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Sanwo-Olu pays N500m compensation to Ikorodu residents
Lagos State has paid N500 million as compensation to some residents who lost property to the construction of the Bola Tinubu Way in Igbogbo, Ikorodu. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu handed over the cheques to beneficiaries when he paid a working visit to Ikorodu on Thursday. He promised that the government would continue to work to lift the people. Twenty beneficiaries got…
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Olowu stool: Otileta ruling house nominates seven candidates to kingmakers for selection
The Otileta ruling house of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun State, whose turn is to produce the next Olowu of Owu, has nominated seven candidates to the kingmakers for selection as the next king. The presentation of the candidates’ name, was sequel to the screening of princes, nominated by five compounds, that make up the Otileta ruling house. Western Post…
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Ekiti 2022: Exorbitant EKSU fees show APC’s insensitivity, says PDP guber candidate, Kolawole
Ekiti State PDP governorship candidate, Bisi Kolawole, has described the high fees being paid at the Ekiti State University as a sign of insensitivity by the All Progressives Congress government. He accused the Kayode Fayemi-led administration of not considering the plight of the people. “Asking students to pay N78,000 for convocation was the height of insensitivity by the All Progressives…
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FLASHBACK: LAF’s spokesperson accused APC of spending N47m to win Ondo assembly election
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Akure South/North Federal Constituency, Olumuyiwa Adu, trended for the wrong reasons on Wednesday over stories he shared over N234m for voters across the 753 polling units in his constituency. Purportedly writing on behalf of his media team, Olakunle Alade-Fayehun, said the PDP candidate spent between N311,000 and N320,000 per polling unit for…
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EXCLUSIVE: 12 jostle for Olowu of Owu stool from Otileta ruling house
Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A total of 12 princes from the Otileta ruling house have signified their interest to become the new Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, Western Post has exclusively gathered. The search for the new Olowu became necessary following the demise of His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Adegboyega Dosunmu on December 13, 2021. Our correspondent gathered that leaders of the…
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Ondo bye-election: I shared N234m across polling units yet lost, PDP candidate refutes poor funding claim
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in February 26 Akure South/North Federal Constituency bye-election, Olumuyiwa Adu, said he shared over N234m for voters across the 753 polling units in the constituency. In a statement signed by Olakunle Alade-Fayehun for his media team, the PDP candidate said despite losing, he was the candidate who has spent the highest in the history…
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Catholic church recalls priest suspended for banning Igbo songs
Rev. Fr. James Anelu who was suspended for allegedly banning Igbo songs in his church has been recalled by the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins to continue as parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu Owa in Ikorodu. This was contained in a statement signed by Director of Social Communications, Lagos Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Anthony…
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We will continue to ensure gender equality in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his administration would continue to ensure gender equality in line with the theme of the 2022 International Women’s Day, which is “Gender Equality Today, for A Sustainable Development”. Speaking at the 2022 International Women’s Day celebration held on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Governor Sanwo-Olu, said the celebration was a…
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15 indigent students get Rep Akande-Sadipe scholarship award in Oluyole
A total of 15 indigent undergraduate students from Oluyole Federal Constituency have been awarded scholarships by the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe. In a statement by her Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Olamilekan Olusada, the House of Rep. member said the scholarship award was her contribution to improving the educational system in Oluyole…
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Adeleke wins PDP guber primary election, as party insists no parallel primary
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa and Chairman of the Osun governorship primary, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has declared Senator Ademola Adeleke as the governorship candidate of the Sunday Bisi-led group of the People’s Democratic Party. He said Adeleke scored 1887 votes, while his closet rival Sanya Omirin scored four votes while Dele Adeleke scored 1, Fatai Akinbade nil,…
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