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2026 will be a walkover for Adeleke – Osun PDP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted that Governor Ademola Adeleke will win re-election in 2026, no matter who the opposition presents, saying the election will be nothing more than a “walk in the park” for the governor. In a statement signed by its Director of Media, Oladele Bamiji, the PDP,…
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Olakulehin Family to honour late Olubadan with public book presentation
Adejayan Gbenga – The Olakulehin Royal Family has announced the public presentation of a commemorative book titled “How Not to Be a King” in honour of the late 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on July 7, 2025. Originally intended to celebrate the monarch’s 90th birthday and first coronation anniversary, the event will now serve as…
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People yearning for responsive governance – Ondo PDP Chairman
By Boye Oyeyemi – As preparations begin for the forthcoming congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party’s leadership in Ondo State has said the people of the state are yearning for responsive and accountable governance. This was disclosed by the state caretaker chairman of the PDP, Bakkita Bello, who spoke during an enlarged meeting of the party’s elders…
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Many of life’s problems caused by taboos, not witches – Iyalorisa Elebuibon
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The General Overseer of Egbe Emere Onitesiwaju Worldwide (Progressive Peers of Heaven Society), Iyalorisa Oyelola Elebuibon, has urged spiritual seekers and worshippers to stop attributing all their life problems to witches, saying personal taboos and spiritual ignorance are often the real causes of affliction. Speaking at the 2025 annual anniversary of the society, Elebuibon stressed that…
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Ondo Assembly, Ministry strengthen collaboration for development
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure has expressed commitment to deepening its collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Lands and Housing to drive inclusive development across the state. The lawmakers made this known during an oversight visit to the ministry’s headquarters in Akure, where they emphasised the need to expand infrastructural…
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Let’s clean the Yoruba race together – Oluwo urges YCE
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) to support efforts to free the Yoruba race from mental slavery and reform traditional institutions by separating religion from culture and traditions. Speaking while receiving a delegation of YCE in his palace, Oba Akanbi said, “I’m a cleaner.…
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Family of slain Ondo man stabbed by girlfriend demands justice
Boye Oyeyemi – The family of 19-year-old Michael Ikuedowoni, who was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend in Okitipupa, Ondo State, is demanding justice and calling on the government to ensure the suspect is held accountable. WESTERN POST had reported that Michael was stabbed by his 18-year-old girlfriend, Augustina Mowari, during a confrontation over alleged infidelity. A young girl…
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Eric Chelle gives reasons for Super Eagles’ loss to Senegal
Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s 0-1 loss to Senegal in their CHAN 2024 opener to a lack of intensity and aggression on the part of his players. In his post-match remarks after the home-based Eagles fell to the defending champion in a Group D game on Tuesday night, Chelle said his players…
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Reject rituals, celebrate honest labour – Olubaka charges youth at Aje festival
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Olubaka of Oka Akoko, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, has called on the people of his domain to embrace hard work and resist the temptation of ritual killings and illicit wealth. He made the call during the maiden edition of the Aje Festival, which was held at the palace in Oka-Akoko,…
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Buhari Incarnate: Imperative to halt One-Party State, by Osita Okechukwu
These days it is rare for one to tune any of the news channels or scroll the social media and escape the ugly cacophony of voices emanating more from eminent patriots, who are bemoaning our dangerous slide into One-Party-State. One is compelled to share their apprehension, because all indications point towards that direction. For it is impossible to ignore such…
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