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Restore LG funds to save our communities – Osun monarchs urge Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Traditional rulers across Osun State, under the aegis of the Osun Council of Obas, have expressed deep concern over the withholding of Local Government allocations, warning that grassroots governance in the state has been crippled. Meeting at the Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife under the chairmanship of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,…
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Makinde gifts Ayefele brand new SUV after Fresh FM’s fire incident
Following last Friday’s fire outbreak that razed parts of the Music House complex in Ibadan, the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented a brand-new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the popular broadcaster, and Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, Speaking during the presentation at the Music House, Challenge, Ibadan, Makinde who was represented by the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu, Bago lead stakeholders at First Bank Export Expo in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Niger State counterpart, Umar Bago, on Tuesday joined the management of First Bank, led by Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, at the 2025 edition of the bank’s sponsored Export Expo held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who delivered a goodwill address, spoke on the economic imperative of growing Nigeria’s non-oil exports and commended…
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Tragedy as female councillor dies in Lagos after brief illness
A female councillor in Odi-Olowo/ Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Zainab Kosoko Shotayo, has died after brief illness. Shotayo who died at age 30 was the only female and youngest councillor in the Council. Until her death, she was the Chief Whip of the Odi Olowo Ojuwoye Legislative Arm, and also represented Ward C3. In honour…
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Ooni’s aide plays down Alaafin’s reported ultimatum on chieftaincy title
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Palace of the Ooni of Ife has dismissed reports of a 48-hour ultimatum allegedly issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over the conferment of a chieftaincy title. Reacting in a Facebook post, the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Yera Moses Olafare, said his principal, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had…
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Olubadan-designate Ladoja meets Chiefs Council ahead of installation
By Adejayan Gbenga – Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, on Tuesday held his first meeting with members of the Olubadan-in-Council as preparations continue for his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The meeting, which was ongoing at the time of filing this report, marked Ladoja’s first official engagement with the Council since his nomination as the next Olubadan. His return…
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Lagos Council Chairman advocates for Somolu youth inclusion in NDE programmes
The Chairman of Somolu Local Government in Lagos State, Lateef Ashimi, has advocated for the inclusion of the local youths in the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) programmes. Ashimi made the request when he met with officials from the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to address the exclusion of local youth from their skills acquisition programmes. The Council Chairman lamented…
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MURIC mourns late Alara of Aramoko, hails role in promoting Islam
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed grief over the death of Oba Adegoke Olu-Adeyemi, the Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti, describing him as a devout Muslim and a promoter of peace and community development. In a condolence statement signed by its Abuja FCT Chairman, Ustadh Yunus Salaudeen, MURIC commiserated with the royal family, the people of Aramoko-Ekiti, the Muslim Ummah of…
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Oyebanji reinstates information commissioner days after cabinet shake-up
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reinstated Taiwo Olatunbosun as Commissioner for Information, just a week after dissolving the State Executive Council. The reinstatement was confirmed in a letter dated August 18, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro. According to the letter, Olatunbosun, a former Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of…
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Ondo Regent condemns killing, abduction in Ogbese
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Regent of Ayede Ogbese, Princess (Dr) Olufunto Oluyede-Campbell, has condemned the killing of a young businessman, Mr Okudili Okoro, and the abduction of Mrs Orogun. WESTERN POST had reported the incident took place in the town on Thursday, August 14, 2025. However, in a statement issued from the palace on Monday, the Regent described the…
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