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Aiyedatiwa celebrates Ondo matriarch Ma’ami Ajulo at 90
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has paid glowing tribute to Chief (Princess) Christianah Monisola Ajulo, describing her as a beacon of resilience, wisdom, and true motherhood. The governor made the remarks during The Amazon Colloquium, an event held at The Dome, Akure, in honour of Ma’ami Ajulo’s 90th birthday. The nonagenarian is the mother of the state’s Attorney…
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Oyo Assembly moves to tackle persistent insecurity, agricultural challenges
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday called for post-legislative scrutiny of two critical laws aimed at curbing open grazing, reducing farmer-herder conflicts, and enhancing state-wide security. It expressed concerns over the poor implementation of the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law and the Oyo State Security Network Agency Law, which established the Amotekun Corps, amid…
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Olubadan revokes appointments of two Mogajis
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has approved the revocation of the appointments of two Mogajis. The plenary session of the Olubadan Advisory Council held on 7th April 2025 resolved and approved the revocation of the appointments of the duo. The two Mogajis’ appointments were revoked with immediate effect due to…
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Afenifere leader commends Tinubu as First Lady visits Ondo
Elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to improve the country, saying the President has exceeded expectations. He gave the commendation during a visit by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to his residence in Akure, Ondo State. Senator Tinubu said the informal visit was to convey the President’s warm regards…
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Easter: 1,600 NSCDC personnel deployed in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A total of 1,600 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State have been deployed to strategic locations across the state to ensure a safe and hitch-free Easter celebration. The State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, assured residents of the command’s readiness…
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NSCDC arrests three for vandalizing water corporation pipes in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested three persons for allegedly vandalizing water pipes belonging to the Osun State Water Corporation. The State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, said that Michael Odeniran (43), Ganiyu Mutiu Olalekan (32), and Muritala Ridwan (32)…
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Ondo governor lauds Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative
The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has lauded the wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for choosing the State as the host for the South-West regional launch of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Speaking during the official launch ceremony held on Thursday, at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure, the Governor described…
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Osun, Oyo governors take joint steps to resolve boundary disputes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Governors of Osun and Oyo States, Ademola Adeleke and Engr. Seyi Makinde, have initiated joint peace efforts to address ongoing border clashes between Lagelu (Oyo) and Iwo (Osun) Local Government Areas, pending the release of the National Boundary Commission’s report. Meeting earlier this week at Governor Makinde’s residence in Ibadan, the two governors agreed on…
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Easter: NSCDC deploys 1,550 officers in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,550 personnel to safeguard lives and prevent the vandalism of critical national, state, and local government assets in Oyo State ahead of the Easter celebrations. The Oyo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Augustine Padonu, gave the directive during the April edition of the Monthly Management Meeting…
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NSCDC deploys 2,680 personnel for Easter celebration in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In preparation for a safe and peaceful Easter celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has deployed 2,680 personnel across the state to ensure a secure environment for residents before, during, and after the festivities. The NSCDC Kwara State Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, disclosed that the Command has put in place…
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