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Sunday, August 02, 2026
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has commended its leadership under Prince Leke Adegbite for promoting members' welfare, urged faster completion of key road projects, called for proactive flood control measures, and paid tribute to veteran journalist Sir Ademola Adetula during its July 2026 Congress.
The President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Olufunmilola Mutiat Disu, has endorsed NAWOJ's Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit and Awards 2026, describing the initiative as a timely platform for recognising the contributions of women to national security and inspiring greater service.
The Ondo State High Court has awarded ₦3.5 million in costs against the Ondo State Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, and her brother, Kunle Odide, in their libel suit against 35 APC leaders over an alleged defamatory publication describing the commissioner as the “mother of the governor.”
The NUJ and NAWOJ, Ondo State Council, hosted a colourful end-of-session party for children of journalists, featuring games, entertainment, gifts and valuable advice on responsibility, safety and academic preparation.
NITDA has pledged its support for the 2026 WINSEC Summit and expressed readiness to establish a strategic partnership with NAWOJ to promote digital literacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity awareness, fact-checking and women-focused digital capacity development across Nigeria.
The NUJ and NAWOJ South-West leadership have called for the review of Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage, hailed President Tinubu’s road projects and urged stakeholders to ensure a peaceful 2026 Osun governorship election.
The National President of AUOMMATON, Engr. Dr. Oseni Suleiman, has commended President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde and Nigeria's security agencies for the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, describing the operation as a major victory against insecurity.
The Senate has advanced a bill proposing up to 15 years' imprisonment for manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit drugs and unsafe food products, as lawmakers seek tougher measures to protect public health and curb the spread of fake medicines.
The Oyo State Government has appealed for calm following the deadly clash in Ojoo, Akinyele Local Government Area, promising a thorough investigation into the violence while warning against giving the incident an ethnic or tribal dimension.
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Victor Olaiya, has pledged the full support of the Nigeria Police Force for NAWOJ's Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit 2026, reaffirming the importance of stronger collaboration between the media and security agencies in promoting national peace and security.
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