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July 23, 2026

Reps pass Executive Bill on state police

The House of Representatives has passed the Executive Bill seeking to establish state police, marking a major step towards decentralising Nigeria’s policing system. The bill was passed during Thursday’s plenary after the House withdrew its earlier constitutional amendment proposal

Politics

July 23, 2026

Osun poll: Oyebamiji launches 500 solar street lights project in Iwo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has launched the installation of 500 solar-powered street lights in Iwo as part of a rural electrification initiative. The project, tagged “Light Up

Politics

July 23, 2026

Osun poll: Ex-APC senatorial aspirant defects to Accord, backs Adeleke’s re-election

A former All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant for Osun West, Peter Ogundeji, has defected to the Accord Party, citing the performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the reason for his decision. Ogundeji announced his defection on Wednesday at

Politics

July 23, 2026

I governed Osun for eight years without owning a house – Aregbesola

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has claimed he is the first governor in Nigeria’s history to serve for eight years without owning a personal house. Aregbesola made the

Politics

July 23, 2026

Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s annual leave, deputy governor to act

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. The approval was granted on Thursday

Politics

July 23, 2026

I’ve fulfilled my promise of good governance, says Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said his administration has fulfilled the promises made to the people during the 2022 governorship campaign, pledging to deliver more developmental projects if re-elected. Adeleke made the remarks during the Imole Campaign Council’s

Reps pass Executive Bill on state police

Osun poll: Oyebamiji launches 500 solar street lights project in Iwo

Osun poll: Ex-APC senatorial aspirant defects to Accord, backs Adeleke’s re-election

I governed Osun for eight years without owning a house – Aregbesola

Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s annual leave, deputy governor to act

I’ve fulfilled my promise of good governance, says Adeleke

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

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Osun Sports Council Redeploys Sports Secretaries, Assigns New

Lagos APC Blows Hot, Accuses Atiku of Disrespecting

Court Strikes Out Charges Against Alleged Fake Presidential

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