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Gov AbdulRazaq celebrates special needs children at Kwara New Year funfair
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Demonstrating his signature care for the underprivileged, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday attended a New Year funfair organized for adopted children, children with special needs, and inmates of the Juvenile Correctional Home. The Governor danced and took photographs with the children and their caregivers, joining them to cut a cake in celebration of the…
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Kwara: Police begin investigations into murder of ex-federal Controller of Works
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (SCIB) have launched a full investigation into the murder of a former Controller of Works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr. AbdulRazaq Ajani. Ajani was murdered at his residence on Dele Gege Street, Aderoju area, off Awolowo Road, Tanke, in Ilorin South Local…
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Police arrest man for alleged murder of pastor in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Wale Ogunsanmi, for allegedly murdering his church pastor, Shina Olaribigbe, 52. Ogunsanmi is said to have broken into his estranged wife’s residence on January 1, 2025, at about 11:25 PM, where he found her with the pastor and stabbed him to death with a knife. In…
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LJLA hosts Chapel Hill Denham CEO for Fireside Chat on leadership
The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) recently welcomed Mr. Bolaji Balogun, the CEO of Chapel Hill Denham, for a Fireside Chat aimed at equipping its Fellows with essential leadership tools and strategies. The session, held at the Academy’s Conference Room, was a platform for thought-provoking dialogue and practical insights into leadership and excellence. Renowned as one of Nigeria’s most successful…
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Adeleke gets endorsements for second term
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has received endorsements from various individuals and groups for his second term in office. The endorsements were made during the 2025 annual inter-religious prayer programme held at the Government Secretariat in Osogbo. Former Governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, prayed for God to continue strengthening Adeleke in his administration’s performance.…
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Gov Oyebanji urges support for Tinubu’s reforms, assures growth in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, describing it as pivotal to Nigeria’s economic recovery and prosperity. He made this appeal on Thursday during the 2025 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre in Ado-Ekiti. Speaking at the event, Governor Oyebanji urged citizens to avoid negative commentary…
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Ekiti will become Nigeria’s Agro-Allied export hub- Oyebanji
The governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has said the state is on course to becoming Nigeria’s agro-allied export hub with the construction of Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. In his New Year address, broadcast statewide across radio and television stations, Governor Oyebanji described the recent approval by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport…
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Osun royal family condemns ‘rushed selection’ of new Owa Obokun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Fajesinmi Royal Family of the Bilaro Olu-Odo Ruling House has criticized the hasty selection process that led to the appointment of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The royal family emphasized that the ascension to the throne is a revered and sacred process requiring careful consideration, not a mere political exercise.…
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Lagos welcomes first babies of 2025,
…as First Lady reaffirms commitment to maternal and child health By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State welcomed its first babies of the year in a heartwarming ceremony at three general hospitals, where the First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to maternal and child healthcare. The celebrations were held at Ikorodu General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, and Isolo…
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2025, year of Ekiti accelerated growth in shared prosperity- Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has declared 2025 as the year of accelerated growth in the state’s journey towards shared prosperity. The Governor in a statewide new year broadcast relayed on all radio and television stations in the state on Wednesday morning, congratulated the people of the state for witnessing another year in spite of the numerous challenges that…
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