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Biometric capture mandatory for Osun 2026 voter registration – REC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has warned that filling out the online voter registration form alone does not qualify anyone as a registered voter, stressing that biometric capture remains a mandatory step. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, stated this on Wednesday during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting at the Olusegun Agbaje…
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Ondo Head of Service dismisses allegations of crisis in TESCOM
The Ondo State Head of Service, Mr. Bayo Philip, has dismissed claims of a leadership crisis in the state’s Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), insisting that the commission is functioning effectively. In a statement signed by the Director of Information, Office of the Head of Service, Sina Adeyeye, and made available to The Western Post, Philip responded to an online publication…
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Property documentation: Ogun govt extends deadline by two weeks
The Ogun State Government has extended the deadline for property owners/occupiers affected by the ongoing audit exercises to submit their title documents by two weeks. A statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl Olatunji Odunlami, said that the extension was aimed at giving property owners and developers more time to either present their planning permits or…
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Herders seek dialogue with Oyo govt over alleged harassment
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association has called for urgent dialogue with the Oyo State Government over alleged indiscriminate arrests of its members and seizure of their cattle across the state. Speaking at a press conference in Akinyele on Tuesday, the state chairman, Alhaji Sanni Muhammed, said the association prefers peaceful engagement to address the situation rather than…
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Alaafin calls for human capital development to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has urged Nigerians to envision a future where local innovations and exports proudly bear the label “Made in Nigeria.” He made this call on Tuesday at the National Industrial Manpower Summit held at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a statement by his Director of…
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Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to security is beyond provision of logistics- Commissioner
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, has said Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to security had gone beyond the provision of logistics, saying he had been actively engaging investors to take advantage of the prevailing peace in the state. He commended the administration of Aiyedatiwa for its sustained efforts in improving security across the state. Speaking during…
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Ogun police to hold shooting range exercise Thursday
The Ogun State Police Command has announced that a shooting range exercise for recruit constables will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta. In a statement, the Command advised residents and commuters in and around the area to exercise caution and steer clear of the marked vicinity during the…
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No truth to claims of judiciary complex structural damage- Ondo Govt
The Ondo State Government has debunked reports alleging structural failure at the ongoing construction site of the state’s new Judiciary Complex in Akure. Speaking during an inspection of the project on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr Abiola Olawoye, noted there was no truth to claims circulating that parts of the complex had collapsed. “We have moved…
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Lagos launches digital house numbering system
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the pilot phase of its innovative “Identifier” project, a comprehensive digital addressing system aimed at streamlining house numbering and street naming across the state. The project, set to begin in Ikeja next week, was launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) at Victoria Island. The…
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Community willpower remains strongest weapon against fire – Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said that despite the reduction in fire incidents through the use of modern technology, community willpower remains the strongest weapon in combating fire outbreaks. He made the remark at the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC) 2.0 in Victoria Island, Lagos, themed “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to…
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