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Fashola reveals how Lagos tackled crime without security votes
Ex-Minister of Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said he did not receive security votes when he was governor of Lagos State. Fashola disclosed this on Friday while fielding questions in a panel session on The Platform, a public lecture organised by The Covenant Nation in Lagos. “This security vote thing – whenever I hear some of my colleagues talk about it, I…
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Aiyedatiwa says Ondo ready for state police in Democracy Day address
By Boye Oyeyemi The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday declared that the state was fully prepared for the establishment of state police, saying the necessary structures and personnel were already in place awaiting federal approval and enhanced security equipment. Speaking at a June 12 Democracy Day lecture in Akure, the governor described the June 12, 1993 presidential…
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Osun 2026: National, state lawmakers call for redeployment of police commissioner
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Members of the national and state assemblies from Osun State on Friday called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, to immediately redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo, the Speaker of the Osun State House…
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June 12: Obasa applauds recognition of pro-democracy media veterans
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated veteran Nigerian media practitioners recently conferred with national honours by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in recognition of their contributions to democracy and nation-building. Among the recipients are Oladele Alake, former editor of the defunct National Concord and current Minister of Solid Minerals; Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, anchor…
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June 12: Osun CSOs urge FG to rescue kidnapped schoolchildren, teachers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Civil society groups in Osun State on Friday urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of all Nigerians held captive by kidnappers, including abducted schoolchildren and their teachers. The coalition, which includes the Osun Civil Societies Coalition, Take It Back Movement, Coalition Against Insecurity and Bad Governance, and FIWON, converged at…
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Senate scrutiny of SEDC boss reflects Tinubu’s commitment to transparency — Oluwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo — The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has commended the Senate’s scrutiny of heads of government agencies, describing the exercise as a demonstration of transparency and accountability under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The monarch, in a statement made available to newsmen by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, said he was impressed by the…
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Makinde reaffirms commitment to Oriire abductees’ rescue after 29 days in captivity
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reassured families of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area that efforts to secure their safe return remain ongoing. In a message marking the fourth week since the abduction, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected families, acknowledging the emotional toll and…
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Abduction of Oyo, Borno schoolchildren dampens Democracy Day, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu has said the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations were overshadowed by the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in parts of Oyo and Borno States, even as he assured Nigerians of efforts to secure their safe return. Speaking in his national address marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary, Tinubu said the situation served as a reminder that democracy cannot…
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World Environment Day: Ibadan airport manager warns against illegal waste dumping
The Airport Manager of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport (SLAA), Ibadan, Oluwagbemiga Afuwape, has issued a stern warning against indiscriminate waste disposal within and around the airport environment, stressing that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility that must not be compromised. Afuwape gave the warning on Wednesday during activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day celebration held at the airport’s Fire…
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Abiodun pays glowing tribute to late Southwest APC women leader
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has paid glowing tribute to the late South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Adesanya, describing her as a loyal political associate, respected grassroots mobiliser, and distinguished leader whose life was devoted to the service of humanity and the growth of progressive politics. The governor spoke on Thursday at…
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