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Leadership is about using influence to effect meaningful change- Okpebholo
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has leadership is not about wielding power but about using influence and actions to effect meaningful change. He identified the dearth of leadership as a major factor stalling Nigeria’s development. Okpebholo made this assertion while delivering a keynote address titled “Shaping the Future: The Importance of Leadership in Edo State Youth Development”…
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Osun LG crisis: APC urges AGF to reject PDP chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to disregard a letter introducing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors. The letter, issued by the Osun State Government through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Tesleem Igbalaye,…
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UPDATED: President Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Lagos Assembly members
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, has virtually all 40 members of the Assembly in attendance. Sources familiar with the meeting disclosed that Mojisola Meranda, the former Speaker of the Assembly, is present at the session. Meanwhile, Mudashiru Obasa, who…
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BREAKING: Obasa, Lagos Assembly members meet Tinubu in State House Abuja
By Kunle Sanni The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, accompanied by other assembly members, has arrived at the State House in Abuja. Our reporter observed that they arrived at the Presidential Villa at approximately 2:50 PM on Wednesday. Their visit comes in the wake of significant leadership changes within the Lagos State House of Assembly.…
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Edo pledges special consideration to wellbeing of visually impaired citizens
The Edo State Government has pledged to protect, uphold and give special consideration to the well-being and livelihood of the visually impaired citizens who reside in the state. The government also vowed to provide quality education and employment opportunities for the visually impaired persons in the state. Edo deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, stated this when he hosted members of the…
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BREAKING: Nine surveyors abducted in Ondo regain freedom
By Adejayan Gbenga Nine surveyors abducted in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have regained their freedom. WESTERN POST recalls that the victims were kidnapped a week ago while working on-site at Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million for their release. However, after prolonged negotiations, they reportedly accepted N20 million. Their…
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LASTMA, NDLEA strengthen alliance to tackle drug abuse
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Lagos unit, have strengthened an alliance to tackle drug abuse and its implications on road safety. This was made known when the Assistant Commander General, Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, NDLEA, Archie-Abia Ibinabo, paid a visit to LASTMA’s headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, on Tuesday. A statement…
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JUST IN: Fire guts popular market in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga A fire outbreak on Tuesday night razed properties worth millions of naira at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. WESTERN POST gathered that the cause of the fire remains unclear, but eyewitnesses reported that many traders lost their goods in the inferno. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services,…
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Oba Owoade affirms readiness to reclaim Oyo artefacts stolen in 1895
The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Akeem Owoade, has stated his readiness to ensure artefacts taken away by the British in 1895 were returned to the kingdom. A statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, on Tuesday, said “Oba Owoade would make sure that the artefacts taken away by the British in 1895 are…
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Lagos DSVA sensitizes Power Oil staff on workplace harassmentÂ
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with Tolaram, sensitised Power Oil staff on fostering a harassment-free workplace. The engagement, organised by the Agency, was part of a two-day virtual conference aimed at driving meaningful progress toward gender equality and empowerment as part of activities marking the 2025 International Women’s Day with the theme: “Accelerate Action”.…
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