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Ondo: Action Alliance collapses into APC
By Boye Oyeyemi – The entire structure of the Action Alliance (AA) in Ondo State, led by its former chairman and 2024 governorship candidate, Comrade Fred Akinuli, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, which took place in Akure, was witnessed by top APC leaders, including the State Chairman, Engr Ade Adetimehin, and other stakeholders of the…
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Ladigbolu backs Tinubu’s reforms, urges Nigerians to endure for prosperity
By Boye Oyeyemi – Retired Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, urging Nigerians to endure the current hardship as the country transitions from adversity to prosperity. Speaking at the Southwest Stakeholders Dialogue in Akure, Ladigbolu said the nation was paying the price for years of dependence on subsidies and unproductive economic practices. He…
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Southwest generated over half of Nigeria’s N13bn mining revenue—Dele Alake
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has announced that Nigeria’s mining sector generated over N13 billion in revenue between January and September 2025, with the Southwest region contributing the largest share. Speaking at the Southwest Stakeholders Dialogue held in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday, Alake disclosed that the region accounted for…
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South-West Development Commission to complement states’ efforts — MD
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Managing Director of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, has said the commission will complement the efforts of state governments in driving regional development. Akinola spoke in Akure during the South-West stakeholders’ dialogue organised by Afenifere, the DAWN Commission, and South-West governors. “This is exactly the kind of thing that the South-West Development…
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Ondo govt, IFAD train 600 youths, women farmers
By Boye Oyeyemi – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Ondo State Government, has enrolled 612 new incubatees under the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project. Western Post reports that over 4,563 youths and women had earlier been trained in poultry, fishery, cocoa, cassava, and vegetable farming during the first five-year…
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Residents urge Kwara govt to avert looming tragedy at Lasinmin Community School
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – At Lasinmin Community Secondary School in Gaa Zaka, Ilorin, Kwara State, students learn in unsafe classrooms. WESTERN POST reporter Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho, who visited the school, reports that the government must step in to avert a likely mishap… Lasinmin Community Secondary School was established in 2021 as a community initiative of Justice Lambo. The school,…
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PDP spokesman, Mimiko’s aide, others join Ondo APC
By Boye Oyeyemi – Prominent politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Action Alliance (AA) yesterday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. The defectors, under the Nigeria Workstation group, were led by Hon. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, former PDP Publicity Secretary. Others include High Chief Olutope Adebambo, Chief (Mrs) Rachael Ajayi, Hon.…
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Akande seeks true federalism, hails Tinubu’s restructuring
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has called for purposeful restructuring to restore genuine federalism and ensure equal opportunities for national development. Speaking at the Southwest Summit held at The Dome, Akure, Akande said Nigeria is undergoing a quiet but profound restructuring under President Bola Tinubu through regional empowerment…
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The time to renew commitment to Pan-Yoruba solidarity, by Reuben Fasoranti
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Governors of our beloved Southwest states, All the Royal Fathers present, Honourable Ministers and Leaders of our great nation, Sons and Daughters of Oduduwa, I greet you in the spirit of our progenitor Oduduwa, in the wisdom of our Sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and in the hope of generations yet unborn. Today, at 99 years of age,…
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JUST IN: Farmer kills self with sniper
By Boye Oyeyemi – A middle-aged man identified as Baba Apana has reportedly taken his own life after consuming the deadly Sniper insecticide in Eleyewo, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Residents said the deceased, believed to be in his mid-50s, left home for his farm on Tuesday without his mobile phone, only to be later found dead.…
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