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Constituents oppose proposed creation of Ose State from Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Indigenes of Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State have opposed the proposed creation of a new Ose State, a bill currently before the National Assembly. The proposal, sponsored by Ife Ehindero, the member representing the Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency, has already scaled through its first reading, with Ikare Akoko suggested as the state capital. At…
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Rita’s service extension due to missed biometrics, not anti-govt remarks – NYSC
By Kunle Sanni – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed claims that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye was denied her Certificate of National Service (CNS) for making critical remarks about the government. In a statement on Sunday, the scheme clarified that Rita, with State Code Number LA/24B/8325, is among 131 corps members whose certificates were withheld for valid…
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Ikirun residents protest alleged sale of market land
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Residents of Ikirun, in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, on Sunday protested the alleged sale of a section of the historic Monday Market, a major economic and cultural hub in the community. The protesters, who marched to the market square, called on the Ikirun Elders-in-Council, the Osun State Government, and the Ifelodun…
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Osun govt urges Tinubu to order release of withheld LG funds
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate release of local government allocations withheld from the state, citing a recent Court of Appeal judgment that upheld the February 22, 2025, council elections. In a statement, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, welcomed the intervention of traditional…
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Lagos hosts Africa’s biggest esports tournament, strengthens continental leadership
Lagos has reinforced its position as Africa’s esports powerhouse with the successful hosting of GamrX 2025, the continent’s largest competitive gaming tournament. The event, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, drew over 1,000 gamers from more than 13 African countries, competing in titles such as Street Fighter, Red Bull Kumite, EA FC, Mortal Kombat, PUBG Mobile, and Call…
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Ex-govenor Daniel accuses Dapo Abiodun of planning to demolish his properties
The no love lost relationship between ex-governor, now Senator, representing the Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and Governor Dapo Abiodun has again been reignited with the former accusing the latter of planning to demolish his properties in Sagamu. In a statement titled “Political Persecution as Governor Abiodun Issues Quit, Demolition Notices on Daniel’s Properties in…
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Akeredolu’s wife urges Tinubu to hold governors accountable
Governors receiving the alerts – Shehu Sani By Boye Oyeyemi – Former First Lady of Ondo State, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps in holding state governors accountable for the use of increased federal allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy. She made the appeal in a Facebook post sighted by WESTERN POST…
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Okpebholo promises to deliver Edo’s first flyover bridge April 2026
Okpebholo Promises To Deliver Edo’s First Flyover Bridge April 2026 The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced that the State’s first flyover bridge will be completed by April next year, four months earlier than initially scheduled. Okpebholo made this known during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Esan North-East Local Government Area, ahead of the…
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Osun goddess favours Tinubu’s re-election, says Ataoja of Osogbo
…as monarch seeks release of withheld LG funds By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, has declared that the Osun goddess has “adopted” President Bola Tinubu and will deliver Osun State for him in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Osun-Osogbo Festival at the sacred grove, the monarch…
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Sanwo-Olu charges new Lagos LG, LCDA chairmen to deliver on promises
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the newly elected Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to fulfil their campaign promises and align their programmes with the state’s THEMES PLUS Development Agenda. He assured them of the state government’s continued support and guidance. Speaking on Friday at the…
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