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‘I Tried to Save Arise TV Reporter from Falling, But She Was Too Heavy’ — Suspect Confesses in Police Custody

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the gruesome robbery and death of Arise TV reporter, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, has claimed he tried to save her from falling off her apartment balcony but could not because “she was too heavy.” The suspect, identified as Sani Sirajo, was among the 12-man gang arrested by the…

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Oyo Govt, World Bank Partner To End Open Defecation

…Strengthens SURWASH Programme The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending open defecation and strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects by keying into the new development version supported by the World Bank, code-named Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. Speaking at the two-day workshop held at the…

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73 Primary Schools Benefit from Ibadan North LG’s Distribution of Furniture, Educational Materials

Thousands of pupils across 73 public primary schools in Ibadan North Local Government are set to receive new educational materials and school furniture, as part of the council’s renewed commitment to improving the learning environment and supporting basic education. The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Seun Olufade, made this known on Thursday…

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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates APC Chieftain, Dr (Mrs) Adepeju Esan

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr (Mrs) Adepeju Esan, on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the former lawmaker, who represented…

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World Mental Health Day: Dance crucial to mental health, wellness- professional dancers

…harps on the need to use dance for mental health exercises The Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON) has harped on the need to use dance to achieve mental health, adding that dance , as a therapeutic tool is crucial to mental health and wellness among others. President, Dance Scholars and Practitioners…

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Makinde Appoints OYSIEC Board, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Council

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced through letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun…

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Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda Shun Lawmakers’ Invitation as Nigeria Moves to Regulate Fintech Sector

Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regulation of its booming financial technology (Fintech) sector have suffered a major setback as leading operators failed to appear before a key legislative committee. According to a report by Arise News on Wednesday, October 7, 2025, Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Fintech Regulation, disclosed that…

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NGO brings succour to less privileged, widows, aged in Igbaro community, Ibadan

In an attempt to cushion the heightened rise of poverty, hunger and health challenges at the grassroots, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Enablers Diaspora Grassroots Support Outreach (EDGSO), has provided free medical services and food items worth several millions of naira to the less privileged at Igbaro Town in Lagelu Local Government Area in Ibadan, Oyo state….

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Oyo State @ 50: Makinde Inaugurates Anniversary Planning Committee, Calls for Unity Beyond Politics

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated an 11-member planning committee to coordinate activities marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State’s creation, urging residents to celebrate the state’s growth and achievements over the past five decades. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde said the golden…

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Nigerian Army Begins 90 Regular Recruits Intake, Oyo Government Urges Qualified Indigenes to Apply

The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise for the 90 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for trades and non-trades men and women, calling on qualified indigenes of the state to take advantage of the opportunity. According to a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State…

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