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Sanwo-Olu mourns Newswatch co-founder Yakubu Mohammed, calls death colossal loss
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, as a colossal loss to Nigeria’s media industry. Mohammed, a former Managing Editor and ex-Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Newswatch Communications Limited, as well as a one-time Pro-Chancellor and Chancellor of the Governing Council of…
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Edo to witness major urban transformation in 2 years- Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s strong commitment to the development of the State, declaring that his sole motivation in governance is to deliver visible and sustainable development across the Edo state. The governor made the remarks during the inspection of ongoing projects in Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area. Projects inspected include the construction of…
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Ondo sets up panel to address judiciary strike
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has constituted a committee to address the grievances of striking magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts, and members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, with the aim of restoring industrial harmony in the state judiciary. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, disclosed this in a statement issued on…
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Youth poultry empowerment genuine, not scam – Ondo govt
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has urged youths in the state to key into its poultry empowerment programme, insisting that the initiative is genuine and designed to create sustainable livelihoods. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Mr Rotimi Akinsola, made the call on Wednesday at the graduation of the first batch…
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Snub Claim: I didn’t deliberately ignore Alaafin- Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has refuted claims that he deliberately ignored the Alaafin of Oyo at a recent public function, saying the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. The monarch made the clarification during an exclusive interview with Daily Independent journalist in Ibadan, following widespread reactions on social media over…
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AAUA SUG clears air on death toll in Ilesha road crash
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Students’ Union Government of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has moved to correct conflicting reports surrounding the fatal accident involving students on the Ilesha highway. In a statement released on Tuesday, the union said inaccurate figures circulating on social media had created confusion and could tarnish the image of the institution. The clarification, according to the…
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2 months after unveiling his memoirs, Newswatch Magazine co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed, dies
One of the co-founders of Newswatch magazine and pioneer Editor In Chief of the Concord Newspaper, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, has died. Mohammed died at age 75 after a brief ill. One of the children, Yusuf Mohammed, confirmed the development to Western Post on Wednesday morning. Mohammed launched his memoir: “Beyond Expectations,” on November 4, 2025. Mohammed, who had a B.Sc…
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Ogun govt debunks reports on selection of New Awujale of Ijebuland
The Ogun State Government has dismissed reports circulating in parts of the media and on social media claiming that a candidate has been selected to fill the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland. In a press release signed on Monday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Harmzat Ganiyu, the government described the reports as false…
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Badagry LG Chairman leads council officials on condolence visit to late Akran’s palace
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government and Chief Mourner, Babatunde Hunpe, on Tuesday led members of the council on a condolence visit to the palace of the late Akran of Badagry, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I. It would be recalled that Oba Aholu died at the age of 89 on Monday after reigning for 44 years. Hunpe was…
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Olubadan urges media to embrace constructive journalism, national development
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged journalists across the country to uphold fairness, balance and objectivity in their reportage. The monarch made the call on Tuesday while receiving the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, on a courtesy visit to the Olubadan…
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