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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.
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Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.
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Makinde Signs Executive Order to Regulate Private Security Groups in Oyo State

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde signed an executive order regulating security-related associations and groups...
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WAEC Candidates Relocated to Safer Communities After Terrorist Attacks on Oyo schools

KEY POINTS WAEC candidates were relocated to safer communities after terrorist attacks on schools...
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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Four Abducted at Cocoa Research Institute in Ibadan

KEY POINTS Four people kidnapped at Cocoa Research Institute, Ibadan; one rescued. Oyo State...
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Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.
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Oyo, UNICEF Push for Tougher FGM Penalties

Oyo and UNICEF call for tougher FGM penalties, pushing accountability and community reform to safeguard girls from harmful practices.
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From Oron to Ogbomosho: Herbal Healing Sees Quiet Revival in Post-COVID Nigeria

KEY POINTS Nigerians are increasingly turning to traditional herbal remedies amid post-pandemic disillusionment and...
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Oyo Court Arraigns Two Men for Possession of Human Head, Body Parts

KEY POINTS Two men, Ridwan Bello (42) and Fatai Adeleke (70), were arraigned in...
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Oyo Governor Highlights $15.6 Million Salary Payments as Key to Stability

Oyo State’s economic stability bolstered by monthly salary payments and private sector investments.
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Oyo Opposes Bail for Ooni’s Ex-Queen, Others in Stampede Case

Court to rule on January 13 as Oyo State opposes bail for stampede suspects.
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NAFDAC Destroys Smuggled, Fake Drugs Worth $6.88 million in Oyo

NAFDAC destroys fake drugs worth N11 billion in Oyo, safeguarding Nigeria's public health and cracking down on counterfeit and unregistered products.
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Oyo State Governor Cracks Down on Illegal Explosives Storage

In a bid to prevent future disasters and protect the lives and properties of...
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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.
News

Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.
Business

Naira Trades at ₦1,364.83/$ as Forex Market Maintains Relative Stability

KEY POINTS Naira traded at ₦1,364.83/$1 on Friday, up from ₦1,357.65/$1 on Thursday. The...
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Osun APC Candidate Freed as Naval Commander Reportedly Redeployed After Arrest

KEY POINTS APC candidate Komolafe reportedly freed. Naval commander allegedly redeployed. Incident occurred ahead...