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NGF Chairman, AbdulRazaq mourns Akeredolu
Kwara State Governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness on the death of Ondo State Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu (SAN), describing him as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service. “My heartfelt condolences go to the Progressives Governors’ Forum, the government and people of Ondo State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA),…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ondo Governor Akeredolu’s death, the facts and fallacies
…he died in Germany, not Lagos …he battled prostrate cancer, not leukemia Contrary to the impression in some quarters particularly in some prominent online platforms, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu died in Karzai, Germany and not Lagos, Nigeria as widely reported. WesternPost can report that, that is one fallacy about the late governor’s situation.The second is about the cause of…
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OBITUARY: Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu dies of leukemia at 67
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, passed away on Wednesday, at a German hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for leukemia. He was 67 years old. Akeredolu, who served as the governor of Ondo State since 2017 and won a second term in 2020, was also the chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and a vocal advocate for regional integration…
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Pastor Adeboye didn’t sit on my throne, Oba of Orile-Igbon clears air
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo state, Oba Francis Alao, has reacted to the controversy generated by a photo of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), sitting on one of his palace chairs. The photo, which went viral on social media, showed Pastor Adeboye on the chair while the monarch and his…
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A day not enough to celebrate Christ – Bishop Adeoye
The General Overseer of Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministries (SGTM), Bishop Seun Adeoye has asserted that going by what Jesus Christ has done to the world, he should be celebrated everyday by all. The Lead Bishop of Worldwide Anglican Church (WAC) in Nigeria and the Africa Spokesman of World Bishops’ Council (WBC) in his message on Monday to mark the…
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Islamic group urges Tinubu to find solution to hunger, mass poverty among Nigerians
An Islamic group, The Companion, Association of Muslim Men in Business and the Professions has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently find a lasting solution to hunger and mass poverty among ordinary Nigerians. The National Ameer of ‘The Companion’, Engr. Kamil Olalekan, made the appeal on while declaring open 2023 Dawah Holiday Programme (DPH), held at the NYSC Orientation…
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COAS visits troops in Ibadan
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) ,Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has on 25th December 2023, reassured troops of 2 Division Nigerian Army of his support in making sure troops are not left out alone in the fight to maintain the beacons of unity of Nigeria. The COAS who was represented by the commander corps of Signal Major General Gbeminga Adesina…
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Christmas day service: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to be hopeful of greater prosperity
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful of greater prosperity that would be recorded in the country as the current administration of President Bola Tinubu continues to tackle the myriad challenges facing the nation. The Governor spoke on Monday during an interview with journalists after attending a Holy Communion Service at the Cathedral Church of Christ,…
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Christmas: Adeleke preaches peace, unity
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians in the State and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, urging them to draw from the spiritual import of the celebration by sharing love and fostering harmony in communities. Adeleke, who described Christmas as a moment of reflection on the blessing that the birth of Jesus Christ symbolizes…
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Sanwo-Olu preaches peace, compassion at Christmas
rges residents not to lose hope Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored Nigerians, especially Christians to embrace peace, harmony…
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