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Ondo Police confirm death of DPO
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Kajola Police Station, Odigbo Local Government Area, CSP Nimrod Anaka. Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olushola, confirmed the senior officer’s death, but did not disclose further details regarding the circumstances. “I can confirm that the DPO (Anaka) has died,…
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JUST IN: Akure Monarch orders closure of markets, shops
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Palace of the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom has announced that all markets, stalls, and shops in Akure will be closed on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure, Adeyeye Michael, the closure is…
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Super Eagles B eliminated from CHAN after 4-0 humiliation by Sudan
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles B suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss to Sudan on Tuesday, thus ending their hope of qualifying for the next stage of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Having lost their first game 1-0 to Senegal last Tuesday, the defeat to Sudan leaves the Eagles with no point from two matches, rendering their their…
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Ondo AG orders coroner’s inquest into UNIMED Registrar’s death
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, has invoked the state’s Coroner’s Law. He also called on the Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Ayedun Odusola, to appoint a coroner to investigate the death of Mr Ezekiel Imole Adeniran, Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo. In a letter to…
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Ex-Ondo Dep. Gov. denies rift between Aiyedatiwa, Minister Tunji-Ojo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Prince Lasisi Oluboyo, has dismissed rumours of a rift between Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He described the speculation as unfounded and harmful to the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Oluboyo, in a statement obtained by WESTERN POST on…
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Amotekun arrests suspects over destruction of Ondo farmlands
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, have apprehended several individuals suspected of destroying farmlands and crops in Ipogun, Ifedore Local Government Area of the state. The incident earlier reported by WESTERN POST was carried out allegedly by herdsmen. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Engr. Olaleye Akinola, described the act as “totally…
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Lookman Oshun, ex Shooting Stars player dies
By Tosin Omojola – Hours after the sudden and painful demise of one of the assistant coaches of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan Akin Olowookere, a forme player of the club, Lookman Oshun has been confirmed dead. According to information gathered late Monday night, the death of the former First Bank of Lagos player was confirmed by his…
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Peter Obi condemns double standards in Valuejet, Ibom Air passenger cases
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as “double standards” in the handling of the recent Ibom Air incident involving passenger Comfort Emmanson. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday and sighted by WESTERN POST, Obi apologised to the airline’s crew who were assaulted by Emmanson but…
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JUST IN: No rift between Aiyedatiwa, Deputy – Ondo Govt
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has dismissed reports of a political rift between Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, describing the claims as “blatant falsehoods” aimed at creating public mistrust. In a statement on Monday, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, John Paul Akinduro, faulted an online publication by Sahara Reporters alleging…
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BREAKING: Kidnappers arrested while sharing ransom in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Security operatives in Ondo State have arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly caught while sharing ransom money. The apprehended kidnappers, in a viral video obtained by WESTERN POST, were believed to be the abductors of Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, a staff member of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). Eleyinmi was abducted at his residence along the Akungba–Supare Akoko…
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