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Okpebholo’s climate agenda: Edo transitions from flood disaster response to long term resilience
By Folashade OlorunfemiEdo state government has announced significant progress in reducing the frequency and impact of flooding which threatened lives and properties, through pivotal community-led interventions in tackling the impacts of climate change in the state. This development was declared by the Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (EdoFEWMA) and Project Coordinator of…
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INEC unveils “TrainingBot” to enhance staff capacity ahead of Anambra 2025 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new digital innovation aimed at boosting the capacity of its staff and stakeholders as preparations intensify for the #AnambraDecides2025 election The Commission on Friday announced the launch of the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, also known as “INECTrainingBot,” a technology-driven learning tool designed to enhance electoral training and operational efficiency. According to…
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Aggrieved Ekiti APC women, youths protest against consensus arrangement, say “No to imposition”
Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ekiti State on Friday staged a protest at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the protesters called on the National Working Committee (NWC) to conduct a proper governorship primary election ahead of the 2026 polls. They expressed their rejection of the alleged move to…
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Edo govt reaffirms commitment to durable roads, tasks contractors on quality delivery
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Commissioner for Works, Dr. Felix Akhabue has reassured that all classes of roads across the state will be attended to, reiterating the government’s commitment towards providing durable roads to improve interconnectivity and boost economic activities across the state. The commissioner gave the assurance this during a meeting with contractors handling various road projects across…
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Digital Inclusive Drive: First Lady expands access to ICT education under Renewed Hope Agenda
By Folashade OlorunfemiFostering the Renewed Hope Initiative, the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has commissioned Digital Learning Centers at Ujabhole Grammar School, Irrua in Edo state. Western Post reports that the commissioning occured simultaneously across ten states in the country.Mrs. Tinubu said the initiative is aimed to improve…
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Police re-arrest Sowore moments after court grants him bail
Human rights activist and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, has been re-arrested by the Nigerian Police shortly after his court appearance at the Kuje Magistrate Court on Friday. Sowore, alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, a former member of Kanu’s legal team, and ten others, had earlier met their bail conditions. The court granted them bail in the sum of…
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Western Post journalist, Ogunrinde longlisted for 2025 live canon International Poetry Competition
A Nigerian writer and Western Post journalist, Oyelola Ogunrinde, has been longlisted for the 2025 Live Canon International Poetry Competition. The prestigious UK-based award, which has been in existence for over a decade, celebrates exceptional contemporary poetry and was notably won in 2014 by Nigerian-British poet Inua Ellams. This year’s overall winner, The Beekeeper of Heligan by Lauren Thomas, was…
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Wike slams PDP governors over exclusion from key decisions
…says “You’ll bury the party” The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly sidelining him in key party decisions, warning that their current approach could lead to the party’s collapse. Wike made the remarks during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, expressing…
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Ogun govt appeals for patience as construction progresses on Abeokuta-Sango Ota road
The Ogun State Government has appealed to motorists and residents plying the Abeokuta-Sango Ota to remain calm and exercise patience as construction work continues along the busy corridor. In a statement issued on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, acknowledged the temporary inconveniences being experienced by road users, noting that some sections of the road…
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We’ll keep consulting citizens before every budget- Abiodun assures Ogun residents
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance anchored on citizens’ participation, transparency, and accountability, saying that consulting widely with the people before presenting the state budget remains a defining feature of his government. Abiodun made this known during the Town Hall Meeting for the Egba Division held as part of the…
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