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Ekiti, poster for good governance, accountability, integrity- Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has said the State has become a poster for good governance, accountability, and integrity, calling on the citizens not to relent in praying for themselves and the State. Oyebanji credited the administration’s progress in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic empowerment to divine support, stating that these milestones had improved the quality of life…
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Kwara Police Command begins enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command, in compliance with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has commenced the enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance across the state. The exercise, coordinated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, psc, alongside the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), began on February 1, 2025.…
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Buhari’s ex-minister Adebayo criticizes opposition to Sharia panels in South-West
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the establishment of Sharia panels in the South-West, stating that opposition to them is driven by ignorance. Controversy has surrounded the proposal to establish Sharia arbitration panels in Oyo State and other South-West states. In Ekiti, where a panel was set up, the Ewi of Ado…
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LASG reaffirms commitment to combating child trafficking
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its firm stance against any form of child trafficking within the State. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, reaffirmed this at a press briefing in Lagos. The Commissioner sensitised the public on the prohibition of child trafficking. Ogunlende praised the Police for rescuing five children – Marvelous Obi (M, One-Year-Old),…
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Gov AbdulRazaq names Olupo of Ajase-Ipo as Kwara’s Amirul Hajj for 2025
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chancellor of the State University of Education, Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu, as the leader of the state delegation for the 2025 Hajj. The Governor has also appointed Alhaji Lateef Oloyin as the new Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the Governor. His appointment was announced…
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Iragbiji chieftaincy declaration: Osun Govt, Aragbiji disagree over kingship system
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has responded to allegations of bias and illegality leveled against it by the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, providing clarification on its recent decision regarding the Iragbiji chieftaincy declaration. The government accused the monarch of twisting facts and politicizing the issue of justice and equity in the Iragbiji kingship system. The…
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NSCDC destroys illegal mining site in Osun, arrests suspect
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has destroyed an illegal mining site at Sambisa area, Kajola, in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of the state. A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Saturday, said the operation, carried out on Friday,…
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1,591 Oyo Council ad-hoc workers get permanent employment
—- distribution of letters begin Monday By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The 1,591 local government ad-hoc workers in Oyo State have been converted into permanent staff in a bid to strengthen the councils workforce Governor Seyi Makinde had in October last year approved the conversion of ad hoc staff in the service of the 33 Local Government Councils in the State…
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Redeemer’s University responds to JAMB suspension
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The management of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the one-year suspension of admissions into its Law programme by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement released on Saturday by the university’s Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs, Adetunji Adeleye, the suspension was attributed to…
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Ogun HoS lauds Abiodun for prioritizing workers’ welfare
Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has affirmed that with the approval for the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercise granted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, the stage was now set for the career advancement of all eligible officers towards increased productivity. He commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for prioritizing workers’ welfare through laudable policies aimed at enhancing efficient service delivery…
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