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‘Avoid vote-buying, violence’ – Group urges Ekiti youths ahead of guber poll
By Boye Oyeyemi As preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State, the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Ekiti State chapter, has urged young people to reject vote-buying and promote peaceful participation. The Speaker of the Assembly, Ayomide Oluwatosin, gave the advice during a youth dialogue programme themed “Elections Without Violence: The Responsibility of Ekiti Youths.” He said the…
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Clergy faults Ondo CP’s suspension of church activities advisory
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senior Pastor of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has criticised the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, for advising churches to suspend night programmes in order to curb the surge of kidnappings within the state. Giwa described the recommendation as cowardly and unfortunate, insisting that it is the responsibility of security…
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Ogun exco approves seven road projects, confirms traditional rulers’ appointments
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a raft of major infrastructural projects and traditional leadership appointments aimed at accelerating development and strengthening governance across the state. The decisions were taken at the Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chamber and presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Top on the list of approvals is the rehabilitation and construction of seven…
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OYOSUBEB launches 2024 intervention programme, distributes learning materials to schools
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), flagged off the 2024 FGN-UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Programme on Friday. The launch which was held at the OYOSUBEB car park in Agodi, Ibadan, marked the start of large-scale distributions of core textbooks, learning aids, and other school resources to public primary…
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Alaafin congratulates Oba Adekanmbi for emerging new Oniko of Ikolaje
Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has congratulated the newly installed Oniko of Ikolaje, Idiroko-Yewa, Oba Sunday Adekanmbi, while urging him to combine traditional wisdom with modern leadership for the promotion of peace and development in his domain. In a congratulatory message issued by his media aide, Bode Durojaiye, on Saturday, the Alaafin described Oba Adekanmbi’s…
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2026 Budget: LASG dismisses report on N4.2bn for Deputy Governor’s office furniture
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has denied reports claiming that its 2026 budget earmarked ₦4.2 billion for the purchase of office furniture and 30 microphones for the Office of the Deputy Governor. The report had alleged that the allocation covered the procurement of 10 executive tables and chairs, 40 visitor chairs, and 120 officers’ tables and chairs for…
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NGO cautions against vote-buying, violence ahead of Ekiti guber poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The National Peace Committee, an independent non-governmental organisation based in Nigeria, has raised concerns over vote-buying and the growing rate of insecurity in Ekiti State ahead of the June 20 gubernatorial election, while urging stakeholders to prioritise peaceful conduct during the poll. While addressing participants at a three-day stakeholders’ validation forum in Ado, the State’s capital, the…
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Ekiti Govt conducts free treatments for farmers in latest medical outreach
By Boye Oyeyemi The government of Ekiti State has conducted free medical treatments for no fewer than 500 farmers and farm managers in the state under a health outreach program organised to support agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ wellbeing. The programme which was coordinated by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Farm Settlement and Agriculture, Temitope Adewole, offered…
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Senator Bamidele pledges ₦200m annual research fund to Ekiti varsity
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senate Leader of the 10th National Assembly, Opeyemi Bamidele, has pledged an annual research grant of ₦200m to lecturers of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti. He disclosed this during the institution’s maiden matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. Western Post gathered that a total of 1,564 pioneer students were formally admitted…
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Aiyedatiwa commissions 10 ambulances, boosts security with patrol vehicles in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday commissioned 10 ambulances, received 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies and presented official cars to newly appointed Permanent Secretaries at the Government House in Akure. Speaking at the event, the governor emphasised that effective healthcare delivery goes beyond policy statements and the construction of hospital buildings. He said quality medical services require access…
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