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Aiyedatiwa assures successful take-off of FUTA teaching hospital
The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured the successful take-off of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital in Akure. He gave the assurance on Sunday while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Health Institutions at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure. Aiyedatiwa, while welcoming the committee led by its Chairman, Hon.…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects Ondo Judiciary Complex, assures timely completion
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the ongoing construction of the new Ondo State Judiciary Complex in Akure. The project, named after the late former Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, was flagged off on December 27, 2024, with a completion timeline of 48 weeks. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed optimism…
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Governor Adeleke congratulates former Osun governor Aregbesola at 68
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated former Governor Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola on the occasion of his 68th birthday. Adeleke commended Aregbesola’s courage and conviction, describing him as a politician who stands out for his principles and dedication. He acknowledged Aregbesola’s significant contributions to the progress Osun State has achieved over the years. In a statement…
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Osun Amotekun arrests suspects over N4.5 million steel theft
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has apprehended members of a criminal syndicate involved in the theft of iron steel worth over N4.5 million from a steel company in Ede. In a statement signed by the Corps’ spokesperson, Idowu Abass, on Sunday, the suspects—Wilson Titus (26) and Gabriel Simon (23), both…
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Navy, LASG give mechanics under marine Bridge 48hrs ultimatum in bid to clean up Apapa
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Nigerian Navy’s Western Naval Command, has commenced a comprehensive environmental clean-up exercise in Apapa and its surrounding areas, with officials declaring the initiative as a long-term collaborative effort. The clean-up, which began on Friday and continued into Saturday, targeted locations such as Mobil Road and Marine Beach Under Bridge. During the operation,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos GAC leader, Tajudeen Olusi, bags chieftaincy title in Ado-Ekiti
Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Governor Advisory Council Leader in Lagos State and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress has been honoured with the chieftaincy title of Atobatele of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State by the Ewi of Ado, Oba Rufus Adejugbe. The event was attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele…
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Adeleke pledges to work with FG to track escaped inmates
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has pledged full cooperation with the Federal Government to uncover the cause of the recent jailbreak at the Ilesa Correctional Centre, which led to the escape of seven inmates awaiting trial. Governor Ademola Adeleke made the pledge while leading a government delegation, including service chiefs from the Nigeria Police, DSS, Immigration, NSCDC,…
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Adeleke eases curfew in Ifon, Ilobu, Erin Osun, warns monarchs against unrest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the immediate relaxation of the curfew imposed on the warring communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. The curfew, which remains in effect until full peace is restored, has been adjusted to run from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, effective from Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Commissioner for…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oba Adedokun Abolarin celebrates bountiful agricultural harvest in Oke-Ila Orangun
Orangun of Oke-Ile, Oba Adedokun Abolarin has taken to the social media to celebrate bountiful agricultural harvest in his domain. “The renowned monarch praised the farmers and the youth in his kingdom for embracing agriculture and expressed gratitude to God for making the soil of Oke-Ila productive and fruitful. Oba Abolarin wrote on Facebook: “The fruits of our labor are…
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Osun APC chieftains sue IGP, Adeleke aide over alleged threats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Two chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi and Adebayo Adedeji, have filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Wale Bolorunduro, a senior aide to Governor Ademola Adeleke; the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone…
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