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Averting the gathering storm at NNPCL, by Dan Aibangbe
The NNPC remains the life-blood of the Nigerian economy in terms of governmental revenue earnings as well as fuel for industrial and domestic productivity. The successes and failures resulting from the activities of this mega – corporation have far – reaching effects on the entire populace. No wonder, everyone is keenly interested in every bit of whisper relating to this…
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Tension in Ondo as farmers protest destruction of crops by herdsmen
By Boye Oyeyemi – There is rising tension in Ipogun, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, following allegations by farmers that herdsmen invaded their farmlands and destroyed crops worth millions of naira. The farmers claimed the incident occurred on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, 2025, when the herders allegedly grazed their cattle on cultivated lands in the…
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BREAKING: Kidnapped AAUA staff regains freedom
By Boye Oyeyemi – Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, a staff member of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has been released by his abductors days after he was kidnapped from his residence along the Akungba–Supare Akoko Road. WESTERN POST had reported that Eleyinmi was abducted by unknown gunmen last Sunday. A colleague at the university confirmed his release earlier today. Details later…
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‘Avoid rivalry with men’ – Ondo Muslim cleric tells women
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Chief Imam of Akure Kingdom, Alhaji AbdulHakeem Yayi-Akorede, has called on Nigerians to understand gender roles from the Islamic perspective, stressing that there is no basis for rivalry between men and women, as God has clearly defined the responsibilities of both genders. Yayi Akorede spoke during the formal opening of the 34th Annual Youth Camp…
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Constituents oppose proposed creation of Ose State from Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Indigenes of Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State have opposed the proposed creation of a new Ose State, a bill currently before the National Assembly. The proposal, sponsored by Ife Ehindero, the member representing the Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency, has already scaled through its first reading, with Ikare Akoko suggested as the state capital. At…
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Ikirun residents protest alleged sale of market land
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Residents of Ikirun, in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, on Sunday protested the alleged sale of a section of the historic Monday Market, a major economic and cultural hub in the community. The protesters, who marched to the market square, called on the Ikirun Elders-in-Council, the Osun State Government, and the Ifelodun…
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ANALYSIS: Between Sowore’s torture claim and the police denial
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – A video posted on August 8, 2025, by Nigerian activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore on X (formerly Twitter) sparked a wave of outrage and debate. In the footage, Sowore appears with a bandaged arm and claims he was assaulted and tortured while in police custody. The post quickly gained traction online, with many commentators presenting…
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Ex-govenor Daniel accuses Dapo Abiodun of planning to demolish his properties
The no love lost relationship between ex-governor, now Senator, representing the Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and Governor Dapo Abiodun has again been reignited with the former accusing the latter of planning to demolish his properties in Sagamu. In a statement titled “Political Persecution as Governor Abiodun Issues Quit, Demolition Notices on Daniel’s Properties in…
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Akeredolu’s wife urges Tinubu to hold governors accountable
Governors receiving the alerts – Shehu Sani By Boye Oyeyemi – Former First Lady of Ondo State, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps in holding state governors accountable for the use of increased federal allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy. She made the appeal in a Facebook post sighted by WESTERN POST…
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Cross-dresser, others remanded over alleged homosexuality in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command have arraigned a 23-year-old cross-dresser and content creator, Taiwo Austine, alongside two others, Haris Abubakar, 25, and Matthew Ogwu, 32, before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court on allegations of conspiracy and homosexuality. Prosecutor, Inspector Abayomi Jejeniwa, told the court that the defendants, along with others still at large, were arrested in…
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