Homeland News
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Renewed clash erupts between Ifon, Ilobu communities in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A fresh wave of violence has erupted between Ifon in Orolu Local Government and Ilobu in Irepodun Local Government of Osun State, resulting in the reported loss of lives and no fewer than 30 persons sustaining gunshot injuries. It was gathered that the clash began about five days ago, with both communities trading accusations over the…
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Former Canadian PM Trudeau, ambassadors to attend Alaafin’s coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be among the high-profile dignitaries attending the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I. The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola, disclosed this during a news briefing at the Alaafin’s palace on Thursday. He confirmed that extensive preparations are…
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Governor Makinde condemns emergency rule in Rivers State
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has condemned the emergency rule declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State, describing it as an illegality that must be resisted by all right-thinking Nigerians. WESTERN POST recalls that President Tinubu suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly on Tuesday for…
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Soun of Ogbomoso hosts Ukrainian investors for sweet potato farming
By Adejayan Gbenga As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security, the Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, on Thursday received prospective investors from Ukraine at his palace in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The monarch, who disclosed the meeting on his official Facebook page, noted that the investors plan to venture into…
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Oyo Gov’t vows crackdown on crime, assures residents of safety
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has vowed to crack down on crime, assuring residents of adequate security and the protection of lives and property. The State Security Council issued the warning on Thursday at a press briefing following an Expanded Security Council meeting presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. Speaking after…
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Gov AbdulRazaq joins millions of muslim faithful for Lesser Hajj
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has joined millions of Muslim faithful in performing this year’s Lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Saudi Arabia. The governor announced this in a message made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Friday morning. “Very early today, I performed the Lesser Hajj (Umrah) on the first night of the last 10 days of…
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Ekiti strengthens partnership with Promasidor, reaffirms commitment to business growth
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that supports investment and economic growth in the state. Oyebanji gave the assurance on Tuesday during a working visit to Promasidor Nigeria Limited in Lagos. The visit was aimed at facilitating the expansion of Ikun Dairy Farm, a key agricultural investment under a Public-Private Partnership…
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Ogun alerts residents of imminent floods
The Ogun State Government on Thursday alerted residents of imminent flash floods between March and July. Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, gave this warning at a briefing held in Abeokuta, to acquaint the residents of the state with the flood alert for 2025. Oresanya said those living on floodplains of Isheri, Akute, Warewa, Yemule River banks in Ijebu-Ode, Ifaara, Ebute-Oni…
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Rivers Emergency Rule: Okpehbolo dissociates self from South South governors’ opposing stance
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo on Thursday disassociated himself from a statement by South-South governors opposing the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, said that the step taken by the President Bola Tinubu is based on his understanding of the issue. The statement read, “The position by the…
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Sanwo-Olu swears in eight permanent secretaries, says 111 appointed since 2019
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that he has sworn in 111 permanent secretaries since assuming office nearly six years ago. He made this known on Thursday while swearing in eight newly appointed permanent secretaries in Lagos. In his address, Sanwo-Olu charged the new appointees to demonstrate complete loyalty to his administration and uphold a culture of accountability.…
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