Oyo cracks down on illegal grazing, impounds livestock

Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has intensified its enforcement against illegal open grazing and unauthorised livestock rearing, impounding animals found grazing in violation of state regulations in Apata Olomo, along Ado-Awaye Road in Iseyin Local Government Area. The Chairperson of the Authority, Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.), disclosed this in a statement issued on […]

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Dickson admits irregularities in NDC primaries, begs aggrieved aspirants

Senator Henry Dickson The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, has sympathised with aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primaries, acknowledging that the exercise experienced some irregularities. According to a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Dickson said while the primaries were not flawless, members should remain patient […]

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Sanwo-Olu presents Hamzat-Sonayon ticket, seeks support of Lagosians

Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a governorship ticket comprising Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and sustainability professional Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, describing the pair as capable leaders equipped to sustain Lagos State’s development agenda. He made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, describing the ticket as a reflection of the […]

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US military presence in Nigeria based on invitation – AFRICOM

The United States Africa Command has said its military cooperation with Nigeria is firmly grounded in respect for Nigerian sovereignty and mutual interest, stressing that American forces operate in the country strictly by invitation and within an agreed bilateral framework. AFRICOM’s Director of Public Affairs, Col Rebecca Heyse, stated this during an X Space discussion […]

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Xenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. A total of 268 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight arranged as part of the Federal Government’s repatriation efforts. The evacuation flight, originally scheduled to depart […]

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Fuel Prices Are Global, Not Presidential: A Reality Check for Nigerians.

By Steve Otaloro The recent increase in the pump price of petrol has once again triggered intense debate across Nigeria. As expected, many citizens frustrated by the rising cost of living have directed their anger at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While Nigerians have every right to express concern over economic hardship, it is equally important […]

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Ondo to prosecute encroachers on govt lands

Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, has warned that the state government would prosecute anyone who illegally encroaches on government lands, occupies public property, or schemes to profit from government assets. He alleged that some individuals and groups have unlawfully occupied, developed, sold, allocated, and laid claim to portions […]

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Ondo ex-commissioner Omowumi consoles Deji over Olisa’s death

The departed Senior High Chief Olufemi Sunday Olubodun, the Olisa of Akure (Oke-Lisa). Ondo State former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development who is also the APC flag bearer for Akure North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Princess Omowunmi Olatunji-Ohwovoriole, has commiserated with the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi over the passing of […]

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