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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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LASTMA, NDLEA strengthen alliance to tackle drug abuse
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Lagos unit, have strengthened an alliance to tackle drug abuse and its implications on road safety. This was made known when the Assistant Commander General, Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, NDLEA, Archie-Abia Ibinabo, paid a visit to LASTMA’s headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, on Tuesday. A statement…
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JUST IN: Fire guts popular market in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga A fire outbreak on Tuesday night razed properties worth millions of naira at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. WESTERN POST gathered that the cause of the fire remains unclear, but eyewitnesses reported that many traders lost their goods in the inferno. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services,…
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Oba Owoade affirms readiness to reclaim Oyo artefacts stolen in 1895
The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Akeem Owoade, has stated his readiness to ensure artefacts taken away by the British in 1895 were returned to the kingdom. A statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, on Tuesday, said “Oba Owoade would make sure that the artefacts taken away by the British in 1895 are…
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Lagos DSVA sensitizes Power Oil staff on workplace harassment
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with Tolaram, sensitised Power Oil staff on fostering a harassment-free workplace. The engagement, organised by the Agency, was part of a two-day virtual conference aimed at driving meaningful progress toward gender equality and empowerment as part of activities marking the 2025 International Women’s Day with the theme: “Accelerate Action”.…
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LASG targets financial independence for people with disability
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that empowerment remains a focal tool for financial independence among Residents in the State, adding that the present administration will not relent in its quest to build an empowered citizenry. Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigboyafe, disclosed this during the graduation ceremony for people with disability trained in Entrepreneurship in Ikeja. The…
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Lagos Assembly crisis worsens over alleged purchase of N5bn vechicles
There is indication that the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly may not be ending anytime soon as allegations of controversial purchase of N5BN vehicles for 40 lawmakers has deepened the feud between the Speaker of the House, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa and erstwhile Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda. Meranda reportedly led the purchase of about 39 vehicles…
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Supreme Court verdict validates my mandate – Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his confidence in the judiciary following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeal challenging his candidacy in the last gubernatorial election. The apex court on Tuesday struck out the case filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, affirming the legitimacy of Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr.…
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