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Key Lagos Assembly power brokers who suffered major defeat in APC primaries
The outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for tickets into the Lagos State House of Assembly, released by the party on Monday, has sparked conversations about the perceived decline in the political influence of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, both within the party and across Lagos politics. Notably, several principal officers and influential…
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Alaafin marks Orangun of Ila’s 23rd coronation anniversary, praises leadership
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has congratulated the Orangun of Ila, Oba Abdulwahab Oyedotun, on his 23rd coronation anniversary, describing him as a true leader committed to service, peace, and cultural preservation. In a statement issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin praised the monarch’s visionary…
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Abiodun distributes operational vehicles to 20 Ogun permanent secretaries
The Ogun State Government has distributed operational vehicles to 20 Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen policy implementation, improve inter-agency coordination, and enhance service delivery across the state. Speaking during the distribution exercise on behalf of Governor Dapo Abiodun, the immediate past Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, described mobility as a critical component of effective governance and…
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Lagos confiscates banned plastics worth N5m amid crackdown on pollution
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement of the ban on Styrofoam and other single-use plastics, confiscating banned products worth about N5 million from warehouses and shopping malls across the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in…
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Police dismiss reports of traditional curfew in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command on Sunday dismissed reports alleging the imposition of a traditional curfew in Akure, the state capital, describing the claim as false and misleading. Western Post had earlier reported that the Deji of Akure refuted rumours of a curfew and urged residents to go about their daily activities, following the circulation of a…
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Ekiti monarch, Alawe of Ilawe, Oba Adebanji Alabi is dead
The Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi Afuntade I, has passed away after 14 years on the throne of his forebears. The announcement was made in a recent statement issued by the spokesperson of the Alawe-in-Council, High Chief Gbenga Agbona. The statement noted that the people of Ilawe-Ekiti received the news with deep sorrow and total…
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Police counter curfew rumors in Ibadan, warn against misinformation
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating in some quarters alleging the imposition of a curfew and restriction of movement within and outside Ibadan, describing the claims as false and misleading. The command assured residents that there is currently no security situation warranting panic or apprehension, stressing that normal activities should continue across the state without fear. In…
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Deji of Akure dismisses rumoured Akure curfew, warns against fake news
By Boye Oyeyemi The palace of the Deji of Akure has dismissed reports alleging that a traditional curfew would be imposed across Akure metropolis, describing the information as false and misleading. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure, Adeyeye Michael, in a statement issued on Friday. In the statement, the palace clarified that the…
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Tinubu secures 100,880 votes in Osun, wins APC presidential primary
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –President Bola Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in Osun State, securing 100,880 votes.The result of the exercise, conducted on Saturday, was announced by the APC Coordinator and Returning Officer for the presidential primary in the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola.Oyetola, who is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,…
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Oyo govt begins compensation for landlords affected by Ojoo road expansion
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has commenced payment of compensation to property owners affected by the ongoing expansion and asphaltic reconstruction of the Ojoo/Akinyele road in Ibadan. The government said the compensation exercise forms part of efforts to ensure fairness to residents whose properties were impacted by the infrastructure project while sustaining its urban renewal and development agenda…
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