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Ondo begins comprehensive registration of farmers, sets up tractor units
The Ondo state government has begun the comprehensive registration of farmers, calling on them across the 18 local government areas of the State to register in an ongoing, open-ended farmer census. Addressing newsmen at a press briefing held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Agric and…
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Makinde pays condolence visit to Ajimobi’s wife over daughter’s passing
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former governor of the state, over the passing of her first daughter, Mrs. Abisola Kola-Daisi. Recall that Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest child of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, died at the age of 42 on March…
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Oyo: Federal workers occupy secretariat, announce indefinite strike
By Adejayan Gbenga Federal government workers under the platform of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) in Oyo State on Tuesday commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their five months’ outstanding wage awards. The aggrieved workers, who occupied the Federal Secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday morning, vowed to continue their demonstration until their demands are…
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Oyo: Soun hails Oloolo’s landmark project, urges emulation
By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, has praised the Oloolo of Oolo, Oba Michael Oyegbami, for initiating a project that promises job creation and new opportunities for the Oolo Kingdom. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Oakonsult Disabilities Outreach Centre in Oolo Town on Tuesday, the Soun commended the Oloolo for…
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Ondo North leaders meet Aiyedatiwa, propose security trust fund
Leaders from the Northern Senatorial District of Ondo State on Tuesday met with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Akure to discuss strategies for strengthening the state’s security network. The delegation, led by former senator Dr. Bode Olajumoke, paid a courtesy visit to the governor at his office, where they highlighted the need for improved security infrastructure and funding. Olajumoke advised…
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Gov AbdulRazaq swears in Special Advisers, 7 Permanent Secretaries, Auditor General
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated two Special Advisers, the new Auditor General of the state, and seven Permanent Secretaries. The Special Advisers are Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah (Special Duties) and Ambassador Umulkhaer Onaolamipo Ahmed Alaye (Civic Engagement), while Alayande Fatai was sworn in as the Auditor General. The new Permanent Secretaries are Afolabi Olaitan…
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Osun monarchs meet peace committee over communities’ land dispute
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Traditional rulers from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities in Osun State have met with the state government’s peace committee to find a lasting resolution to their long-standing land dispute. The meeting, held in Osogbo, marked the first physical appearance of the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Akinyooye; the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan; and the…
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Okpebholo convenes security stakeholders meeting, suspends traditional ruler
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has convened a one-day closed-door security stakeholders meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area to address the rising insecurity in Edo North Senatorial District The meeting had in attendance top security officials, religious and traditional leaders, and political stakeholders from across party lines. Okpebholo said he was deeply concerned by the…
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Ondo North leaders laud Aiyedatiwa on governance, profer solutions to security challenges
Leaders from the Northern Senatorial District of Ondo State have lauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his strides in governance, particularly in infrastructure development. The leaders, led by former Senator, Dr. Bode Olajumoke, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Governor in his office in Akure. Olajumoke hailed the Governor’s performance so far, urging him to prioritize…
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Gunmen kill 7 in attack on Kwara communities
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Seven people have been confirmed dead following two separate attacks in Ilesha Baruba and Kemanji communities in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday, April 21, 2025. According to a statement by the Kwara State Police Command, six individuals were shot dead around 9:30 p.m. when about ten gunmen opened fire at civilians near…
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