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Shettima to inaugurate Kwara projects as AbdulRazaq is turbaned
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, will on Wednesday inaugurate two major projects in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as part of activities marking the turbaning of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of the Ilorin Emirate. The projects are the Kwara Garment Factory, a signature project of the AbdulRazaq administration expected to employ at…
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JUST IN: Deji of Akure begins Ulefunta leave, bans drumming
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, are to observe a seven-day traditional period beginning Wednesday as the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, commences his annual Ulefunta leave. The monarch’s Chief Press Secretary, Adeyeye Michael, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the traditional leave would…
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Lagos Assembly passes revised 2026 appropriation bill, prioritises key projects
The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed into law the 2026 Budget Reordering Bill presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget. The report was presented by the committee’s Chairman, Hon. Lukmon Olumoh, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday.…
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Court restrains Oyo govt from appointing new Aresaadu of Iresaadu
By Adejayan Gbenga An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the state government from appointing, nominating or installing a new Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area. Justice K.A. Adedokun, who presided over the case, also restrained the Emiolu ruling house and the kingmakers in Iresaadu from taking any steps to select, approve or install another…
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Abiodun charges Ogun Judiciary to uphold justice, rule of law
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the state judiciary to uphold justice, fairness, accountability and the rule of law, saying public confidence in democracy depends largely on the ability of institutions to discharge their responsibilities impartially and responsibly. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter,…
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BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa appoints 535 aides, names ex-deputy speaker adviser
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment of 535 political aides, including former Deputy Speaker of the state House of Assembly Ogundeji Iroju as special adviser on Legislative Matters. The appointments cover senior special assistants and special assistants across various sectors and areas of responsibility, with the first batch approved as part of efforts to…
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LASG targets better service delivery through staff training
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has organised a three-day capacity-building programme for Learning and Development (L&D) officers, aimed at leveraging training to achieve measurable improvements in public service performance. The Bootcamp 3.0, organised by the Ministry of Establishments and Training, was held in Lekki area of the state. With the theme, “From Learning to Impact: Strengthening Capacity for…
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Selective justice eroding Nigerians’ trust in institutions, Ondo attorney-general says
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, has warned that selective justice, corruption and weak institutions are eroding Nigerians’ confidence in government and other public institutions. Ajulo spoke on Sunday while delivering a lecture titled, “Justice, Equity and Fairness in Nigeria: Where Lies Our Hope?” at a quarterly programme of the League…
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Olajengbesi calls for thorough investigation into Emir’s killing
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Accord candidate for the House of Representatives for Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has called for a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade, in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Olajengbesi, in a statement made available to Western Post on Sunday, said everyone found responsible for…
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Adeleke orders arrest of suspects linked to ‘Emir’ killing, reintroduces park system
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate arrest of all persons allegedly involved in the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as ‘Emir’, over a reported tussle for the leadership of motor parks in the state. Adeleke, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, directed the Osun State…
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