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Fire engulfs residential building in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga A fire broke out on Thursday at a residential building in the Ile-Labe Abepe area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. WESTERN POST learnt that eight rooms were affected in the incident. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maruf Akinwande, confirmed the outbreak in a statement on Friday. He explained that the fire was caused by an…
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Why we must uphold our culture – Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting and preserving culture and tradition in the state. Governor Makinde made this known on Thursday at the grand finale of the 2025 World Egungun Festival, held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. The event was graced by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
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Oyo Assembly confirms chairman, board members for LG Service Commission
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nomination of Mr. Akinwale Akinwole as Chairman of the State Local Government Service Commission, along with four other members selected from different geo-political zones of the state. Governor Seyi Makinde had, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, sent a message to the House seeking confirmation of the…
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‘Tinubu has set South West on path to transformation’ – Ooni of Ife
By Kunle Sanni The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), describing it as a landmark step toward the region’s transformation. In a statement released by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the monarch praised the President’s visionary…
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Insecurity: Oyebanji seeks more police deployment to Ekiti
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to deploy additional personnel to the state to further enhance security and address criminal activities, particularly at the border towns. Oyebanji urged the police force to intensify efforts to enhance security as the state would soon enter the election season. The governor made the call in…
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APC, PDP clash over alleged plot to undermine LGAs in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led state government of plotting to cripple local government administration through the courts. Specifically, the APC alleged that the state government is seeking a court order to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing funds to local government councils led…
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Lagos impounds 926 vehicles for one-way driving, other traffic offences
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through its Central Business District (CBD), announced on Thursday that it had impounded 926 vehicles and 33 tricycles for violating traffic regulations. The vehicles were seized for offences such as obstructing traffic, illegal parking, making illegal U-turns, and driving against traffic (one-way driving)—all of which contribute to persistent gridlock along the CBD axis.…
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Oyo approves establishment of Farm Service Centres
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State government has approved the establishment of Farm Service Centres across the nine agricultural zones of the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Dotun Oyelade, announced this after the State Executive Council meeting in Ibadan. The project, costing ₦570,775,722, will create a one-stop shop for agricultural inputs across the zones, enhance the…
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Oyo to spend N109bn on Ladoja Circular Road expansion, facilities
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has assured that the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road will be fully operational by 2027. The government disclosed plans to spend N109.23 billion on expanding the scope of work along the 15.5km southeast segment, including the construction of toll plazas, flyovers, underpasses, entry and exit points, and a mini toll gate at the 16.7km…
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LECAN slams IBEDC, labels electricity band system fraudulent
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN), Osun State Chapter, has condemned the electricity supply band classification introduced by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), describing it as fraudulent and exploitative. The association staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo on Thursday, decrying alleged exploitation, harassment, and inhumane treatment of customers by IBEDC. The protesters carried…
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