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ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO LG CHAIRMAN ADEBARE ADEBOYE SENDS MESSAGE OF HOPE AS NEW MONTH BEGINS The Executive Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Adebare Adeboye, has extended a message of hope, encouragement, and goodwill to residents of the local government as the new month begins. In his goodwill message released to mark the commencement of the new month, the council chairman urged residents across the local government area to remain hopeful, resilient, and determined despite prevailing challenges, stressing that every new month presents another opportunity for fresh blessings, renewed strength, and greater possibilities. Hon. Adeboye noted that difficult moments should not discourage citizens from believing in a better future, adding that collective unity, perseverance, and commitment to community development remain essential in achieving sustainable progress across Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government. According to him, the new month should serve as a rem...

OSUN GOVERNMENT CLOSES MAJOR OSOGBO ROADS AHEAD OF LAMECO FLYOVER COMMISSIONING The Osun State Government has announced the temporary closure of roads leading to the newly completed Lameco Flyover Bridge in Osogbo ahead of the official commissioning ceremony scheduled for Wednesday. The announcement was made in a public notice issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Bashir Bello, as preparations intensify for the unveiling of one of the state’s major infrastructure projects. According to the government, the temporary restriction of movement around the project site is aimed at ensuring public safety, maintaining orderliness, and enabling smooth coordination during the commissioning event. Officials disclosed that the event will feature the formal inauguration of landmark infrastructure projects executed under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, with the newly constructed five-span Lameco Overhead Bridge serving as th...

FG MOVES TO END JSS-SSS SEPARATION AS OVER 20 MILLION NIGERIAN STUDENTS DROP OUT OF SCHOOL The Federal Government has announced plans to discontinue the long-standing policy separating Junior Secondary School (JSS) from Senior Secondary School (SSS) in Nigeria’s education system, citing growing concerns over the increasing number of students dropping out before completing their secondary education. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee held in Abuja. According to the minister, the current structure has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s education crisis, with more than 20 million pupils reportedly unable to successfully transition from primary school into junior secondary education. Dr. Alausa explained that the Federal Government now considers the separation policy ineffective, noting that it has created u...

APC SUPPORTERS STAGE MASSIVE HIGHWAY PROTEST IN ORE OVER CONTROVERSIAL ONDO REPS PRIMARY DECISION Hundreds of members and youth supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, expressing dissatisfaction over the outcome of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) Appeal Committee decision concerning the recently conducted House of Representatives primary election for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The protesters, drawn from several communities across the federal constituency, converged in large numbers along the busy Benin-Lagos Expressway in Ore, temporarily drawing public attention as they voiced concerns over the party’s decision which declared Hon. Festus Adefiranye as the winner of the APC primary election. Carrying placards with various messages directed at the leadership of the ruling party, the demonstrators called on the APC ...

HUNDREDS OF SIMIFAJ4REP SUPPORTERS PROTEST IN ILE-OLUJI OVER APC 2027 HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATE CONTROVERSY Hundreds of supporters under the SimiFaj4Rep Movement on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest in Ile-Oluji, the headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, expressing dissatisfaction over recent developments surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general election. The protesters, who turned out in large numbers, were supporters of Hon. Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, one of the aspirants who participated in the APC primary election for the House of Representatives seat representing Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency. The peaceful demonstration drew hundreds of party loyalists, youths, women, and community residents who marched through major parts of Ile-Oluji carrying placards with inscriptions including “Simi Is Our Candidate,” “Our Votes, Our Voices,” “Return Our Mandate,” and “Let Demo...

PROTEST ERUPTS IN ONDO CITY AS APC APPEAL COMMITTEE DECLARES DR. AJILO CANDIDATE FOR 2027 ELECTION Opima RealNews has confirmed an ongoing protest currently taking place in Ondo City, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) Appeal Committee declaring Dr. Ajilo as the party’s candidate for the Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to information gathered by Opima RealNews, the development has sparked strong reactions among party supporters and residents, with protesters occupying parts of the city to express dissatisfaction over the outcome of the appeal committee’s decision. The protest has reportedly created tension in some areas as demonstrators continue to voice opposition to the latest political development within the ruling party. Opima RealNews understands that the security situation and other related developments are being closely...

