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Osun govt debunks school kidnap rumours, assures residents of safety
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed reports of alleged school kidnappings in parts of the state, assuring residents that there was no confirmed security breach in the affected areas. The reaction followed widespread tension in parts of the state, including Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area and Ila in Ila Local Government Area, on Tuesday…
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Alaafin installs new Olora of Ora, urges monarchs to remain devoted
By Adejayan Gbenga There was widespread jubilation in Ora, a historic community in Kwara State, on Sunday as the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, formally installed Oba Rodman Aremu Olawale Yekeen Sakonbari I as the new Olora of Ora amid colourful celebrations. Major streets in the community were filled with enthusiastic well-wishers who gathered to witness the…
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Lagos seals 827 construction sites to foster construction safety
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has sealed 827 construction sites across the state within the last 12 months as part of an intensified enforcement campaign aimed at reducing building collapses and ensuring strict compliance with construction safety standards. The government said the exercise forms part of a broader strategy to address the recurring problem of structural failures, particularly…
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Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport marks International HR Day, celebrates staff excellence
The management and staff of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, have joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 International Human Resources Day with a vibrant event aimed at promoting professionalism, discipline and workplace excellence. The celebration, held at the airport’s Fire Bay, was led by the Head of Department, Human Resources, Mrs Ike Josephine Ego, alongside…
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ADC governorship candidate plans 213MW power plants in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Dr Najeem Salaam, has promised to deliver 24-hour electricity supply in the state if elected in the August 15 governorship election. Salaam made the pledge on Monday while presenting his 10-point development agenda at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in…
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Sanwo-Olu completes 362 roads across 347km in seven years
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced the completion of 362 roads covering about 347 kilometres across the state since 2019, alongside major investments in healthcare, justice administration, education, public safety and digital infrastructure. The government said the projects, executed under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are intended to improve transportation, boost economic productivity, enhance public service…
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Adeleke clears N2.95bn death benefit claims for public servants’ next of kin
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday disbursed a total of N204,275,209.80 to the next of kin of public servants who died in active service and whose documentation had been completed by the Pension Office. The disbursement comprised N125,631,083.45 for beneficiaries at the state level and N78,644,126.35 for beneficiaries at the local government level. In…
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Lagos teachers to join protest over rising cases of kidnapping
The Lagos State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced plans to stage a protest rally on Tuesday, June 2, to demand the release of abducted teachers and learners across the country. The union disclosed this in a notice signed by its State Secretary, Comrade Ayetoba Gbenga, and made available to journalists on Monday. According to the…
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Osun 2026: Former Oyetola commissioner resigns from APC
By Deborah Oladejo – Hon. Folorunso Bamisayemi, a former commissioner for education under the administration of former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bamisayemi, a two-term member of the Osun State House of Assembly, announced his resignation in a letter dated June 1, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, Kere Ward 09,…
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Pressure group protests in Ibadan over continued captivity of Oriire abductees
By Adejayan Gbenga Members of the Take-It-Back Movement on Monday staged a protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, demanding the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The protesters converged on Mokola Roundabout, where they called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims and address the worsening…
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