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Jandor condoles with Lagos APC Chairman over death of wife
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Olajide Adediran, JANDOR, has commiserated with the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on the passing of his wife. Mrs. Ebunoluwa Esther Ojelabi, the wife of the party State Chairman was announced…
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7th Annual Ramadan Lecture: Ogun monarch charges youths to uphold discipline, diligence, creativity
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has hosted the 7th Oba Olugbenle Annual Ramadan Lecture at his Private Palace. The event brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, religious scholars, and youth leaders for insightful discussions on leadership, faith, and the vital…
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UNIOSUN Alumni Association demands justice for students killed in road accident
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Alumni Association has urged the Osun State Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of five students on Sunday, March 23, 2025. In a statement, the association’s president, Comrade Abdulbasit Abubakar, expressed deep shock and sadness over the incident, attributing the accident to…
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Cleric, traditional ruler urge unity to prevent communal clashes in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Amid ongoing communal tensions, Islamic cleric Sanusi Amidu has emphasized the importance of unity in fostering peace and development among communities. Speaking during a Ramadan lecture in Kajola Community, Ede, Amidu warned that disunity breeds conflict, citing recent crises in Ifon, Erin-Osun, and Ilobu communities as examples. He urged Kajola residents to embrace patience, tolerance, and…
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Oyo Police arrest 59 students over school violence
By Adejayan Gbenga The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 59 students of Government Technical College, Orita-Aperin, for attacking and destroying property at Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School (CAC). The state Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, confirmed this on Monday in Ibadan during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Command Headquarters. The meeting, which included principals of both schools,…
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Adeleke orders relief distribution, summons monarchs over Osun crisis
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate distribution of food and relief materials to displaced residents of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun communities. In addition, the governor has directed the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Security Service to summon traditional rulers, chiefs, and identified ringleaders from each town for questioning and to…
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UNIOSUN mourns five students killed in road accident
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has been thrown into mourning following the death of five students in a fatal road accident on Sunday near the Balogun area in Ikire, Osun State. The accident occurred due to a head-on collision between a luxury bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo. In a statement released on…
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Adeleke visits warring communities, pledges lasting peace
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday visited the warring communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun to assess the extent of damage caused by the recent communal clash. The governor’s visit followed violent clashes that led to the destruction of several houses, vehicles, and shops. In response to the crisis, a 24-hour curfew was imposed to…
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Organising committee releases schedule for Alaafin’s coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin Abimbola Owoade Local Organising Committee has released the full schedule of events for the pre-coronation, coronation, and post-coronation ceremonies of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. WESTERN POST reports that the festivities will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025, and conclude on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Pre-coronation events The celebrations will…
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LASG, LIFC sign MoU with UK City, FCDO for Lagos International Financial Council
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, in partnership with EnterpriseNGR under the Lagos International Financial Council (LIFC), on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The City UK and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to develop an International Financial Centre in Lagos aimed at driving economic growth. The MoU was signed by Lagos State Commissioner for…
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