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NNPC, OML 118 partners seal Bonga South-West deal
—Target $21bn investment By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 have executed agreements for the development
Two killed as police, hoodlums clash in Ikire
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Two persons were reportedly killed in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, following a clash between police personnel and hoodlums allegedly attempting
Oyo govt accuses FG of politicising Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has accused the Federal Government of politicising the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road by excluding Governor
Amotekun arrests suspected kidnapper negotiating ransom, another targeting ex-boss’s wife
—Parades 10 suspected criminals By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested two suspected kidnappers and eight other suspects for various offences across the
Aiyedatiwa flags off 2.38km Akure flyover, says project necessary
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday flagged off the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, the state capital, describing the project as
Ogogo was cultural ambassador who elevated Yoruba traditions, values — Gani Adams
By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a cultural ambassador who used
Tinubu links N296bn Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road to 2027 stakes
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — President Bola Tinubu has linked the N296 billion reconstruction and dualisation of the 56.5-kilometre Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road to his administration’s efforts to boost economic integration, regional
2027: Nigeria needs faithful leaders, not Muslim or Christian president — Idowu-Fearon
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Former Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide and founder of the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has urged Nigerians
Cause of Warri-Itakpe train derailment yet to be ascertained — NRC
…Records four deaths, 64 injured in preliminary report By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has released its preliminary report on the June 8, 2026, Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS)
Ogun 2027: APC reaffirms Yayi’s candidacy, dismisses Hunye
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as “Yayi,” as its authentic governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election,
