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  1. [VIDEO] Oyo Governor Quadruples Security Guards' Pay to ₦80,000 After Public Plea

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Oyo Governor Quadruples Security Guards' Pay to ₦80,000 After Public Plea

    The Digest: In a dramatic and immediate response to a heartfelt public appeal, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised the monthly salary of 67 security guards at LAUTECH Hospital from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000. The decision, announced on the spot during a visit to the facility, came after a guard...
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  2. Early Morning Inferno Destroys Millions in Goods at Ibadan Market

    Nigeria Early Morning Inferno Destroys Millions in Goods at Ibadan Market

    The Digest: A fire outbreak at Saki Garage in the Bodija area of Ibadan has destroyed four shops and properties worth millions of naira, though no casualties were reported. Key Points: The fire started in the early hours of Friday due to unattended lit embers Four out of eleven shops were...
  3. Tanker Somersaults in Ibadan: Fire Service Averts Major Disaster

    Nigeria Tanker Somersaults in Ibadan: Fire Service Averts Major Disaster

    The Digest: An LPG tanker carrying 26 tons of gas has somersaulted in Ibadan, Oyo State, following an incident on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. The event, which could have led to a catastrophic explosion, highlights the constant threat of accidents on Nigerian roads. Key Points: An LPG...
  4. Oyo Bye-Election: PDP and APC Face-Off as Key Contestants Battle for Ibadan North Seat

    Nigeria Oyo Bye-Election: PDP and APC Face-Off as Key Contestants Battle for Ibadan North Seat

    The Digest: The upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, scheduled for August 16, 2025, will test the political strength of the major parties, PDP and APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. With 19 parties contesting, all eyes are on this crucial race. Key Points: The...
  5. Petrol Tanker Fire in Oyo Causes Gridlock, No Casualties Reported

    Nigeria Petrol Tanker Fire in Oyo Causes Gridlock, No Casualties Reported

    The Digest: A petrol tanker with 33,000 litres of fuel caught fire at Celica Junction, Egbeda Local Government Area, Oyo State, after a brake failure caused the vehicle to overturn. The fire led to significant traffic disruptions but no fatalities. Eyewitnesses reported the tanker collided...
  6. Oyo College Scandal: Police Nab Provost, 15 Students in Certificate Forgery Ring

    Nigeria Oyo College Scandal: Police Nab Provost, 15 Students in Certificate Forgery Ring

    Oyo State Police have arrested 15 students and key officials from Mufutau Lanihun College of Education in Ibadan for possessing forged NCE certificates meant for JAMB regularization. This breach unveils a troubling undercurrent of academic dishonesty. Key Points: 15 students arrested for...
  7. Hunger Over Headlines: Makinde Says 2027 Will Be Decided by the Streets

    Hunger Over Headlines: Makinde Says 2027 Will Be Decided by the Streets

    In a country where many go to bed hungry, Governor Seyi Makinde paints a different picture of the next election. In 2027, decisions won’t be driven by party alliances or defections but by the empty pots of everyday Nigerians. As political players map power plays, he signals that those bearing...
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