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Makinde backs youth inclusion in governance ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has declared his support for the Not-Too-Young-To-Rule initiative. Speaking at the 70th birthday and 50th ministry anniversary of Rev. (Dr.) Moses and Pastor (Mrs.) Funmilayo Aransiola, held on Friday at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, the governor emphasized the need to give…
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Catholic Diocese pledges support for relocation of Owo Memorial Park
…Aiyedatiwa meets stakeholders, sets up team on new location The controversies trailing the demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo may have been laid to rest as the Catholic Diocese on Friday accepted and pledged support for the relocation of the cenotaph to another site in Owo. This followed a meeting with stakeholders by the Governor of Ondo State, Dr.…
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Osun lawmaker tasks students on research into voter apathy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewumi Adeyemi, has urged Nigerian researchers to investigate the causes of voter apathy and leadership failure in the country. Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Research Fair of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Adeyemi, who represents Obokun State Constituency, emphasised that research can play a crucial role in understanding…
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Residents commend NYSC for free medical outreach in Kajola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Residents of Kajola in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State have commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for providing free medical services under its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD). The outreach, held at the Kajola Township Hall, offered residents free medical consultations, checkups, essential drugs, and health education on dental care,…
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Abiodun lauds Tinubu for signing tax reform bills
…says reform will benefit Nigerians The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the tax reform bills into law, saying that the bills would benefit Nigerians and assist in the growth of the economy. Abiodun, who highlighted the expected gains of Tinubu’s tax reform to include relief for low-income earners, support for small…
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Kwara Govt condemns rising attacks on teachers, vows action
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Kwara State Government has condemned the rising incidents of violence against teachers, describing the trend as disturbing and unacceptable in any society that values education. In a statement issued on Thursday by Peter Amogbonjaye, Press Secretary, on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, the government expressed concern…
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Makinde urges prayers, harmony as Muslims mark Hijrah 1447 AH
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state, Nigeria, and across the world on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. In a statement issued on Friday, the governor urged the Muslim Ummah to continue their good deeds, noting that they would surely be rewarded. Makinde stated that…
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Olaribikusi Ruling House petitions IGP, CJN to stop Eleruwa’s coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olaribikusi Ruling House of Eruwa has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) over the planned coronation of Prince Samuel Adebayo Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwa, scheduled for June 28, 2025. In the petition filed by their counsel, Kunle Abimbola (Esq.), the…
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Alumni, students reject renaming of Ibadan Polytechnic after ex-governor Olunloyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – Members of the alumni community and students of The Polytechnic Ibadan have rejected the renaming of the institution after the late former Oyo State governor, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, calling for an immediate review. Yomi Akande, an alumnus and leader of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), expressed widespread dissatisfaction, stating that while Olunloyo’s name is honorable, changing…
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JUST IN: Late Gov. Akeredolu’s wife reacts to Owo rites, rejects curses
By Boye Oyeyemi – Betty Akeredolu, wife of the late former Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said she is unbothered by the traditional rites recently performed by some traditionalists in Owo, the hometown of the late governor. It would be recalled that Western Post earlier reported a viral video showing traditionalists in Owo chanting in the local dialect and…
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