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Absolute disgrace – Aisha Yesufu reacts to threat by terrorists to kidnap President Buhari

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu has reacted to the threat by terrorists to kidnap President Muhammadu Buhari. She tweeted: “Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari is an absolute disgrace! Terrorists dared to say they will abduct the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and there is cowardly silence everywhere.“The terrorists are not currently under fire. Kai! What an utter waste of existence!”The…

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Oyo lawmaker, Segun Popoola to be buried Wednesday

By Richard Thomas, Ibadan Oyo State House of Assembly has released final burial arrangement programme for late lawmaker, Hon. Ademola Olusegun Popoola. According to the burial arrangement, Christian wake keep will hold on Tuesday at Odeicos Event Centre, Ashipa in Ibadan, while special plenary sitting/lying in state will take place on Wednesday 27, 2022 at the House Chamber, Oyo State House of…

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Ban on Okada will create more bandits, terrorists, criminals – ROMO warns FG

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organisation (ROMO), Ogun State chapter, has warned the Federal Government that the proposed ban on commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada will further worsen the insecurity in the country. The association described the proposed ban as the height of government’s insensitivity to the plights of Nigerians. Chairman of the association, Shotayo…

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‘Blame FG, not Dapo Abiodun for dilapidated Sango Ota-Abeokuta Road’

A public affairs analyst, Alhaji Malik Ibitoye, said Governor Dapo Abiodun should not be held responsible for the dilapidated state of the Sango/Ota-Abeokuta road. Reacting to the criticisms of the governor by the public on the situation of some federal roads in the state, Obitoye noted that people should be properly educated about the workings of the three tiers of government.…

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Aseyin of Iseyin joins his ancestors at 62

Aseyin of Iseyin in Oyo State, Oba Abdul Ganiyy Adekunle Salaudeen, Oloogunebi Ajinese has joined his ancestors. Family sources confirmed that the traditional ruler joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday, July 24 at the age of 62 years. The monarch, who ascended the throne in 2007, reportedly died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, where he…

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Four fake soldiers arrested in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four fake soldiers. The suspects, three males and a female, were nabbed in Iju area of the state around 1.30am on Sunday, July 24. Spokesperson of the police in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest on Twitter, said a vehicle was recovered from the impersonators. Hundeyin said the suspects…

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Oluwo congratulates Osun State governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke

Paramount ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale has commended and congratulated the governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke for his tenacity, courage, and commitment to his goal, praying for divine wisdom and understanding to effectively manage the state. He enjoined every patriot of the state to cooperate with the governor-elect to ensure Osun’s continuous greatness in the face of…

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PVCs: INEC fixes July 25-26 for registration, data capturing of PLWDs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday asked persons with disabilities (PLWDS) to take advantage of the two-day window provided by the Commission to visit the various special centers for registration and data capturing for their permanent voters’ cards (PVCs). INEC has also opened eight special centres in Lagos State for PLWDs for them to have seamless registration in…

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