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‘National Library will preserve Nigeria’s heritage for future generations’ — First Lady
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed that the National Library of Nigeria, when completed, will serve as both a centre of knowledge and a vital repository of the nation’s history. Speaking during a visit to the Qatar National Library in Doha, Mrs Tinubu said the project aims to ensure that future generations, particularly young Nigerians, have…
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Germany, EU launch Flare4Value Project to curb gas flaring in Nigeria
The European Union and the German Embassy in Abuja have unveiled a landmark initiative, the German–Nigerian Flare4Value Project, aimed at reducing gas flaring in Nigeria while unlocking new economic opportunities through gas optimisation and greenhouse gas mitigation. Announced as part of the 2025 Green Diplomacy Week, the project seeks to transform environmental challenges into drivers of industrial growth, cleaner energy,…
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Tinubu arrives in Rome for Aqaba Process Security Summit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, for the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting focused on tackling security challenges in West Africa. The President’s aircraft touched down in the Italian capital at about 7:20 p.m. on Sunday. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
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Minister Alake vows to sustain mining reforms despite threats, blackmail
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing reforms in the solid minerals sector, declaring that no amount of threats or blackmail will derail the transformative agenda that is already yielding results. Speaking at a media briefing over the weekend ahead of the 10th Nigeria Mining Week beginning Monday, Alake said…
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Twins symbolise harmony, prosperity, says Alaafin at Igbo-Ora celebration
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has emphasized the unifying power of culture and the spiritual significance of twins in Yoruba tradition during the 2025 Twins Festival held in Igbo-Ora, Oyo State. The annual event, themed “Twinning for Youth Re-orientation and Empowerment,” was organized by the Oyo State Government through…
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Alaafin palace clarifies Igbo-Ora Festival incident
By Adejayan Gbenga – The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has clarified the reported disturbance that occurred on Saturday during the annual World Twins Festival in Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa area of Oyo State. Western Post learnt that pandemonium broke out when some youths blocked the convoy of the Alaafin as he attempted to leave the venue…
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Ticket sales for AFCON 2025 commence Monday
After several postponements due to logistical challenges, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) have finally agreed to begin ticket sales for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, October 13. The announcement has brought excitement to fans across the continent, as anticipation continues to build ahead of Africa’s biggest football showpiece.…
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Service Chiefs must adopt tougher approach to end insecurity — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the Service Chiefs to adopt a more ruthless approach in tackling violent crimes across the country. Speaking in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye acknowledged that security agencies were making concerted efforts to curb insecurity but stressed that more decisive…
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Army crushes terror cells nationwide, kills insurgents including notorious IPOB commander ‘Alhaji’
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Army has announced that it recorded significant successes between October 8 and 11, 2025, through a series of coordinated, intelligence-driven operations across multiple regions, resulting in the neutralization of terrorists, rescue of hostages, arrest of criminal elements, and recovery of substantial quantities of arms, ammunition, and logistics supplies. According to military reports, the operations,…
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Police debunk kidnap, murder of female officer in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered, describing the claims as entirely false and distressing to the public. This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, over the…
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