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The palace of His Royal Highness, Oba Oluwatimileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, the Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle, wishes to inform the general public, land agents, real estate investors, developers, and all concerned parties that: "No land should be purchased within Ido Ayegunle without the official consent and approval of His Royal Highness." This directive is necessary to prevent land disputes, ensure community peace, and preserve the sanctity of traditional authority over land matters in the kingdom. Areas Affected This notice applies specifically to the following areas within Ido Ayegunle: * Oropa * Sugbohun * Sanpa * Arefa * Odogbo * Onireke * Temidire * Igbagba * Oko-Eji Any transaction conducted without clearance from the Olojudo’s Palace will be deemed invalid, illegal, and subject to future revocation. Individuals or groups involved in such unauthorized dealings risk legal and traditional sanctions. Stay Informed, Stay Lawful Members of the public are advised to verify the authentici...

Osun Assembly Begins Hearing on Oke-Osun Osogbo Land Dispute, Pledges Fairness and Justice ‎ ‎The Osun State House of Assembly has commenced a hearing session on the protracted land dispute involving the Oke-Osun area of Osogbo. The hearing, organized by the House to unravel and settle the land dispute chaired by the chairman House Committee on Judiciary, Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges, seeks to investigate the claims of land ownership and the alleged encroachment on government-acquired  land. ‎ ‎The hearing, which began on July 22, brought together key stakeholders, including officials from the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Olaoye and 32 representatives of the affected landowners. Two traditional rulers from the area also attended to lend their voices to the matter. ‎ ‎Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Hon. Kanmi Ajibola, confirmed receipt of a formal petition from the landowners, who claim ancestral ownership of the...

Osun 2026: K-RAD Begin's Consultation Tour, Promise A More Prosperous Osun For All ... _my lawyer has joined the race, Oyetola declares_ ... _I will declare a state of emergency on Osun Agric Sector, enhance food production and ensure urban renewal_ As part of his efforts to gather support for his aspirations, a frontline aspirant for the Osun governorship elections under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress, APC and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (K-RAD) over the weekend had a robust engagement with leaders of the party across Osogbo and Olorunda Local Governments just as he inaugurated campaign managers across the 332 wards of the state. Commencing his consultation tour from his home front of Osogbo and Olorunda Local Governments, K-RAD appreciated leaders and stakeholders of the party in both LGAs for the trust reposed in him as an erudite son of the soil and a faithful party chieftain who has contributed his quota to the development and success of t...

AMBO Grassrooters Takes Support For Oyebamiji To Ede North LGA, Decries Adeleke's Reckless Handling Of Osun Treasury In continuation of their consultation tour to mobilize support for the governorship aspirations of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, the AMBO Grassrooters today took their sensitization and mobilization to Ede North LGA where they were received amidst funfair and encomium by the enthusiastic APC faithfuls and leaders. Led by the State Coordinator, Elder Deji Agboola, a former Chairman of Ede South LGA, the group decried financial recklessness and policies summersaults of the incumbent governor noting that their support for Oyebamiji stems from their  conviction that the leading aspirant considering his financial expertise, administrative intelligence and monetary experiences that would be needed revive Osun State dwindling economy and reposition the State for greatness, f...

Two Years of Impactful and Purpose-Driven Representation: Hon. Sanya Omirin Reels Out Achievements Hon. Sanya Omirin, the representative of Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has marked a significant milestone in his tenure, showcasing his commitment to impactful and purpose-driven representation. Over the past two years, Omirin has worked tirelessly to address the needs and concerns of his constituents, implementing initiatives that have improved infrastructure, promoted economic growth, and enhanced education and healthcare services. *Education* 1. Provision of 140 Plastic Desks and Chairs to Oro Ajimoko Methodist Primary School, Orogba, Ilesa and St Peter's Primary School,Ijofi, Ilesa both in Ilesa East Local Government 2. Construction of a block of six classrooms at Akinyemi Memorial Grammar School Ifewara in Atakunmosa West Local Government and numerous other educational interventions across Ijesa South Federal Constituency. *Rural Electrificatio...

Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. The ex-president died in London at about 4.30 pm, on Sunday, July 13, following a prolonged illness. This was announced in an official statement released by family spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu. He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.” President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985, was known for his stance on anti-corruption and efforts to stabilise the economy. Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.” Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, into a Fulani family, Buhari, who was the 23rd child of his father, ruled Nigeria both as a military and civilian leader. ...

The United States Department of State will from July 8, 2025 restrict Nigerian nonimmigrant visa applicants to a single visit.  The updated rules is said to be part of its reciprocal nonimmigrant visa policy.  The information posted on its website on Tuesday says the visa will be valid for only three months. Until February 27, 2023, Nigerians applying for the B1/B2 (business and tourism) nonimmigrant visas were entitled to two years multiple entry visa validity. But from February 2023, it was increased to five years multiple entry.  The statement read, “Effective today, most nonimmigrant & non-official visas for Nigerian citizens will be single-entry with 3-month validity”.  The new policy will however only apply to visas issued before July 8, 2025. It marks a huge downgrade for Nigeria which had been rumoured to be among the next batch of countries to be slammed with visa ban by the Trump administration  The Nigerian government is yet to react to the develo...

  The FCT Police Command has launched a joint operation with other security agencies to clamp down on unauthorized persons using diplomatic plate numbers to commit crime and evade law enforcement. ‎ ‎In a statement signed by the public Relations officer FCT Police Command Josephine Adeh, the Command said the joint operation will  intensify stop-and-search at key flashpoints, targeting individuals involved in “one-chance” robberies, vandalism, and the activities of scavengers posing a growing security threat.  ‎ ‎The statement said the operation is  ‎In view of recent security concerns within the Federal Capital Territory, particularly over the past weekends. ‎  The FCT Police Command activated the robust and intelligence-led operational strategy  aimed at tackling criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety of residents. ‎ ‎The statement said Members of the public are strongly advised to avoid driving vehicles with covered number plates, vehicles wi...

A joint security operatives team in Kebbi State has successfully rescued six abducted persons and intercepted herds of cattle, rustled by bandits. The victims and the stolen livestock were from the Kokanawa and Ukuhu communities in the Danko Wasagu Local Government Area. The Director of Security, Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to the journalist in Birnin Kebbi. Zagga said that the operation was carried out on the directive of the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, following reports of the incident. According to Zagga, the security team tracked the bandits to the Zamfara River area, where they rescued the victims, and recovered the rustled cattle.  The bandits fled during the operation. The rescued victims have been reunited with their families. Zagga expressed appreciation to the governor for his consistent support to security agencies, noting that the governor’s promise of a security base would yield positive results in Zuru Emirate. He also commended the securi...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun State Office has given the official dates for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR. This is coming days after INEC formally announced August 8, 2026 as the date for the governorship election in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke who made this known during a meeting with Electoral Officers, EOs, on Monday in Osogbo revealed that the CVR is scheduled to commence on August 18, 2025 for the first phase and august 25, 2025 for the second phase. Agboke also said the meeting was convened as a crucial preparation to assess the readiness of the Electoral Officers for the upcoming CVR exercise. The meeting, he also said is to deliberate on operational issues and general preparedness ahead of the CVR. In his words, “the meeting was designed to examine the state of affairs with respect to the CVR as it would provide a platform for internal review before engaging with wider stakeholders.x H...

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. Tribune Online learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne from the chieftancy rung of Balogun Olubadan, following the demise of Oba (Dr.) Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who died at the age of 81 years on March 14, 2024.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has debunked reports that some members of the party have been defecting into the newly formed coalition of the African Democratic Party. According to the party, “Those who are spreading this fallacy are only doing so in order to sell a dummy and falsehoods to the unsuspecting members of the public as the Osun State chapter of the APC is solid, impenetrable and intact to the extent that the leading opposition party in the state has been harvesting the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) almost on daily basis. This denial was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi. Olabisi said the defection speculation is only the wishful thinking of the peddlers, stating, “Our members are deep thinkers who would not see any plausible or justifiable reason to dump a thriving party for an assemblage of visibly frustrated and spent political figures who are men of yesterday...