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Ondo workers threaten indefinite strike over alleged anti-union practices
By Boye Oyeyemi Organised Labour in Ondo State has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital, Professor Olusegun Sylvester Ojo, alleging breach of a Memorandum of Understanding, victimisation of union members and actions capable of disrupting industrial harmony at the institution. The ultimatum, jointly signed by the Ondo State…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji will maximise increased federal allocations for development — Basiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, would maximise the increased federal allocations to the state to accelerate development if elected governor. Speaking at the APC campaign rally in Ila Federal Constituency on Monday, Basiru said allocations from the…
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FRSC launches three-day enforcement drive to curb road accidents in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced a three-day special enforcement operation across Ondo State aimed at reducing road traffic crashes by tackling major traffic violations on highways. The Ondo State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, disclosed this on Monday in Akure during the inauguration of the exercise, tagged Operation Sanity. According to him,…
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Adeleke calls for arrest of factional NURTW boss Oyewole
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on security agencies to arrest Kazeem Oyewole, popularly known as Asiri Eniba, and other alleged All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs whom he accused of leading attacks in motor parks. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke condemned the repeated shootings and intimidation…
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ALGON suspends transport unions’ activities in Osun motor parks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, on Monday suspended the activities of all transport unions in public motor parks across the state with immediate effect following recurring insecurity in the parks. The association also urged the Nigeria Police Force to intensify efforts to arrest the factional chairman of the National…
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Police deploy officers to Osun motor parks after NURTW faction protest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command on Monday said it had deployed officers to motor parks across the state after a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) escalated into clashes in Osogbo, disrupting public peace and commercial activities. Western Post reports that factions of the NURTW and the Road…
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Oluwo appointed permanent chairman of Osun West Council of Obas
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has been appointed the permanent chairman of the newly inaugurated Osun West Council of Obas. His appointment was announced during the inauguration of the council held at the Oluwo’s palace in Iwo. A video shared on the monarch’s official Facebook page showed traditional rulers from the Osun…
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Lagos landlords receive over ₦3.1bn compensation for acquired properties
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has disbursed more than ₦3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 landowners whose properties were acquired for public infrastructure projects across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Monday during the presentation of compensation cheques to the beneficiaries. At the event, Sanwo-Olu said the compensation was both a legal and moral obligation…
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INEC begins PVC distribution ahead of Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the commission said the exercise is for…
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LASG intensifies campaign for cleaner, safer Lagos
…demands collective action for cleaner environment The Lagos State Government has reiterated that a cleaner, healthier and flood-resilient environment requires collective responsibility and behavioural change from all residents. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji, stated this at a Stakeholders’ Environmental Enlightenment Campaign in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, saying the initiative aims to promote responsible waste management…
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