TINUBU APPROVES N3.9 TRILLION ROAD PROJECTS, CLEARS EKITI-ONDO ROAD AMONG 27 MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEALS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a total of 27 major road infrastructure projects valued at over N3.9 trillion across 15 states as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transportation networks and improve economic connectivity nationwide. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, following the latest meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to Umahi, the large-scale infrastructure projects will be executed across Adamawa, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Yobe states, covering both new road construction, rehabilitation, dualisation, and major highway upgrades. One of the biggest approvals includes the re-award of the 409-kilometre dual carriageway project in Niger State, which has been awarded under the tax...

INEC RESTORES NDC NOMINATION PORTAL ACCESS AS PARTY RESUMES CANDIDATE SUBMISSIONS The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored access to its candidate nomination portal for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), allowing the political party to proceed with the submission of candidates for upcoming elections despite an ongoing legal dispute surrounding its registration status. The development was confirmed on Tuesday by the National Leader of the party, Senator Seriake Dickson, who revealed that his own nomination, alongside that of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had already been successfully uploaded to the portal. He added that the vice-presidential candidate’s information would be submitted once the required documentation process is completed. According to Dickson, party members should remain calm as there is still sufficient time to complete the nomination process before deadlines set by INEC for governorship, National Assembly, and state assembl...

FEC APPROVES MAJOR NYSC REFORMS, ORDERS REVIEW OF 53-YEAR-OLD OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a major reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking what officials describe as the first comprehensive review of the scheme since its establishment more than five decades ago. The decision, announced on Monday, is expected to significantly reshape the operational structure of the NYSC as part of broader efforts by the Federal Government to reposition the scheme toward youth empowerment, skills development, and national productivity. As part of the approved reforms, FEC directed the Attorney-General of the Federation alongside the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to begin immediate amendments to the NYSC Act and other relevant regulations to accommodate the newly approved framework and pave the way for implementation. One of the major highlights of the reform is the introduction of civilian leadership for the operational management of t...

DR. MICHAEL AJILO BREAKS SILENCE, DECLARES CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO ONDO EAST/WEST CONSTITUENCY AFTER APC PRIMARY PROCESS Dr. Michael Akintomide Ajilo, an aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, has expressed appreciation to party leaders, supporters, political associates, and stakeholders who stood by him throughout the party’s recent primary election process. In a statement released on Monday, June 29, 2026, Ajilo thanked APC members within Ondo Kingdom, across Ondo State, Nigeria, and supporters in the diaspora for what he described as overwhelming support, prayers, encouragement, and goodwill shown during his political journey. According to him, the experience further reinforced his belief that leadership should not revolve around personal ambition but should instead be rooted in the trust and confidence placed in leaders by the people they seek to serve. Ajilo also extended gratitude to fami...

HUNDREDS OF WOMEN STORM ONDO APC SECRETARIAT, PROTEST ALLEGED MANIPULATION OF PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS Hundreds of women on Monday stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Akure, Ondo State, protesting against the outcome of the party’s recently concluded primary elections and rejecting the results released by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The protesters, who arrived in large numbers at the party secretariat, were led by the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Mrs. Osamaye, as they voiced strong dissatisfaction over what they described as irregularities and inconsistencies in the results announced by the party leadership. Carrying placards with bold inscriptions such as “We No Go Gree,” “Ondo State Is On Fire,” and “Announce the Real Results,” the women demanded transparency and fairness, insisting that the results made public by the APC leadership did not accurately reflect the actual outcome of the primary election ...

PEDRO CONGRATULATES FESTUS ADEFIRANYE ON EMERGENCE AS APC HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATE FOR 2027 Hon. Idowu Samson Olufemi, popularly known as Pedro and the immediate past Deputy Majority Leader of Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government, has congratulated Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye following his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 general election for the House of Representatives seat representing Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency. In a congratulatory message made available to the public, Pedro described Adefiranye’s emergence as a well-deserved victory and a strong indication of the confidence the All Progressives Congress and party stakeholders have in his leadership capacity and ability to provide effective representation for the people of the constituency. According to him, the emergence of Adefiranye reflects his long-standing commitment to public service, dedication to the growth of the party, and his consistent contributions toward the...

POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN ONDO: APC REPLACES MAJOR CANDIDATES FOLLOWING PRIMARY ELECTION REVIEW The political landscape in Ondo State has witnessed a major shift after the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly made sweeping changes to its list of candidates ahead of the upcoming election cycle, following an internal review of its recently concluded primary elections. Fresh documents currently circulating online and dated June 29, 2026, indicate that the ruling party submitted a revised list of approved candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after reviewing petitions and appeals filed by aspirants dissatisfied with the outcome of the party primaries conducted across the state. According to the documents, the decision followed recommendations made by the APC Primary Election Appeal Committees, which were subsequently reviewed and approved by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), resulting in significant changes affecting both senatorial and House of...

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 109-YEAR-OLD AKARA SELLER ARRESTED DURING ABIA SANITATION EXERCISE, RELEASED BY COURT A 109-year-old woman identified as Chidinma Eluwa was reportedly arrested by officials of the Abia State Government for allegedly violating the state’s monthly environmental sanitation regulations while carrying out her business activities. The elderly woman, said to be a bean cake (akara) seller, was apprehended on Saturday after she was found frying bean cakes during the state’s designated environmental sanitation exercise along Owerri Road in Abia State. According to reports, Eluwa was subsequently taken before a sanitation court alongside 65 other individuals accused of violating the sanitation directive enforced across the state. However, during court proceedings, Magistrate O.C. Ibekwe discharged the 109-year-old woman on compassionate grounds after considering her age and circumstances surrounding the case. Following her release, the elderly trader reportedly pledged to comply with future ...

NIGERIA’S GREATNESS DEPENDS ON LEADERS WHO LEAD BY EXAMPLE — LEGAL PRACTITIONER WRITES A Nigerian legal practitioner and public affairs commentator, Akinbobola Akin Esq., popularly known as Omo Luji of Oijefon, has emphasized that Nigeria can only achieve genuine national development when political leaders begin to demonstrate leadership through personal sacrifice, accountability, and actions that inspire public confidence. In a public commentary titled “Leadership by Example: The Only Path to Nigeria’s Greatness,” Akinbobola argued that effective leadership goes beyond speeches and public declarations, stressing that true leadership requires those in power to personally demonstrate the sacrifices they expect from citizens. According to him, one of the biggest obstacles to national progress remains the high cost of governance, with public office holders continuing to enjoy enormous salaries, allowances, and luxuries funded by public resources while ordinary Nigerians struggle under dif...

ONDO GOVERNMENT EXPANDS FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH FOR ELDERLY IN ILE-OLUJI COMMUNITY The Ondo State Government has extended its ongoing free healthcare initiative for elderly citizens under the O’Datiwa Medical Outreach Programme, bringing medical services and welfare support directly to senior citizens in Ile-Oluji Kingdom as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable residents across the state. The initiative, coordinated by the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, is part of the administration’s broader social welfare agenda targeted at supporting elderly citizens and vulnerable groups across the state’s 18 local government areas. Speaking during the outreach programme held at the palace hall of the Jegun of Ile-Oluji, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration to ensuring improved healthcare access and better living conditions for elderly ...

 OYO GOVERNMENT LIFTS CURFEW IN 10 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS SECURITY OPERATIONS CONTINUE The Oyo State Government has officially lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew earlier imposed across 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following intensified security operations linked to the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the state. The announcement was made on Saturday through a statement issued by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, who confirmed that residents in the affected areas can now resume their normal daily activities. Despite lifting the restriction, the state government assured residents that security agencies would continue ongoing operations aimed at tackling kidnapping activities and restoring full security within the affected communities. According to the government, authorities are closely monitoring the situation while sustaining efforts to bring an end to the kidnapping crisis that recently raised serious concerns across th...

