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Ondo residents decry dilapidated road, seek Aiyedatiwa’s intervention
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents of Iku Quarters in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday staged a peaceful protest, urging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to urgently rehabilitate the Awara Water Works/Ikare-Akoko Stadium Road. The protesters on Sundays, described the road as being in a deplorable condition, saying it had become a major threat to the lives and…
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Tributes pour in as Ogun First Lady marks diamond jubilee
Prominent personalities have celebrated Ogun State First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on her 60th birthday, describing her as compassionate, humble and committed to humanity. The tributes were delivered during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, on Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, praised her as a devoted wife and strong…
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Osun 2026: Claims Tinubu, Oyetola abandoned APC candidate false — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have abandoned the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking on Sunday during the APC campaign tour of communities…
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Ooni of Ife loses brother, Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the death of his brother, Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi, describing the loss as shocking and deeply painful. The revered monarch disclosed the development in a heartfelt tribute on Sunday, expressing grief over the passing of his brother, whom he said would be greatly missed by the family. “Rest in Peace Adetunji Ogunwusi.…
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Appointments based on merit not ethnicity, Sanwo-Olu says
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed that appointments in his administration are based on competence, integrity and excellence rather than ethnicity. The governor made the remarks on Saturday at a reception organised by Urhobo and Isoko elites in Lagos to honour the Deputy Chief of Staff, Samuel Egube. The event recognised Egube’s contributions to governance and…
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Makinde confers beaded crown on Oniro of Komu
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has conferred a beaded crown and presented the instruments of office to the Oniro of Komu, Oba Jonah Awujoola Olagboyega Kolade II. The event which took place on Friday at Komu-Babaode High School in Komu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area officially elevated the monarch to the status of a beaded crown ruler. Traditional…
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APC candidate Oyebamiji pledges mechanised farming to revive Osun economy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has promised to revive the state’s economy through mechanised farming if elected governor. Oyebamiji made the pledge on Friday while addressing supporters at the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency campaign rally held…
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Ekiti govt directs Aramoko kingmakers to adopt Ifa consultation for new Alara
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has directed kingmakers in Aramoko Ekiti to adopt Ifa consultation, instead of voting, in selecting the next Alara of Aramoko. The directive was given by the Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, during a meeting with kingmakers and other stakeholders from Aramoko Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area. The meeting was convened to…
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UPDATE: Gbadamosi, Sanusi, others receive new titles as Olubadan promotes Ibadan chiefs
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday promoted 10 traditional chiefs to higher positions in the Otun Chieftaincy Line, describing their elevation as a call to greater service and commitment to the development of Ibadanland. The promotion ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan. During the…
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Olubadan installs Chief Jubril Sanusi as Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, ARUSA I, on Friday installed the Okanlomo Oódua, Chief (Engr.) Dr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as the Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland during a ceremony held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan. The installation formed part of the elevation of chiefs on the Civil Line of the…
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