Nigerian Army and NAPTIP Strengthen Partnership in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Nigerian Army and NAPTIP Strengthen Partnership in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
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Governor Aiyedatiwa Grants Clemency to 43 Inmates in Inauguration Gesture
In a significant act of clemency marking his inauguration, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 43 inmates across various correctional facilities. This decision, announced on Monday, February 24, 2025, reflects the governor’s commitment to reformative justice and humane governance. The pardons were granted following recommendations from the State Advisory Council on the…
Breaking: Ondo State Declares Public Holiday and Cancels Environmental Sanitation Day
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared Monday, February 24, 2025, a public holiday to allow residents to participate in the inauguration activities of Governor Aiyedatiwa and Deputy Governor Olayide Owolabi Adelami. In addition, Governor Aiyedatiwa has announced the cancellation of the restriction of movement on Saturday, February 22, 2025, which would typically…
Federal Attorney General Opposes Osun Local Government Elections, Adeleke Insists on Proceeding
Osogbo, Nigeria – The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has issued a 14-point advisory to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, urging the suspension of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. Fagbemi contends that proceeding with the elections would contravene a recent Court of…
Kogi Students Threaten Highway Blockade Over Deadly Truck Accidents
Lokoja, Nigeria – Students of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the federal government, demanding urgent action to stop the frequent killing of their colleagues by reckless truck drivers. The students have threatened to block the Abuja-Lagos Highway if their concerns are not addressed. The protest follows a fatal accident on…
3,000 Workers Sacked: NLC Protests, Shuts Down IBEDC Office in Ibadan
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has shut down the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) headquarters in Ibadan in protest over the mass dismissal of over 3,000 workers and the non-payment of the new national minimum wage. The protest, led by NLC State Chairman Kayode Martin, took place at IBEDC’s office…
Davido Clashes with Osun Police Commissioner Amid APC-PDP Political Crisis
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly criticized the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Umar Abba, amid heightened political tensions between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. In a series of heated posts on social media, Davido accused the police commissioner of…
Notice to Tricycle Operators in Akure
This is to inform all Tricycle operators in Akure operating on the roadside that they are required to relocate to designated parks before Wednesday, 19th February 2025 as follows: Tricycle Operators around Arakale are to move to Sammy park. Tricycle Operators around Isikan market are to move to Isikan park. Tricycle Operators along Adedeji and…
IGP Egbetokun Issues Stern Warning Against Unethical Practices
IGP Egbetokun Warns Officers Against Unethical Practices The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to police officers across the country, emphasizing the need to uphold professionalism and ethical conduct in their duties. In a recent statement, Egbetokun reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring accountability and…
Aiyedatiwa Restructures Media Team, Terminates Two Appointments
Aiyedatiwa Reshuffles Media Team, Sacks Two Aides Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reshuffled his media team, leading to the dismissal of two aides. The decision, announced on [insert date], is part of a broader administrative restructuring aimed at strengthening the government’s communication strategy. While the names of the affected aides were not immediately disclosed,…