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Osun APC, Adeleke clash over Amotekun commander, Akinlalu killings
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke to demonstrate his commitment to justice and the rule of law by producing the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Mr. Isaac Adekunle Omoyele, for police investigation over the recent Akinlalu killings. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s Director…
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Tinubu Support Group condoles ex-Ondo Speaker over wife’s death
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Tinubu Support Group (TSG), a leading political mobilisation body for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, has commiserated with the former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kenneth Olawale, over the death of his wife. In a condolence message signed by its Director General in Ondo State, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, the group…
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Twins symbolise harmony, prosperity, says Alaafin at Igbo-Ora celebration
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has emphasized the unifying power of culture and the spiritual significance of twins in Yoruba tradition during the 2025 Twins Festival held in Igbo-Ora, Oyo State. The annual event, themed “Twinning for Youth Re-orientation and Empowerment,” was organized by the Oyo State Government through…
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Alaafin palace clarifies Igbo-Ora Festival incident
By Adejayan Gbenga – The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has clarified the reported disturbance that occurred on Saturday during the annual World Twins Festival in Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa area of Oyo State. Western Post learnt that pandemonium broke out when some youths blocked the convoy of the Alaafin as he attempted to leave the venue…
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Aiyedatiwa moves to protect community from sea incursion
By Foashade Olorunfemi In a bid to protect its people from the Atlantic Ocean surge, the Ondo state government has resolved to end the cycle of failed interventions and reclaim land from the ravaging sea. Last week, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa dispatched a high-powered delegation to Ghana on a fact-finding mission- a move aimed at identifying credible partners for a hitch-free…
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Fayemi visits Oba Ladoja, prays for transformational reign
By Adejayan Gbenga – Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, describing him as a leader who embodies the finest virtues of the historic city. Fayemi, who shared details of the visit on Friday, said he was abroad during the monarch’s…
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Ogun Police launch Gateway Shield app to enhance community safety, intelligence sharing
The Ogun State Police Command has unveiled a new Community Safety and Intelligence Platform known as the Gateway Shield App, designed to strengthen rapid response, public engagement, and real-time crime reporting across the state. The initiative was introduced under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, who in 2024 commissioned the modern Ogun State…
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Oyo govt rejects proposal to extend retirement age for teachers
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has rejected a proposal to extend the retirement age of teachers and other civil servants from 60 to 65 years, saying such a move would reduce job opportunities for younger graduates in the state. Speaking at the 2nd Multidisciplinary International Conference of the Postgraduate College, Lead City University, Ibadan, the Commissioner for…
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A Legacy of Service: 750 Lagos Public Servants honoured for 3 decades of dedication
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government has bestowed honour on 750 Public Servants, including Permanent Secretaries, with Long Service Awards for their dedication and meritorious service to the State over the past 30 years and more. This was announced by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, at the 2025 Long Service Merit Award ceremony held in Ikeja. The…
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Lagos HoS urges public servants to harness AI, digitalization for inclusive governance
By Folashade Olorunfemi Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has called on public servants to utilize the power of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foaster inclusive governance and increase public satisfaction. He made this call at a public lecture and celebration of outstanding officers, themed “Transforming Public Service Delivery: Leveraging Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Inclusive Governance,” in…
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