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—We don’t know the source yet, Ondo govt says By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised concerns over a persistent offensive odour that has enveloped parts of the metropolis for more than five weeks, urging the state government to urgently identify its source and address the situation. Some […]

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—Sets up electricity regulator, market operator By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, into law, strengthening the legal and institutional framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state. The legislation, passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, […]

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The suit, marked HOS/M.157/26, was filed on August 12, 2026, at the Osogbo Judicial Division, three days before the August 15 election.

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A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has expressed concern over the prevailing tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, saying it could discourage voters from exercising their franchise.

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He said that the handover is in line with standard operating procedures and legal framework for further investigation.

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Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the region.

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By Kingsley Omonobi The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched Operation Clean Sweep IV, a coordinated offensive aimed at intensifying pressure on terrorists and armed criminal groups across the North-West. The operation is designed to disrupt terrorist networks, degrade their operational capabilities and prevent the infiltration and expansion of […]

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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Transport to intensify enforcement against illegal motor parks and halt the activities of transport operators at unauthorised parks across Abakaliki metropolis. The directive was issued by the House Committee on Works and Transport during an oversight visit to the Ministry […]

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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects and strengthen engagement with stakeholders. Umahi also charged the controllers to improve communication with the public to ensure that Nigerians are adequately informed about […]

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