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Police launch rescue operation as gunmen kidnap Osun LG vice chairman
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has launched a rescue operation following the abduction of the Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area, Mr. Debo Farounbi, by gunmen who attacked the Ora-Igbomina community on Tuesday night. The armed men were said to have invaded the community at about 10 p.m., shooting sporadically to scare residents before…
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June 12 crisis led to adoption of power rotation, says Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, says Nigeria’s political leaders adopted the principle of power rotation between the North and South as a response to the political crisis that followed the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Akume said the decision emerged after extensive consultations among leaders of the then-emerging Peoples Democratic Party…
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Afenifere renews call to back state police, boost local security
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the Afenifere group has urged traditional rulers across the South-West to revive local security structures and defence mechanisms to protect their communities from criminal elements. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Chief Korede Duyile, and Secretary, Dr Bakkita Bello, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group said monarchs should take proactive steps to prevent…
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Ebola Threat: Lagos directs hospitality operators to tighten safety
By Adeola Ogunrinde Following recent global health alerts over Ebola virus outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa, the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, has issued a precautionary advisory to owners, operators and managers of hospitality and social establishments across the state. Mojola stressed that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu commissions EFCC office, flyover, launches Ekiti Knowledge Zone
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned major infrastructure and economic development projects in Ekiti State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption institutions, promoting innovation and improving public infrastructure. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a one-day working visit to the state, the President inaugurated the new zonal directorate office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in…
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Police urge parties to suspend political activities in Osun’s Oriade LGA
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties to suspend planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities scheduled to hold in Oriade Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan urged political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to postpone all political engagements slated for June 10 to a…
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Oyo Assembly seeks reforms to Amotekun, anti-grazing laws
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has recommended sweeping reforms to strengthen the operations of the state security network agency, Amotekun Corps, and improve the implementation of the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019, following a comprehensive post-legislative review of both laws. The recommendations were contained in a report presented by an ad hoc committee established…
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APC dismisses Adeleke’s allegations, accuses PDP/Accord supporters of attacks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council on Tuesday dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s allegation that supporters of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), were behind the violence reported in parts of the state, accusing PDP and Accord Party supporters of attacking its members and campaign assets. The council alleged that…
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Oyo Assembly calls for stronger security presence across public schools
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the immediate strengthening of security in public and private schools following the recent abduction of pupils, students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The resolution followed a motion moved by the member representing Ibadan South West State Constituency II, Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi, who urged the state government to…
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Osun crisis: Adeleke visits gunshot victims, blames APC supporters for violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday visited victims of the violent attacks that rocked parts of the state and are currently receiving treatment at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital. The governor, who conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the condition of the victims, expressed concern over the wave of violence reported in parts of Osogbo, Ede…
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