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Osun APC accuses PDP of plotting violence in LGAs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to recruit armed thugs to unleash violence on reinstated local government officials and party members. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, addressed to the Commissioner of Police and copied…
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Aiyedatiwa inaugurates OSOPADEC Board, approves largest-ever budget
By Adeboye Ado – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved a record N33.8 billion budget for the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) for the 2025 fiscal year. The announcement came during the inauguration of the newly constituted OSOPADEC Board on Monday at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure. The Governor urged the board to…
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Oyo Deputy Governor urges unity in PDP ahead of 2027 elections
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, has called for unity among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the call on Sunday during the grand Eid-al-Adha celebration at his country home in Kishi. The event brought together prominent Oke-Ogun stakeholders, PDP leaders, and members from…
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Oto-Awori LCDA: Abiodun to serve as Acting Chairman
The Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), may appoint the Vice Chairman, Kareem Azeez Abiodun, as the Acting Chairman following the death of the Chairman, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa. It was learnt that the announcement would be made later today (Monday) by the legislative, executive, and management teams of the LCDA. The decision was aimed to ensure uninterrupted administrative operations…
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Rising cult clashes: Lagos Assembly invites police chief, LG commissioner, 3 other officials
Following the rising spate of cult clash and violence in Lagos State, members of the House of Assembly have invited the State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, and three other key officials of the state. Also summoned were the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bolaji Robert; Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Ope George; Commissioner of Youths, Mobolaji…
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Oyo announces date for coronation of new Eleruwa of Eruwa
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced the date for the coronation of the new Eleruwa of Eruwa. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, it was revealed that Prince Adebayo Adegbola will be crowned on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The statement also confirmed that the coronation ceremony has been endorsed…
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Akintola applauds Governor Makinde’s infrastructure strides
By Adejayan Gbenga – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former APC governorship aspirant, Chief Niyi Akintola, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his outstanding performance in office, especially in the area of infrastructure development. In an interview with The People’s Verdict, Akintola described Makinde as a true “Omoluabi” — a man of impeccable character, humility, intelligence, and purpose. He…
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IPMAN directs members to boycott Lekki-Epe corridor from Monday
By Adejayan Gbenga The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone, has directed its members to boycott the Lekki-Epe corridor from Monday to avoid embarrassment. The chairman of the zone, Chief Oyewole Akanni, issued the directive in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Sunday. According to him, the national office had earlier instructed members not…
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Adeleke warns radio stations, politicians over inciting remarks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned radio stations operating within the state to desist from serving as platforms for inciting violence and violating national broadcasting regulations. He also cautioned opposition politicians against making statements capable of inciting unrest or encouraging the public to take the law into their own hands following the recent judicial…
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‘I’ll win if I contest for Oyo governorship’ – Oriyomi Hamzat
By Adejayan Gbenga – Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed strong confidence that he would win if he decides to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. Speaking during a recent live broadcast monitored by WESTERN POST, Hamzat reacted indignantly to a caller from abroad who advised him against running for the governorship seat. The caller had warned the…
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