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Oyo government presents staff of office to Alakufo of Akufo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has presented the staff of office to the Alakufo of Akufo in Ido Local Government Area, Oba Lamidi Taoreed Adefisoye, formally recognising his appointment as the traditional ruler of the community. The presentation followed the approval of the monarch’s appointment by Governor Seyi Makinde, as conveyed in a June 24 memo issued by…
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Omisore still in APC, Osun elders’ caucus dismisses defection rumours
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Caucus (Igbimo Agba) in Osun State on Tuesday dismissed rumours that former National Secretary and governorship aspirant, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has defected from the party. Speaking after the caucus’ statutory monthly meeting in Ilobu, former House of Representatives member, Hon. Israel Famurewa, said Omisore’s presence at the meeting debunked…
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FG, Lagos launch feeding programme for schoolchildren to boost learning
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Federal Government, in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the state’s 57 local government councils and local council development areas, on Tuesday launched the Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS initiative to provide nutritious breakfast meals for primary school pupils and improve learning outcomes. The programme, introduced under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School…
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UNIOSUN condemns hostel invasion as Army orders probe, sanctions on culprits
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has condemned the alleged harassment and assault of its students by newly recruited Nigerian Army personnel, assuring that it would pursue every legitimate avenue to ensure justice is served. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement Adebooye, gave the assurance after carrying out an on-the-spot assessment of privately owned student…
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UNIOSUN students protest hostel invasion, victims recount ordeal
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo campus, on Tuesday staged a protest over the invasion of their hostels by newly recruited Nigerian Army personnel. The students carried placards during the protest, which was attended by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone D Coordinator, Josiah Adeyemo. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Clement…
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Army recruits allegedly invade 20 UNIOSUN hostels, assault students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – No fewer than 20 student hostels of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo campus, were invaded on Monday night by men wearing Nigerian Army uniforms, who reportedly assaulted students, stole valuables and sexually assaulted some female undergraduates. The incident, which reportedly occurred late on Monday, threw the university community into panic as students recounted their ordeal…
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Aiyedatiwa urges corps members to embrace community development, self-reliance
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps to distinguish themselves through impactful service and projects that would benefit their host communities. The governor’s charge was conveyed by the Ondo State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, at the closing ceremony of…
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Lagos govt to demolish illegal structures blocking drainage channels in Agungi, Ajiran
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to remove all illegal structures obstructing drainage channels and canal right-of-way in Agungi, Ajiran and Ikota as part of efforts to tackle persistent flooding in the affected communities. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Monday after inspecting critical drainage infrastructure and flood mitigation projects in Lekki, Agungi,…
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Police arrest prime suspect in Osun teenager’s killing, 23 others over cultism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested Kareem Saheed, popularly known as “Tanfiani,” the prime suspect accused of leading the armed thugs linked to the killing of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state, along with 23 other suspected cultists and political thugs. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed…
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Illegal structures, poor waste disposal responsible for Kosofe flood, says LG chairman
Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State, Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, has attributed the recurring flooding in Oworonsoki, Ifako, Ogudu and Mende to indiscriminate waste disposal and illegal structures obstructing drainage channels and natural waterways. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Olúwọlé Òbísànyà, Ogunlewe said the persistent flooding is largely man-made and…
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