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Adeleke urges mass participation in continuous voter registration exercise
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on residents and indigenes of the state to actively participate in the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which commenced on Monday. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor described voter registration as a critical civic duty, especially for those who have just…
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Osun announces Wednesday holiday for annual Isese Festival
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Festival. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Abdul Rasheed Aderibigbe, the government said the holiday would allow traditional religion worshippers across the state to participate in the annual celebration. The statement noted that…
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‘It’s destiny’ — Ladoja speaks on becoming 44th Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has described his journey to the throne of Ibadanland as one marked by patience, perseverance, and divine favour. Speaking publicly for the first time since his official nomination, the former Oyo State governor reflected on the challenges of his rise to the ancient stool, following the passing of his predecessor,…
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NULGE accuses AGF of plot to divert Osun LG funds
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, has accused the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, of attempting to divert local government allocations in the state for the benefit of All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Monday, the state president of NULGE,…
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Makinde declares August 20 public holiday for Isese Day
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a work-free day to mark the annual Isese (Traditional) Day celebration in the state. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Adeyemo, and released to the media by the Governor’s Chief…
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Isese Day: Ogun declares August 20 public holiday
The Ogun State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, as a public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day celebration. It would be recalled that August 20 was formally declared a public holiday in 2023, following a motion passed by the Ogun State House of Assembly and the concurrent approval of Governor Dapo Abiodun. The day is set aside to…
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LAMATA commissions Non-Motorized Walkway Project along Red Line corridor
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commissioned the Non-Motorized Walkway Project (NMWP) along the Red Line rail corridor, providing new pedestrian-friendly infrastructure at Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, and Ikeja. The project, officially signed off on Tuesday, is designed to enhance intermodal connectivity between the railway and bus systems by creating safe walking spaces beneath bridges at the four locations.…
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JUST IN: Ondo Revenue Service clarifies viral report on IGR figures
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) has refuted a report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms, which claimed the state generated ₦22,483,369,409.97 as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first half of 2025. In a statement signed by the Acting Executive Chairman, Bayo Rojugbokan, and obtained by WESTERN POST, the agency…
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JUST IN: Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, arrives Ibadan ahead of coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, arrived at his family residence in Isale-Osi, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, at 1:20 p.m. on Monday. He was warmly received by family members and friends. Special prayers in both Islamic and Christian traditions were held in his honour. Oba Ladoja is expected to proceed to his Bodija residence later today. Sources…
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BREAKING: Revoke Okanlomo of Yorubaland title within 48 hours – Alaafin warns Ooni of Ife
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo and Titan of Yorubaland, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has expressed strong concerns over the alleged conferment of the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on business tycoon Dotun Sanusi by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye,…
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