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Alaafin congratulates Tegbe on appointment as power minister, calls him ‘superlative technocrat’
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described the newly appointed Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, as a “superlative technocrat” with exceptional expertise and managerial competence. In a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch said Tegbe combines high-level technical knowledge with strong leadership…
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Political allies purchase APC Senate form for Oyetola’s son
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Friends and political allies of Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms to draft him into the Osun Central senatorial race. The forms were presented on Sunday in Osogbo by a former Senior Special Assistant on…
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Oyebanji pledges renewed efforts to curb terrorism following Ekiti church attack
By Boye Oyeyemi Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared war on terrorists and criminal elements, assuring residents of intensified efforts to protect lives and property. The governor said his administration would not tolerate killings, abductions or any form of violence, stressing that security agencies were working in close coordination to address emerging threats across the state. Oyebanji gave the…
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Osun 2026: Muslim community holds prayer for Oyebamiji, assures peaceful poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, members of the Irewole Muslim Community in Ikire on Sunday gathered for a “Victory Prayer” in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji. Speaking at the event, Oyebamiji assured residents that the election would be peaceful, pledging that there would be no…
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Support Tinubu’s second term ambition, Oluwo tells monarchs in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on traditional rulers across Osun West Senatorial District to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing the Federal Government’s approval of the 90.9km Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road. Speaking at a gathering of royal fathers in the district on Sunday at his palace, Oba…
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Oyebamiji vows to keep campaign promises if elected Osun governor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has assured the people of the state that he will not betray their trust if elected. Oyebamiji gave the assurance on Sunday during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Society of Professional Tailors in Osogbo, saying his recently unveiled seven-point agenda would…
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Nigeria’s democracy remains fledgling despite periodic elections — Professor Oladeji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Head of the Political and Governance Policy Department at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Professor Abubakar Oladeji, has said that Nigeria’s democracy remains “fledgling” and, at best, an “electoral authoritarian” system despite regular elections. Oladeji stated this while delivering a keynote address at the Western Post 2026 annual retreat, themed…
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Sanwo-Olu mourns Akran’s demise, urges Badagry residents to uphold legacy
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday urged the people of Badagry to preserve the legacy of their king, His Imperial Majesty, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I. The governor made this known during the funeral thanksgiving service held in honour of the late Akran at Freeman Memorial Methodist Cathedral. The event drew a large…
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Olubadan advocates community policing to tackle crime in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has called for the adoption of community policing as a strategy to reduce crime in Ibadan and across Nigeria. Speaking at a luncheon held at the Olubadan Palace, the monarch stressed the importance of involving local communities in efforts to curb criminal activities and improve safety nationwide. Ladoja noted that community…
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Governor Makinde rallies Yoruba leaders to prioritise unity over politics
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has rallied Yoruba leaders to prioritise unity irrespective of political affiliations. Makinde made the call on Saturday at the installation of Chief Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, wife of a former Governor of Ogun State, as Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace. The…
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