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Ogun urges residents of flood-prone areas to relocate
The Ogun State Government has advised residents of flooded areas affected by the recent release of water from Oyan Dam to relocate to higher ground in line with its earlier warning. Affected areas include Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, Akute, Alagbole, Orimerunmu, and Magboro. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, stated this in response to…
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Ogun governor honoured for exceptional support to retirees
The Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for making life more meaningful for pensioners. The Governor also received a prestigious award at the 5th Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary of the association. Chairman of the Association, Engr. Niyi Abiola, speaking at the anniversary celebration, noted…
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Kwara Govt reintroduces free bus palliative to ease transport costs
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has reintroduced a bus palliative program to provide relief to residents of Ilorin Metropolis amidst the current economic challenges in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, announced this in her office, stating that the initiative is part of the State’s efforts to cushion the impact of…
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28-year-old arrested for theft, selling stolen goods in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A 28-year-old gang leader, Musbau Saheed Ganiyu, has been arrested by the Osun Amotekun Corps for masterminding a series of shop break-ins, phone snatchings, and thefts. Addressing journalists at the state headquarters of the corps in Osogbo, the commander, Dr. Omoyele Adekunle, explained that Ganiyu’s operation involved posing as a customer to deceive shop owners. He…
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Osun REC urges political stakeholders to focus on issues, not personal attacks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has expressed concern over the growing trust deficit in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the 2024 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Osun, Agboke emphasized that the current trend of personal attacks on INEC…
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Bill to establish Ibadan State and new Oyo State passes Second Reading
The House of Representatives has successfully passed a bill that would establish a new Oyo State and change the name of the current Oyo State to Ibadan State. Oyo Town would be the capital of the new state, while Ibadan City would continue to be the capital of the renamed Ibadan State, according to the bill, sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi,…
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Abiru delivers 22 classrooms, 40-bed PHC, modern medical equipment to Lagos East constituents
The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has handed over fully equipped 2 blocks of 22 classrooms at the Wright Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Somolu. Abiru also handed over a 40-bed Primary Health Centre constructed inside the popular Mascara Health Centre, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. He was joined at the well-attended event by the Special Senior Assistant to…
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NDLEA’s allegations against me baseless – Senator Ashiru
Senator Oyelola Ashiru has categorically denied allegations made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) regarding a raid on his residence in Ilorin, Kwara State. The NDLEA had claimed, in a press release issued on October 21, 2024, that illegal substances were discovered during the raid, a claim which Senator Ashiru has vehemently dismissed as false and misleading. According…
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Lagos Assembly intervenes in Model College fee hike as parents protest
Following a protest by Lagos parents over the recent hike in boarding fees for the state’s model colleges, the Lagos State House of Assembly has stepped in to address the situation. The Assembly has directed its House Committee on Education, chaired by Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, to engage with all relevant stakeholders and report back within a week. The directive was…
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Palace visit dispute: Ooni misleading public, says Grand Mufti
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The ongoing feud between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has escalated following the release of a controversial video. The video allegedly shows the Ooni accusing the Oluwo of shunning him during a palace visit. However, sources close to the Oluwo’s palace have refuted these claims, stating…
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