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Osun Amotekun Corps hails Governor Adeleke at 65
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The leadership and personnel of the Osun Amotekun Corps have congratulated the Governor of Osun State and Field Marshal of the Corps, His Excellency Ademola Adeleke, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a joint congratulatory message signed by the Chairman of the Osun Amotekun Board, AIG Wale Abbas (Rtd), and the Corps Commander, Chief…
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Unilorin gets 100% NUC accreditation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The management of the University of Ilorin has announced that 36 out of the 37 academic programmes it presented for the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise have secured full accreditation, with the remaining one receiving interim accreditation. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs of the institution, Kunle Akogun,…
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Ooni Ogunwusi, Soyinka laud Tinubu for recognizing culture as pillar of national identity
Ooni of Ife and Chairman, Board Of Trustees of The World Orisa Congress Of Nigeria (WOOCON), Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and the Cultural Icon, Prof. Wole Soyinka have lauded President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s growing recognition of culture as a vital pillar of national identity, unity, and international diplomacy. They gave the commendation delivered during a press…
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Lagos delivers 9,970 housing units in six years
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has delivered a total of 9,970 housing units in the last six years, as part of efforts to bridge the housing deficit in the state. The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this during the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja, to mark the second year of…
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Aiyedatiwa sets up 6-man panel over Ugbo-Ugbonla communal crisis
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a six-man Panel of Inquiry on the communal crisis in Ugbonla community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the State. This development followed the recent violent clashes in the Ugbo-Ugbonla community over traditional leadership which led to loss of life and destruction of properties. A statement issued on Tuesday by…
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Makinde to flag off free health mission
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, launch the Omituntun Free Health Mission at the Ibadan North East Local Government Secretariat, Iwo Road, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this on Monday in her office. She said the comprehensive medical outreach is aimed at delivering free, quality healthcare services to…
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Amotekun foils robbery of ₦50m iron rod trailer in Osun
— Rescues driver, apprentice during operation By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have successfully foiled an armed robbery attempt on a trailer transporting 40 tons of iron rods valued at approximately ₦50 million. According to a statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Corps, Yusuf…
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Okpebholo vows to intensify demolition of buildings linked to cult groups
The Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to intensify the demolition of buildings linked to cult groups. He also threatened legal action against members of the Neo Black Movement. The state government, in a statement released on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said it has begun legal consultations aimed at prosecuting leaders of…
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Osun PDP celebrates Governor Adeleke at 65
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 65th birthday, commending his impactful leadership and dedication to the welfare of the people of the state. In a statement signed by the party’s state chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, on Tuesday, the PDP praised the governor’s achievements in infrastructure,…
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Laide Bakare named Face of Osun Osogbo Festival 2025
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Renowned Nollywood actress and cultural icon Laide Bakare has been named the official face of the 2025 edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival. In a statement posted on the Osun State Government’s official X handle, @OsunGov, the festival’s marketing team unveiled a bold new campaign titled “I’m Laide. I’m Culture.” “The countdown has officially begun. The…
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