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Oyo kidnap suspects are fleeing JAS terrorists, not ordinary criminals — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed what it described as “mischievous and misleading” reports claiming it downplayed terrorist activities in the South-West, insisting that troops remain fully engaged in offensive operations against fleeing insurgents and criminal networks. In a statement issued on Thursday, by Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the DHQ said it never sought to undermine any…
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Osun traditional stakeholders applaud appointment of Aina as JAMB registrar
By Deborah Oladejo – Traditional stakeholders in Osun State have applauded the appointment of Prof. Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing it as a recognition of competence and academic excellence. The Owa of Otan-Ayegbaju, Oba Lukman Ojo-Fadipe, and the Otan-Ayegbaju Progressive Union (OAPU) congratulated Aina on his appointment in a statement…
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APC protesters give leadership 24-hour ultimatum over Assembly primary in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the party leadership over alleged manipulation of the State House of Assembly primary election results. The aggrieved members, who staged a peaceful protest at the APC state secretariat in Osogbo, demanded the release…
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Adeleke congratulates Segun Aina on appointment as JAMB registrar
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Professor Segun Aina on his appointment as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo…
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Lagos records 1,437 child abuse cases, over 5,700 protection interventions
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government says it has intensified efforts to tackle child abuse, trafficking, neglect and abandonment, recording 1,437 child protection cases and carrying out more than 5,708 interventions across the state within the review period. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa,…
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Lagos saves N1.25bn by avoiding prolonged litigation, justice commissioner reveals
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it saved more than N1.25 billion in potential liabilities through the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms deployed by the Directorate of Advisory Services and Judicial Liaison. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing of the Ministry of Justice held at…
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Lagos verifies public service auditors’ credentials, records
The Lagos State Audit Service Commission has conducted a verification exercise for all auditors in the State Public Service as part of efforts to strengthen the integrity of personnel records and improve administrative efficiency. The exercise was coordinated by the Career Management Department (CMD) of the Commission and focused on ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation of officers within the public…
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Guilder emerges Ondo APC House of Assembly candidate for Idanre
By Boye Oyeyemi Hon. Aderemi Oyewole Guilder has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Idanre State Constituency seat in the Ondo State House of Assembly primary election. Guilder secured 5,440 votes in the exercise conducted by the party ahead of the forthcoming election. Speaking after the announcement of the results, the APC chieftain described the…
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Nollywood actors decry rising insecurity following Oyo school abduction
By Folashade Olorunfemi – A number of Nollywood actors have spoken out against rising insecurity in the country following the abduction of staff and students of a community high school in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. News of the bandits’ attack went viral on 15 May 2026, attracting public sympathy and criticism of the government over the recurring security challenges. Following the…
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Tinubu links insecurity to beneficiaries of old subsidy regime, forex reform
President Bola Tinubu has alleged that individuals benefiting from the former fuel subsidy regime and foreign exchange round-tripping are behind terrorism and other forms of insecurity in the country. The president said the affected interests were resisting the reform policies of his administration and attempting to destabilise the country following the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the…
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