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Adeleke faults party deregistration ruling, insists Accord will remain on ballot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has faulted the Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties, describing it as a breach of judicial procedure and a threat to the integrity of the electoral process. The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister…
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Lagos State Police Command mourns DCP Khan Salihu, hails legacy
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khan Salihu, who until his demise served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration in the command. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Salihu passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
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Makinde reshuffles cabinet, names new head of service, commissioner
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in a new head of service and two commissioners as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle in the state. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, where Dr. Adenike Fasina was inaugurated as the new head of service. Also sworn in…
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Kwara govt declares Tuesday holiday for Hijrah, urges solemn reflection
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, a public holiday in the state to mark the beginning of the 1448 Islamic New Year (Hijrah). The announcement was made in a statement on Monday signed by the Commissioner for Communication, Bolanle Olukoju. According to the statement, Tuesday has been declared as the first day of Muharram,…
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Media practitioners urged to intensify advocacy on disability law implementation in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Stakeholders in Osun State have called on journalists and media professionals to intensify advocacy for the full implementation of disability rights laws and deepen public awareness on inclusion, amid concerns over persistent gaps in enforcement and accessibility. The call was made during a media engagement, advocacy and training programme organised by the Community Advancement Initiative…
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Oyo govt declares Tuesday public holiday for Islamic New Year
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work-free day to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448 AH. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who said the state government recognised the significance of the occasion to the Muslim faithful. According to…
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CSOs protest, demand redeployment of Osun police commissioner
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo — The Network of Osun Civil Society Groups on Monday called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to immediately redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, citing worsening insecurity, rising political tension, and growing public distrust ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The demand was made during a peaceful protest in…
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Makinde ignored security advice, Amotekun should patrol instead of parking vehicles — Togun
A former Deputy Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Brig.-Gen. Kunle Togun (retd.), has criticised the deployment strategy of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, saying its operatives should focus on active patrols of identified flashpoints rather than stationing vehicles along roadsides. Togun, a former Chairman of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, made the remarks while speaking on…
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APC demands investigation into alleged attack on Ataoja of Osogbo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the state Police Command to investigate the alleged assassination attempt on the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, Larooye II. The party made the call in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, following the monarch’s claim…
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Hajj 2026: 1,600 Lagos pilgrims arrive safely from Makkah
By Adeola Ogunrinde About 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have returned safely to Nigeria. The safe arrival of the final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday marked the conclusion of Lagos State’s Hajj operations for the year.Speaking to journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,…
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