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No place for Monarchs practicing idol worship, says Oluwo of Iwoland
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has declared that monarchs who engage in idol worship are akin to herbalists and should consider stepping down from their thrones. The monarch criticized kings who pay homage to deities, asserting that such actions undermine their status and authority. Oba Akanbi stated this in his appreciation message to…
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Ooni reports alleged defamatory social media posts to authorities
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The palace of the Ooni of Ife has reported to security authorities some individuals behind what it described as defamatory social media posts targeted at the Monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs of the Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, the palace reiterated its previous press…
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Edo govt petitions IGP over recent political chaos
The Edo State Government has filed a petition with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun concerning the violent incidents that disrupted law and order on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The government has accused reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of orchestrating the chaos under the guise of enforcing a Federal High Court judgment from Abuja, despite a pending stay of…
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APC chieftain backs Pres. Tinubu on tariff suspension for food imports
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend tariffs, duties, and taxes on the importation of food grains and other essential products. Speaking with journalists on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC),…
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Lagos Govt not imposing parking fees on churches, mosques – LASPA clarifies new policy
Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), on Sunday said the information circulating on social media regarding parking charges for churches and mosques in Lagos State is false and misleading. In a statement released by the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, she described as incorrect the statement which stated that “Lagos State parking Authority (LASPA) on Saturday announced…
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Ambode to teenagers: Desist from intimate relationships, focus on academic success
Wife of a former governor of Lagos State and founder of Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative, HOFOWEM, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has advised teenage girls, to distance themselves from premature intimate relationships, and focus on successful academic careers. WESTERN POST reports that the former Lagos FirstLady gave the advice at the public presentation of the book, “Let the Child Live”,…
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2024 Osun Osogbo Festival: Organizers warn against unauthorized content usage
By Deborah Oladejo, OsogboThe organizers of the 2024 Osun-Osogbo Festival have directed media houses, social media influencers, skit makers, and merchandisers not to use or publish any content related to this year’s festival without consent.This directive was contained in a public notice that has gone viral and was seen by WESTERN POST on Saturday.The notice, signed by the Media Manager…
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Ogunsua prohibits trade associations in Modakeke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, has prohibited all existing trade associations across markets in the Modakeke area of Osun State. The decision was taken after a meeting with market men and women at the Ogunsua’s palace. The monarch, who banned all associations of traders, said the step would reduce the effect of inflation…
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Yorubaland Muslims host Oluwo on Sunday
Muslims in Yorubaland have concluded arrangements to host the Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu 1. The grand royal reception is to be held in honour of His Majesty from 2024 Holy pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled for Sunday 21st July, 2024 at Oluwo Palace Square, Iwo, Osun State.
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Ogun set to register additional 100,000 farmers under OGFIMS
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to register an additional 100,000 farmers under the Ogun State Farmer Information Management System (OGFIMS), bringing the total number of registered farmers to 160,000. Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo made this known during the OGFIMS workshop on Farmers and Value Chain Actors’ registration exercise at the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP)…
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