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Ondo LG chair vows crackdown on criminal activities amid rising insecurity
By Boye Oyeyemi The Chairman of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mohammed Mutiu Olawale, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities threatening peace and security in the council area. Olawale made the pledge during a meeting of the Security and Intelligence Committee held at the local government secretariat, according to a statement…
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Abduction: Gbajabiamila, Ribadu lead Tinubu’s delegation to Oyo
A presidential delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where dozens of schoolchildren and staff were abducted by gunmen. The visit came nearly two weeks after armed men attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary Schools in the communities and abducted about 46…
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Lagos philanthropist Bella Disu marks 40th birthday with junior tennis development programme
Renowned philanthropist and business leader, Bella Disu, on Saturday hosted the finale of the maiden Bella Disu Open U-14 Junior Invitational Tennis Championship at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, as part of efforts to promote grassroots tennis development and discover young talents. The tournament, organised to commemorate her 40th birthday, focused on identifying and nurturing promising tennis players through…
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Osun 2026: Oyintiloye urges APC members to embrace unity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on party members to unite and put aside internal differences ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. He expressed confidence in the APC’s chances of winning the poll but warned that division, bitterness, reckless statements and…
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Edo, NDPC push full data protection compliance
The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has renewed its commitment to full compliance with data protection standards as part of its ongoing digital governance reforms under the Edo Cloud initiative. The State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, gave the assurance during a recent meeting in Benin City with representatives of the NDPC and…
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Saraki hosts Ileya hangout in Ilorin, provides free medical services
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, hosted his annual Ileya hangout in Ilorin to commemorate the Eid-el-Adha celebration, bringing together hundreds of supporters, associates, community leaders, and religious figures from across Kwara State. The event, held at Saraki’s residence, provided an opportunity for guests to celebrate the festive season…
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EXCLUSIVE: APC names Damilola Sonayon-James as Lagos deputy governorship candidate
By Raphael Jackson – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as its deputy governorship candidate for the forthcoming Lagos State governorship election. Western Post gathered from reliable sources that Sonayon-James will run alongside incumbent Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, who recently emerged as the party’s governorship candidate. A grassroots politician, Sonayon-James currently serves as the Assistant State…
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Osun 2026: Civil servants remain crucial to APC victory, says Bashiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, has distanced the party from individuals making disparaging remarks against civil servants in Osun State, insisting that such comments do not reflect the party’s position. Bashiru, who spoke during a meeting with former Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) officials at his Osogbo residence…
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Winners emerge as Glo rewards standout participants at Ojude Oba 2026
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Winners emerged across various categories at the Ojude Oba 2026 festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Friday as Nigerian telecommunications giant, Globacom, rewarded outstanding participants with cash prizes in celebration of the annual cultural event. In the Regberegbe category, Egbe Bobakeye emerged winner in the male category, claiming N750,000, while Egbe Bobagunte Okunrin and Egbe Bobamayegun…
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Sanwo-Olu praises residents in anniversary message, pledges more development
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended residents of the state for their support and cooperation over the past seven years of his administration, describing the period as a journey of shared sacrifice, resilience, and collective progress. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor said the…
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