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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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Kwara Govt orders temporary closure of petrol station over oil spillage

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has ordered the temporary closure of Rainoil Filling Station, located along Lare-Gada, Sobi Road, Ilorin, following reports of oil spillage in the area. The government also assured residents of the Ifelagba community in Sobi, Alagbado, Ilorin East Local Government Area, that swift action would be taken regarding the discovery of oil contamination…

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Fashola urges youths to focus on shared values, reject agents of division

The Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called on youths to reject agents of division and exclusion, and focus on shared values in an era increasingly defined by identity politics. Fashola stated this while speaking at the Lagos Leadership Summit 2025 on Wednesday, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, themed: “Transformative Leadership: Development-Responsive, Adaptive and Inclusive…

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Panic as two petrol tankers catch fire in Oyo

By Adejayan Gbenga There was palpable fear on Wednesday when two tankers loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, caught fire in Oyo State. The incident, which occurred along the Ibadan-Ile-Ife Expressway, was said to have been caused by a tanker trailer that lost control while in motion, swerved off the road, fell into a nearby ditch,…

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Easter: Oyo NSCDC enhances security, highlights achievements

By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has deployed additional personnel across the state to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Easter festivities. In a related development, the Command announced the arrest of 82 suspects in connection with various criminal offenses, along with the prosecution of 17 suspects in court…

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Oyo community begs Makinde to halt demolition of ancestral village

By Adejayan Gbenga Residents and indigenes of Olope Metta village in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to halt the planned demolition of their ancestral homes. The appeal followed a seven-day demolition notice served on the community by the Oyo State Ministry of Works on Monday. The notice has sparked fear and anxiety…

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Soun seeks partnership with Lagbedu, Olodanbon kingdoms on development initiatives

By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, has called for support and collaboration with the people of Lagbedu and Olodanbon kingdoms to achieve what he described as true development. The monarch made the appeal during a courtesy visit to two revered traditional rulers—Oba Adeyemo Joel Olusola, the Olodanbon of Odanbon, and Oba Amuda…

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LJLA 2025: Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, monarchs advocate transformative, selfless leadership

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Governor Babatunde Fashola, and several traditional rulers have called for a more transformative and selfless style of leadership that inspires the next generation. They made this call at the 2025 Lagos Leadership Summit, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), held in Lagos with the theme “Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive,…

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Lagos Assembly: Let’s continue to work together in peace- Obasa urges colleagues

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has urged his colleagues to allow for peace and continue working together in harmony for the betterment of the people. Obasa made the call on Wednesday in a statement issued by his media office after the State’s High Court declared his removal on January 13, 2025, illegal, null…

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