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Aiyedatiwa mourns ex-Women Affairs Commissioner Odunmbaku
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed grief over the death of a former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Olasimi Akindele-Odunmbaku. In a condolence message issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor described the deceased as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to the development of women and children in…
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Resist pressure to remove Osun CP, APC ex-lawmakers tell IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Forum of Former All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the Osun State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to resist any pressure aimed at influencing operational decisions within the Nigeria Police Force ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo…
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UNIOSUN shuts Ifetedo campus indefinitely after student’s death
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the death of a 400-level Criminology and Security Studies student, Miss Grace Osunlakin, and subsequently ordered the indefinite closure of its Ifetedo Campus. The institution disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, describing the incident as a painful…
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Tinubu celebrates Sanwo-Olu at 61, Gbajabiamila at 64
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his 61st birthday, praising his leadership and contributions to the development of the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also felicitated his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on his 64th birthday. Tinubu joined members of Sanwo-Olu’s…
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KDI warns rising electoral violence poses threat to Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A democracy advocacy group, Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), has warned that the rising wave of electoral violence in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election is a serious early warning signal that requires urgent intervention. Speaking at a press conference in Osogbo on Thursday, KDI Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, said the organisation’s pre-election…
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Lagos targets over 2,000 housing units before end of Sanwo-Olu’s tenure
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering more than 2,000 housing units currently under construction in Abraham Adesanya and Sangotedo, located in the Ibeju-Lekki area, before the end of the present administration. The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection tour of ongoing housing projects across the state.…
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OAU unveils ₦15m revamped tennis court ahead of West African University Games
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has unveiled a fully refurbished tennis court as part of its preparations for the 2026 West African University Games (WAUG), with exactly 100 days remaining before the opening ceremony of the regional sporting event. The renovated facility, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, was officially commissioned on Tuesday and is expected to serve…
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Abiodun, Police deepen security collaboration in Ogun
The Ogun State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state, with a renewed focus on tackling cross-border crimes and safeguarding communities, businesses, and critical economic assets. This commitment was reinforced during a strategic security meeting between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West, DIG Fayoade Adegoke, and Governor Dapo…
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One killed, several injured as trailer rams into APC campaign walk in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), identified as Ahmed Abdulrasak, has been confirmed dead after a trailer reportedly rammed into participants during a campaign walk in Ede, Osun State. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Oke Gada, Ede, during a “Walk for AMBO Victory” organised in preparation for the inauguration of APC unit…
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Widow of slain Accord member recounts husband’s killing, seeks justice
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Mrs. Tolulope Ajayi, wife of slain Accord Party member Aderogba Ajayi,p popularly known as Rogba, has demanded justice over the killing of her husband, who was shot dead in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. Speaking during a condolence visit by Governor Ademola Adeleke to the family, Tolulope narrated the circumstances surrounding the…
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