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Court jails 32 for internet fraud in Ibadan, Osogbo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 32 internet fraudsters before seven High Court judges in Ibadan, Oyo State, and one judge in Osogbo, Osun State. The convicted individuals include Udoka Uzo Omefe, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, Ajayi Elijah Oladimeji, Eze James Jeffery, Olaleye Tope Akorede, Akinyemi Emmanuel…
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Three arraigned for alleged ₦25m maize farm theft, damage in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Three men were arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Friday over the alleged theft and destruction of a maize plantation valued at ₦25 million. The defendants—Olaide Oyesola (40), Sataru Yunusa (45), and Odubayo Olufisayo—whose residential addresses were not disclosed, faced a six-count charge including conspiracy, stealing, malicious damage, unlawful entry, assault, and conduct…
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Inferno destroys shops in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga A fire broke out at the Police Barracks, Omolewa, Yemetu area of Ibadan on Saturday, destroying six out of 24 shops in a shopping complex. WESTERN POST gathered that property worth millions of naira was lost in the early morning inferno. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident on…
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Aiyedatiwa celebrates pa Fasoranti at 99, urges revival of Yoruba culture
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has described Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti as a rare symbol of patriotism, courage, and integrity whose life of selfless service remains a guiding light for generations of Nigerians. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the remarks on Saturday in Akure at the second edition of the Chief Reuben Fasoranti Public Service Lecture, organised by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Akande, Mimiko, Adebayo, Monarchs storm Oke-Imesi Ekiti for Dare Babarinsa 70th birthday
Former Governors of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, former Governors of Ekiti, Segun Oni and Niyi Adebayo were among prominent Nigerians and traditional rulers that converged on Okemesi Ekiti on Friday to celebrate the 70th birthday of veteran journalist, Mr. Dare Babarinsa. Mr. Babarinsa is Chairman of Gaskia Media Group and co-founder of…
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Meet the Chairman, MD of the newly established South West Development Commission
President Bola Tinubu on May 8 named two-time senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as chairman of the newly established South West Development Commission (SWDC) and Dr Charles Akinola as the managing director. Here are a few things to know about the two eminent persons. Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi – international development expert Born in Ido Ekiti on August 22, 1955, Adetumbi attended the…
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Gateway International Agro Cargo Airport has most advanced technology, facilities- Ogun Govt
The Ogun State Government said that the Gateway International Airport has the most advanced technology. It said that the airport, located at Ilishan/Iperu axis of the state, would stand the test of time with the modern facilities and state-of-the-art aviation technology. The Managing Director of the Airport, Captain Dapo Olumide, stated this when he conducted a group of journalists who…
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Lagos State Cooperative College holds second convocation
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Cooperative College, Oko-Oba, will hold its second convocation from Monday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Provost, Mr. Akorede Ojomu, announced this at a pre-convocation news conference held on Friday at the college premises in Agege. Ojomu said the convocation aligns with the state’s THEMES Plus Agenda and will contribute to manpower development…
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Lagos disburses N1.9bn to empower women, youths in one year
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has disbursed N1.9 billion in empowerment initiatives to vulnerable women and youths between 2024 and 2025, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Bolaji Dada, disclosed on Friday. Speaking at the 2025 ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, Dada said 250 women-focused NGOs also received N250,000 each as grants in the…
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FULL LIST of board members of South-West Development Commission emerge
President Bola Tinubu has named the governing board and managing director for the newly established South West Development Commission (SWDC), with Olubunmi Adetunmbi from Ekiti State emerging as chairman and Charles Akinola from Osun State appointed as managing director. The announcement was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during Thursday’s plenary session, seeking the confirmation…
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