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Ilorin court grants Portable bail as PMAN officials named as sureties
By Mosunmola Ayobami and Tosin Brown An Upper Area Court sitting in Ilorin has granted Nigerian hip-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, bail in the sum of N1 million following his arraignment on charges of criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting disturbance, and cyberstalking. The bail was granted on Monday, with the court mandating two sureties in like sum. One…
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Bride-to-be disappears from Nikah ceremony in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Nikah ceremony in the Alanamu area of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State took an unexpected turn on Sunday when the bride-to-be, an 18-year-old, went missing moments before the solemnization. According to an eyewitness who spoke to Western Post on Monday, preparations for the Islamic wedding were already in full swing when the…
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Eight applicants fail drug test, lose Kwara TESCOM jobs
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Eight out of the 1,800 candidates shortlisted for teaching positions under the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances. The announcement was made in a statement released by TESCOM on Monday. According to the commission’s chairman, Bello Taoheed Abubakar, the affected individuals tested positive for hard drugs including…
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PDP Governors meet in Ibadan over Rivers crisis, 2027 strategy
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Sunday received governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan for a two-day meeting. WESTERN POST gathered that the meeting is expected to focus on critical issues affecting the party, including the political crisis in Rivers State, the recent declaration of a state of emergency,…
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Lagos commits to full delivery of 68km Green Line rail roject
The Lagos State Government has announced its decision to complete the ambitious 68-kilometer Green Line rail project in one go, departing from the phased approach used in previous rail developments. Stretching from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, the Green Line is poised to revolutionize transportation in Lagos by easing traffic congestion, reducing dependence on private vehicles, and boosting mobility…
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PHOTO NEWS: Makinde hosts Gala Night for PDP Governors’ Forum in Ibadan
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Sunday night hosted a Gala Night in honour of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum in Ibadan, the state capital. The event, held at the Professor Thomas Oritsejolomi Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, was organised as part of activities ahead of the PDP Governors’ Forum meeting…
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Ejigbo LCDA: Bamigbetan’s ‘kangaroo’ shadow election total violation of APC constitution – Group
A group, Concerned Loyalists to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Lekaansi, in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (Ejigbo LCDA) of Lagos State, has described the purported Mandate Movement primary election allegedly conducted by the former Council Chairman, Kehinde Bamigbetan, at his residence, as a “sham.” A statement issued by Chief Rasheed Olanlope on behalf of the group on Sunday, asserted that…
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Kwara Police arrest singer Portable over alleged defamation, threat to life
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over allegations of criminal defamation and threats to life. The arrest followed a petition filed by fellow entertainer, Okunlola Saheed, widely known as Osupa, alleging multiple offenses committed by the singer. Both individuals are active players in the entertainment industry.…
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There is no supremacy battle between Ooni, Alaafin- Olugbon
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, has declared that there is no more supremacy battle between the Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife. Oba Alao made this known on Sunday when he visited Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Owoade I at his residence. “My purpose of coming here is to pay homage to our leader,…
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APC accuses Osun Govt of plotting attack on council chiefs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to direct the state Commissioner of Police to investigate an alleged plot by Governor Ademola Adeleke to attack APC local government officials using individuals disguised as police officers. In a statement signed by the party’s Director…
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