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NDLEA intercepts drug traffickers with opioids, tramadol in MMIA
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted several consignments of illicit drugs at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, hidden in unusual places such as carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers. According to a statement made public on Sunday, the agency said two suspects linked to drug shipments bound for Italy were arrested at…
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Olubadan to politicians: ‘Stop exploiting religion in politics’
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians against using religion as a tool to gain electoral advantage, urging Nigerians to move beyond divisive tendencies ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Friday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Oba Ladoja stressed that contemporary democratic practices no longer support the…
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Oyo govt seizes 60 motorcycles over QR code jacket breaches
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has confiscated no fewer than 60 commercial motorcycles for violating the state’s QR code jacket directive. Confirming the development, the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said the exercise is aimed at creating a safer and more organised transport system. The operation, which took place in parts of Ibadan including Mokola,…
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Senator Fasuyi becomes Oyebanji’s campaign DG
By Boye Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has named Senator Cyril Fasuyi as the Director-General of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign ahead of the June 20 governorship poll. Announcing the appointment in Ado-Ekiti, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, a senate leader and council chairman, disclosed that the council also created key positions across various campaign directorates to strengthen…
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Several passengers injured in Ibadan bus accident
By Adejayan Gbenga Several passengers were injured on Tuesday when a commercial bus crashed at the Texaco area of Iwo Road in Ibadan. The 18-seater bus was traveling from Olodo when the incident occurred. Although a definite sum couldn’t be gotten; however, Western Post confirmed that the driver lost control of the vehicle due to a brake failure as the…
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Alaafin congratulates Taiwo Oyedele on latest ministerial appointment
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has commended Taiwo Oyedele on his appointment as minister of state for finance, describing it as a testament to his dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to public service. In a congratulatory message conveyed through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Saturday, Oba Owoade…
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Ex-Deputy Governor Adeyemo assumes office as Oyo APC chairman
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, has officially assumed office as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. This followed the inauguration of a new State Executive Committee that is expected to manage party affairs for the next four years. The swearing-in ceremony which took place at the…
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‘Be good ambassadors of Lagos’ – Sanwo-Olu urges male students
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged male students in Lagos State to be good ambassadors of their schools and the state, while assuring that the opportunities given to them would lead to a brighter future. He spoke on the third day of the 2026 four-day residential workshop themed “Reorienting the Boy-Child to Become an Ambassador of Societal…
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Court nullifies Kwara lawmaker’s suspension, orders immediate reinstatement
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin An Ilorin Revenue Court in Kwara State on Wednesday has reinstated Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon while dismissing his suspension by the House of Assembly on grounds of being illegal and unconstitutional. The lawmaker, who represents Edu State Constituency, was suspended by the House of Assembly on December 18, 2025, for three months on the basis of…
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UBA, Access Holdings approve 2025FY results, proposed dividends payout
The boards of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) and Access Holdings Plc have approved their audited results and proposed dividend payments for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The two Pan-African financial institutions made the announcement through corporate disclosures filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Access Holdings said its board of directors met on February 20, 2026,…
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