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7 policemen shot in Osun communal clash over chieftaincy dispute
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that seven policemen were shot during a violent communal clash between the Ido-Ijesa and Esa-Oke communities over a chieftaincy dispute. The incident occurred following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s approval of the appointment of Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido-Ajegunle, a neighboring community to Esa-Oke. However, the decision was…
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Sanwo-Olu tasks agency heads on good governance for sustainable development
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, charged heads of government agencies and parastatals to renew their commitment to making Lagos not only Nigeria’s commercial hub but also a model of good governance and sustainable development for the continent. Speaking through the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, at the closing ceremony…
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Osun Obaship Crisis: One reportedly killed, several injured
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A-yet- to- be identified person has been reportedly killed, while several others sustained various degree of injuries as a result of violence that erupted due to Obaship tussle in Ido Ajegunle community, Esa-Oke in Obokun Local Government of Osun State. It was gathered that the violence began on Monday morning when a group individuals suspected to…
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VIDEOS: Lagos Assembly employees welcome Speaker Meranda, pledge loyalty
The Staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly under the umbrella of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), on Monday welcomed the Speaker of the House, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda to her office at the Assembly Complex in Alausa, Ikeja. The Staff who sang sings to praise the Speaker, pledged their loyalty.
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Behold! The 8 Lagos West lawmakers capable of emerging as new Speaker
As the leadership saga in the Lagos State House of Assembly continues, there are strong indications that any of the eight ranking lawmakers from the Lagos West Senatorial District may emerge as the New Speaker as the All Progressives Congress leadership in the state has decided that the new Speaker must come from the zone. In this report, WESTERN POST…
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Ogun cautions residents against damaging water infrastructure
The Ogun State government has strongly warned residents of the state, especially contractors working around communities within the state, against damaging water infrastructure, stating that it will arrest and prosecute such individuals. The state water corporation, in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo further condemned the…
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GAC meets Monday to recommend new Lagos Speaker
…Meranda to revert to former position as Deputy Speaker A new twist has emerged in the lingering Lagos House of Assembly leadership saga, WESTERN POST can reveal. Members of the Governance Advisory Council are to meet on Monday in Lagos to nominate three lawmakers from Lagos West Senatorial District to replace Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, out of which one of them…
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Oyo Police launch investigation into Bodija murder, deny killing student
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an immediate investigation into the murder of an unidentified man at Bodija, Ibadan, in the early hours of Sunday, February 2, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Osifeso Adewale, preliminary findings indicate that the victim was chased and shot dead a few blocks away from a…
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Police confirm kidnap of husband, wife, sibling in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Alhaji Moshood of Owoyale Agbamu in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State was kidnapped alongside his wife and sibling on Saturday, February 1, 2025, around 9:00 p.m. at his residence in Owoyale Agbamu, Ajase Ward 2. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident in a terse statement on Sunday in Ilorin.…
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Lagos Head of Service canvasses effective public service delivery
The Lagos Head of Service (HoS), Olabode Agoro, has advocated for effective public service delivery as the State government reiterated its dedication to delivering effective and efficient public services, in line with the THEMES Plus Agenda of transforming Lagos into a 21st Century Economy. Speaking at the opening of a three-day retreat organised for Chief Executive Officers and Heads of…
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