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Maharaj Ji condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa as barbaric
By Adejayan Gbenga The spiritual leader and founder of the One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has condemned the recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals living in South Africa, describing the violence as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Saturday, Maharaj Ji criticised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over what…
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Ibadan chief, Sanusi donates ₦10m to Bode Market fire victims
By Adejayan Gbenga The Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has donated ₦10 million to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Bode Agbo Market in Ibadan. The donation was announced on Saturday following reports that the inferno destroyed goods and properties belonging to many traders in the market. According to information made available…
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Oyebanji orders free medical treatment for freed Ekiti kidnap victims
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, to provide free comprehensive medical screening and treatment for victims recently rescued from captivity following the Eda Oniyo kidnapping incident. The governor also instructed the state Ministry of Health and Human Services to oversee the welfare and wellbeing of the victims, with…
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Ooni’s palace denies conferring chieftaincy title on Baba Ijesha
The palace of the Ooni of Ife has dismissed claims by Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In a recent statement, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said while the actor was presented with a car by the monarch, he was unaware of any chieftaincy title being…
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APC governorship candidate Alli donates N25m to Bode Market fire victims
By Adejayan Gbenga The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has donated N25 million to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan, pledging support to help victims recover from their losses. Alli announced the donation during a visit to the market on Friday, where he…
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No sacred cows in fight against political violence, Adeleke tells IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday told the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, that there should be no sacred cows in the fight against political violence, declaring that anyone found culpable, including members of his political party or his son, should be arrested and prosecuted. The governor made the declaration while receiving the IGP,…
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IDB unveils first community website to showcase Ile-Ife to the world
The President of Ife Development Board Gbenga Adefaye has announced the establishment of the first community website for Ife indigenes and tourists. Adefaye, who is also the provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism said the creation of the digital resource fulfils one of the priorities of his administration of the board. He said the digital resource shall educate, inform…
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Abiodun appoints 6 new Permanent Secretaries to boost Ogun civil service
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of the state’s Civil/Public Service and sustaining ongoing public sector reforms. The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. I.O. Saka, fill vacancies created by the statutory retirement of former Permanent Secretaries. The…
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No room for political violence in Osun elections, IGP warns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As the Osun State governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that it will no longer be business as usual for perpetrators of political violence in the state, directing the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to go after all suspects mentioned during the security engagements. The IGP said nobody would…
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Court fixes July 22 for Saraki’s arraignment over alleged defamation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday fixed July 22 for the arraignment of former Senate President Bukola Saraki over alleged criminal defamation of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The Kwara State Government accused Saraki of publishing and circulating statements on social media and in newspapers on April 17, 2026, alleging that the governor did…
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