TERRORISM HAS REACHED MY DOORSTEP — PASTOR ADEBOYE CALLS FOR STRONGER GLOBAL SUPPORT AGAINST INSECURITY The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, stating that terrorism is no longer a distant threat but has become a direct reality affecting communities across the country. Pastor Adeboye made the remarks during the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala held in Washington, D.C., United States, where he called for stronger international cooperation in tackling terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria. Addressing an audience that included religious leaders, U.S. policymakers, Nigerian diplomats, human rights advocates, and members of both Nigerian and American communities, the respected cleric emphasized that the security challenge facing Nigeria has grown beyond the capacity of local institutions to manage independently. According to him, insecurity has expanded bey...

APC SETTLES ONDO TICKET CRISIS, GRANTS AUTOMATIC RETURN TICKETS TO SERVING LAWMAKERS The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly moved to resolve weeks of political tension and internal disputes in Ondo State by granting automatic return tickets to all serving Senators and members of the House of Representatives from the state ahead of the next general elections. According to sources familiar with developments at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the APC leadership has approved the issuance of nomination forms to all incumbent federal lawmakers representing Ondo State, directing them to complete and submit the necessary documentation. The development follows a prolonged internal crisis that emerged after the party’s controversial primary election process in the state, which triggered widespread disagreements among party stakeholders and supporters. As part of the reported arrangement, APC South-West Vice Chairman, Isaac Kekemeke, has secured the party’s senatorial ticke...

TWO KILLED IN IMO EXPLOSION AS POLICE BEGIN INVESTIGATION INTO INCIDENT The Imo State Police Command has launched an investigation following an explosion in Owerri that claimed the lives of two individuals identified as suspected scrap metal scavengers. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday evening inside a large drainage channel located along Old Nekede Road opposite Lakeside Hotel in Owerri West Local Government Area, triggering an immediate security response from law enforcement authorities. Confirming the development, spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, said police operatives were quickly deployed to the scene after receiving reports of the explosion. According to the police, officers immediately secured the area while the command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit conducted a full safety sweep to determine the nature of the explosion and prevent any additional danger to residents. Authorities later declared the area safe after completing prelimi...

TINUBU APPOINTS NEW BCDA DG, NAMES OBAHIAGBON AND UMEOJI FOR KEY POWER SECTOR ROLES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh round of federal appointments, naming Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) while appointing Patrick Obahiagbon and Chukwuma Umeoji to executive positions at the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The appointments were announced in an official statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Abdulrazak Namdas takes over leadership of the Border Communities Development Agency following the resignation of Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, who stepped down to pursue an elective political position in his home state. Namdas is a former member of the House of Representatives, where he represented Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. He previously served as spokesperson of the 8th ...

EX-LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN SEEK 20% OF NIGERIA’S DEFENCE BUDGET FOR COUNCILS TO FIGHT INSECURITY Former local government council chairmen in Edo State have called on the Federal Government to allocate 20 percent of Nigeria’s defence budget directly to local governments, arguing that communities at the grassroots level must play a more active role in addressing the country’s growing security challenges. The demand was contained in a policy proposal titled “LG Charter on Insecurity 2026: A Demand for Direct Grassroots Action,” adopted after a strategic meeting of former local government chairmen who served in Edo State between 2018 and 2021. The proposal, made public in Benin City on Friday, was signed by members of the communiqué drafting committee, including former Chairman of Esan North East Local Government Area, Austine Okoibhole, former Chairman of Uhunmwode Local Government Council, Napoleon Agbama, and former Chairman of Etsako Central Local Government Council, John Akhigbe. Ac...

DEMBELE FIRES FRANCE TO WORLD CUP GROUP VICTORY AS SENEGAL KEEP KNOCKOUT HOPES ALIVE France delivered another dominant performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night as Ousmane Dembele produced a stunning first-half hat-trick to lead Les Bleus to a convincing 4-1 victory over Norway, securing top spot in Group I. The Paris Saint-Germain forward and reigning Ballon d’Or winner stole the spotlight with goals in the 7th, 20th and 32nd minutes, helping France maintain a perfect record in the tournament and confirming their status as one of the strongest contenders for the title. Much of the attention before kickoff at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Boston, had centered on the anticipated showdown between French captain Kylian Mbappe and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. However, the expected battle never materialized after Norway surprisingly left Manchester City star Haaland on the bench. With Haaland absent from the starting lineup, Dembele took complete control of the match, sh...