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Ex-Lagos Commissioner, Bosun Jeje dies after serious illness
A former Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Bosun Jeje is dead. Jeje’s death was announced by his elder brother, Pastor Adekunle Jeje on his Facebook page on Saturday, 2 September, 2023. It was learnt that the deceased was sick for long period of time before his death. The deceased was a Mortgage Banker and served as Housing Commissioner in the…
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Oyo Gov approves selection of RCCG pastor Olaoye as new Soun
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola said in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law. “His Excellency congratulates the new Soun-elect on his ascension to the throne of…
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TVC News, other journalists emerge BudgIT’s 2023 govSpend media fellows
BudgIT, a foremost civic-tech organization leading the advocacy for accountability, transparency, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has announced the 2023 recipients of the prestigious GovSpend Media Fellowship. After a rigorous selection process, these exceptional individuals have been selected for their outstanding potential to drive positive change in governance. The GovSpend Media Fellowship aims to empower and support talented individuals…
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Abiodun flags off distribution of 300,000 rice palliatives in Ogun
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has flagged off the distribution of 300,000 bags of 10kg rice palliatives to citizens of the state. The event, which took place on Friday, was in line with the promise made by Prince Abiodun to ensure the immediate distribution of the palliatives. The governor acknowledged that the palliatives were sent to states by the…
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Dualise Ore-Akure Road, Ondo acting governor appeals to FG
Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Works on the need to dualise the Ore-Ondo-Akure Express road in Ondo State. He said, dualising the road will benefit hugely the life, social and economy of residents and users of the road. Aiyedatiwa made this demand on Friday, while hosting the Minister of Works, Senator…
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DSS detains suspended Ogun LG boss, Adedayo
The suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, has been detained by the Department of State Security Services (DSS). WesternPost gathered that Adedayo was said to have arrived at the office of the DSS on Friday morning to honour its invitation, but was subsequently detained. The embattled Council boss had alleged that local government…
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No LG allocation missing, JAAC members tell Ogun assembly
Members of the Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC), in Ogun State have denied the allegation of fund diversion against the state government. They told members of the state House of Assembly that every fund approved by the Committee consisting of stakeholders passed through the accounts of the various local government councils. The committee members, who appeared before the lawmakers,…
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‘Sanwo-Olu striving to make Lagos top other African cities in livability’
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged to intensify efforts for Lagos to top other African cities with high desirability by people to live, work, and invest in years ahead. According to a recent report by Brand Finance City Index 2023, Cape Town, Cairo, Johannesburg, Casablanca, Lagos and Nairobi are the only six African countries that appear on the 100 world’s best…
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Again, Osun APC expels 26 Aregbesola loyalists
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has again announced the expulsion of 26 strong loyalists of the immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, for allegedly committing anti-party activities by creating parallel organ and factionalising the party. WesternPost had earlier reported on Wednesday that the party expelled 84 members of the party. The chairman of the party in…
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Ijebu East lawmakers suspend Chairman, Adedayo, over alleged financial maladministration
The Legislative Council of Ijebu East local Government Area of Ogun State, has suspended the Council Chairman, Wale Adedayo, for a period of three months over what it described as ‘financial maladministration. The LG lawmakers, in a letter titled, “Financial Maladministration of Hon. Wale Adedayo as Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Ogbere, Ijebu, said the legislators had received several…
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