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Oyo Assembly probes activities of Pacesetter Transport Services
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has launched a comprehensive investigation into the operations of the state-owned Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS). The directive was issued after the House received an interim report from its Committee on Transport on Wednesday. The committee, chaired by Hon. Babajide Adebayo, was given a two-week deadline to engage with PTS management and…
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Fire outbreak: Governor Makinde visits Aleshinloye Market, outlines plans for traders
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with traders at Aleshinloye Market following a fire outbreak on Wednesday. Represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, Makinde conveyed the government’s sympathy to the victims during an on-the-spot assessment of the incident. He assured traders that the government would provide immediate support once a full report of the…
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Okpebholo recalls suspended Edo commissioner for justice, Osagie
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has recalled his Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, 37 days after he was suspended. A letter to Osagie by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, dated March 12, 2025, said that “having considered the report of the Investigative Panel set up by Government to investigate allegations of financial infractions reported…
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Adeleke provides free eyeglasses to over 42,000 students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo No fewer than 42,000 pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools across Osun State have received free corrective eyeglasses as part of a statewide vision care initiative. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, disclosed this on Wednesday during the presentation of corrective eyeglasses and medications to public school students, alongside the distribution of free medical…
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Leadership is about using influence to effect meaningful change- Okpebholo
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has leadership is not about wielding power but about using influence and actions to effect meaningful change. He identified the dearth of leadership as a major factor stalling Nigeria’s development. Okpebholo made this assertion while delivering a keynote address titled “Shaping the Future: The Importance of Leadership in Edo State Youth Development”…
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Osun LG crisis: APC urges AGF to reject PDP chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to disregard a letter introducing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors. The letter, issued by the Osun State Government through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Tesleem Igbalaye,…
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UPDATED: President Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Lagos Assembly members
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, has virtually all 40 members of the Assembly in attendance. Sources familiar with the meeting disclosed that Mojisola Meranda, the former Speaker of the Assembly, is present at the session. Meanwhile, Mudashiru Obasa, who…
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BREAKING: Obasa, Lagos Assembly members meet Tinubu in State House Abuja
By Kunle Sanni The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, accompanied by other assembly members, has arrived at the State House in Abuja. Our reporter observed that they arrived at the Presidential Villa at approximately 2:50 PM on Wednesday. Their visit comes in the wake of significant leadership changes within the Lagos State House of Assembly.…
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Edo pledges special consideration to wellbeing of visually impaired citizens
The Edo State Government has pledged to protect, uphold and give special consideration to the well-being and livelihood of the visually impaired citizens who reside in the state. The government also vowed to provide quality education and employment opportunities for the visually impaired persons in the state. Edo deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, stated this when he hosted members of the…
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BREAKING: Nine surveyors abducted in Ondo regain freedom
By Adejayan Gbenga Nine surveyors abducted in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have regained their freedom. WESTERN POST recalls that the victims were kidnapped a week ago while working on-site at Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million for their release. However, after prolonged negotiations, they reportedly accepted N20 million. Their…
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