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Ogun communities experiencing population boom without corresponding infrastructure upgrade- NITP
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, has said many communities in the state are experiencing population boom without corresponding infrastructural upgrade, calling for concerted efforts to address the challenge. The institute therefore, pledged its readiness to strengthen partnerships with the state government and Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, among other relevant government agencies and stakeholders to address this worrying…
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Ondo govt to conduct mass burial for 402 corpses
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has announced plans to conduct a mass burial for over 400 abandoned and unclaimed corpses at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) mortuaries in the Akure and Ondo complexes. Findings revealed that the 402 corpses, which have been lying in the facilities between 2020 and 2024, have become a growing…
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Adelabu condoles with Yinka Ayefele over Fresh FM fire incident
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed deep sympathy to gospel artiste and media personality, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following the fire outbreak at his radio station, Fresh FM 105.9, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu described…
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LASG charges driving school operators on quality drivers’ education
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has called on driving school operators in the state to deliver qualitative driver’s education as part of efforts to address challenges in the public transportation sector. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, gave the charge at the 2025 Train-the-Trainer Workshop organised by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) for driving school operators…
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Florence Ajimobi sympathises with Yinka Ayefele over Fresh FM fire incident
By Tosin Brown – Former First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, has expressed deep sadness over the fire outbreak that gutted Fresh FM, owned by gospel singer and broadcaster, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan over the weekend. In a statement, Mrs. Ajimobi described the incident as a tragic loss not only to Dr. Ayefele and his team but…
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PWDs in Ondo seek NUJ support for rights, budget inclusion
By Boye Oyeyemi – People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ondo State have called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to support their advocacy for equity and inclusion, particularly in budgetary allocations. The appeal was made at the weekend when a delegation led by the Executive Director of Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI), Engr. Olajide Benjamin, paid a courtesy…
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Ooni Ogunwusi canvasses support for first indigenous website
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on both the Federal Government, State Governments and other philanthropists across the nation to support the first Indigenous website, 2geda, to make the country great. Unveiling the social media network at Ilaji Resort and Hotel, in Ibadan, on Saturday, Ooni Ogunwusi said “We must support our youths to make Nigeria great again.…
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Ondo moves to tackle fake news
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has outlined fresh initiatives to combat fake news and promote ethical values across the state. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, disclosed this in a statement obtained by WESTERN POST, stressing that the government is working on a mobile application designed to curb misinformation and conduct opinion polls. Ajanaku explained…
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Makinde sympathises with Yinka Ayefele, Fresh FM over fire damage
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday visited Fresh FM Ibadan to commiserate with the station’s founder, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following a fire outbreak that affected parts of the media outfit. Governor Makinde described Fresh FM as a resilient brand that has continued to add immense value to broadcasting in Oyo State and across Nigeria. He…
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Osun govt unveils portal to enhance direct investment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has launched an investment portal aimed at boosting economic opportunities and making the state more attractive to local and foreign investors. The platform, invest.osunstate.gov.ng, was introduced by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks in the state. In a…
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