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Oyo Speaker refutes victimisation claims, cautions against politicising Assembly
By Adejayan Gbenga – Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has refuted claims of any planned suspension or victimisation of lawmakers, assuring that the 10th Assembly remains committed to equity, fairness, and democratic ideals. Addressing colleagues at Tuesday’s plenary, Ogundoyin cautioned members against using the Assembly as a platform for political sympathy or cheap…
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Oyo Acting Governor visits family of slain journalist, pledges support
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Mr. Ojo Peter, an online journalist who was killed by suspected armed robbers in Ibadan. Lawal, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade; the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Hon. Abdulmojeed…
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Makinde earns lawmakers’ praise as Oyo Assembly resumes, endorses ₦300bn loan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday resumed plenary after a six-week recess, with lawmakers passing a vote of confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde for what they described as his bold developmental initiatives across the state. During the session, members commended the governor for his achievements in infrastructure, governance reforms, and local government development carried…
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FG unveils fresh incentives to improve agricultural investment
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has introduced new incentives aimed at attracting investment into Nigeria’s agriculture sector, focusing on boosting food production, creating jobs, and improving rural livelihoods under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the initiative on Tuesday in Abuja at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) National and Subregional…
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Ekiti: Will Kayode Ojo upturn the political applecart, oust Governor Biodun Oyebanji?
The political atmosphere in Ekiti State is getting charged. Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, is getting jittery and hysterical. His main challenger, Kayode Ojo, is charging forward like a bulldog. Will he create an upset in the state’s political firmament? Will history repeat itself in the state where no incumbent has succeeded himself? WESTERN POST’s Head of POLITICO, IBIDAPO…
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WAFU-B U-17 tournament: Golden Eaglets set to depart for Yamoussoukro
Nigeria’s U-17 men’s national team, the Golden Eaglets, will depart the shores of the country on Wednesday for Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, where they will participate in this year’s WAFU-B U-17 Boys Tournament. In their final friendly game before the tournament, the Eaglets played out a 0-0 draw with Mop Stars FC on Monday. The team played a total of 13…
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Lagos key to Nigeria’s $1trn economy by 2030 – Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that the Lagos State Development Plan 2052 is a strategic national asset aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goal of transforming Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He made this known on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the First Distinguished Lecture of 2025, hosted by…
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Tinubu hails Farouk Gumel, Tobi Amusan on global achievements
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two prominent Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent accomplishments on the international stage. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, a position the President described as a recognition of his expertise and dedication. Tinubu noted that Gumel’s role as Vice Chairman for Africa at the…
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A bold leap into storytelling at TIFF – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s directorial debut, by Babajide Fadoju
Known to millions as a magnetic actress, Ekeinde has long been a household name, her face synonymous with the emotional depth and cultural resonance of Nigerian film. But her latest chapter, unveiled at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with her directorial debut, Mother’s Love, marks a switch, not just for her career but for the broader narrative of…
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FG partners global platform SOOP to strengthen nation’s digital creative ecosystem
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SOOP Co. Ltd, a global leader in live-streaming and digital content, to enhance Nigeria’s digital creative industry. The development was disclosed by the Honourable Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, in a post on Tuesday via the X platform (formerly Twitter). She…
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