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Ogun to create additional ministries as Abiodun charges new cabinet members on service delivery

… swears in 20 commissioners, 22 special advisers Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday said plans have been concluded to create more ministries in the state. This is even as he charged the newly appointed 20 Commissioners and 22 Special Advisers in the state to brace up for the task ahead of his administration in further making the…

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LASG warns against violation of traffic laws

The Lagos State Government through the Special Offences (Mobile) Court, has warned rebellious motorists fond of violating the traffic law of the state to desist or be ready to face the consequences of their actions under the law. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, represented by the Director for Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Dr. Babajide Martins made…

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Lagos Cleric greets Seyi Tinubu at 30

The General Overseer of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has congratulated the son of Nigeria’s President, Seyi Tinubu on his 30th birthday. In a voice note sent to WesternPost by the Cleric on Friday, Ikuru prayed for good health and sound mind for Seyi Tinubu, adding that whatever he lays his hands on shall prosper. He said ”…

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BREAKING: LASG seals Mile 12, Owode Onirin markets for violation of environmental laws

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos state government has sealed the popular Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets along Ikorodu road, for contravening the environmental laws consistently. WesternPost learnt that the markets were sealed by the through its Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), following the traders’ refusal to adhere to the regulatory guidelines. Confirming the…

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Chain Reactions Africa urges government, businesses to monitor new variant of populism amongst youth

One of Africa’s leading Public Relations and Communications Consulting firms, Chain Reactions Africa has called on government and businesses in Nigeria to keep an eye on the rising wave of a new variant of populism amongst the youth as it could upend both government and businesses. The rise of this new variant of populism has been described by the organisation…

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Governor Adeleke hosts Chief of Army Staff, commends military for supporting democracy

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the Nigerian military for shunning anti-democratic acts, describing democracy as a necessity for all societies. Welcoming the Chief of Army General, Taoheed Lagbaja, to his country home on Thursday, Adeleke condemned democratic setbacks in some parts of Africa and urged the strengthening of democratic correction mechanisms instead of coup d’etat. The governor, in…

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Abiodun to swear in new commissioners, special advisers tomorrow

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun will swear in commissioner designates and special advisers on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, on Thursday. The statement read, “The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will tomorrow , Friday 13th October, 2023, swear in Commissioners-designate and Special Advisers. “The event which…

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Lagos Rail Mass Transit to increase train trips, suspend operations for two days

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will increase the number of train trips on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line from 12 to 54, starting from Monday, October 16, 2023. The government also plans to increase the trips to 74 by the end of November. However, to make this transition, the government will need to shut…

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Rotary Club, NDLEA mark World Mental Health Day with students

Rotary Club of Akure, in partnership with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), organized a sensitization program for secondary school students on drug abuse and mental health rights on October 10, 2023, to mark the World Mental Health Day. The event, which took place at Oyemekun Grammar School hall, Akure, was themed “Mental health is a universal right” and was…

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Communal clash: Osun relaxes 24-hour curfew to 12 in warring communities

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed that the hitherto 24-hour curfew imposed on the two warring communities of Ifon and Orolu in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government areas of the State be reduced to 12 hours. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, on Tuesday, said the governor’s latest directive was anchored on the…

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