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Alaafin celebrates Tinubu’s Chief of Protocol Adeleke at 59
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has congratulated the State Chief of Protocol to President Bola Tinubu, Ambassador Victor Adekunle Adeleke, on his 59th birthday, describing him as a distinguished diplomat whose professionalism and dedication have contributed significantly to national service. In a statement issued by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode…
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NBA Akure elects first female secretary since inception
By Boye Oyeyemi The Nigerian Bar Association, Akure Chapter has recorded a historic milestone with the election of Dame Oluwanike Omotayo as its first female secretary since the branch was established 65 years ago. Omotayo emerged victorious in the keenly contested election, defeating her opponent, Seye Olujimi, to secure the position and make history within the association. The exercise also…
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Osun govt faults MURIC’s allegation of Muslim marginalisation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has faulted allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke has marginalised Muslims in his administration, accusing the group’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, of acting on misinformation. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the government urged Akintola to…
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Nigeria will overcome security challenges, says Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its current security challenges, urging citizens to continue supporting the Federal Government and security agencies in their efforts to restore peace across the country. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye noted that…
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Ogun on high alert as Abiodun moves against insecurity
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration is on high alert against rising security threats across the country, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and protect lives and property. Governor Abiodun made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategic Meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta. Describing…
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Obasanjo: Abubakar was working to free MKO Abiola before his death
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday revealed that former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), was making arrangements to secure the release of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola before the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election died in detention. Obasanjo disclosed that Abiola’s son, Kola, had already arrived in Abuja to take his father home…
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We are mobilising, taking action against insecurity — Soun of Ogbomoso
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has assured residents of Ogbomosoland that concrete steps are being taken to address rising security challenges following the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and other community members in parts of the area. The monarch gave the assurance after convening an emergency stakeholders’ security meeting at his palace on Friday. The meeting brought together traditional…
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Olaosebikan hails Bamidele’s leadership as 10th Senate marks third anniversary
By Adejayan Gbenga A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chief Executive Officer of Midas Communications Ltd, Kehinde Olaosebikan, has commended Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, for his leadership role in the 10th Senate as the National Assembly marks its third anniversary. In a statement issued on Friday, Olaosebikan described Bamidele as the “engine room” of the Senate,…
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Oyebamiji queries N99.5bn Ede Airport contract, faults Adeleke’s infrastructure priorities
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has criticised the state government’s handling of major infrastructure projects, questioning the award of the N99.5 billion Ede Airport project to a contractor he claimed lacks the required experience in civil engineering. Oyebamiji, in a statement issued on Friday by the head of the media and…
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Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Isioye-Dada passes away
By Adejayan Gbenga Ibadan was thrown into mourning after the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, passed away on Friday. A palace source confirmed that the monarch died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness, adding that a delegation of Omo Oye had already visited his home following news of his death. Until his passing, Oba Isioye-Dada…
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