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Abuja Building Collapse: 3 rescued as search for more survivors ongoing
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the rescue of three persons who were trapped at a building that collapsed on Monday night at Unity House, Area 11, Garki. A statement issued by he FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said in response to a distress call, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, promptly moved to the scene…
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BREAKING: Southeast governors in crucial meeting in Enugu
The Southeast Governors are currently meeting with key stakeholders in the region in Government House, Enugu. The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, was said to be in attendance as well. According to Sources, all the governors from the region, namely Alex Otti of Abia, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Charles Soludo of Anambra, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, and the…
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Why I offered automatic employment to 50 first-class Edo graduates- Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has explained the reason behind the automatic employment offered 50 first-class graduates of Edo extraction since inception of his administration. Obaseki gave the explanation at the end of a five-day Onboarding Programme for 25 first-class graduates from various ministries in the State’s civil and public service, held at John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA),…
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We’re yet to approve 2-month power outage in Ondo, Ekiti, says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that it did not approve the planned two-month power outage in Ondo and Ekiti states. This clarification came from TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement issued on Monday in response to concerns about a scheduled outage for maintenance on the Osogbo/Akure-Ado-Ekiti 132-kilovolt line. The Benin Electricity Distribution…
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Kogi Governor mourns former Defence Chief, Ogohi
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has mourned the death of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi. WESTERN POST had reported that Ogohi died in Abuja on Sunday after a brief illness. In a condolence message to the family, the Ododo described the late Ogohi as an illustrious son of Kogi and one of Nigeria’s finest military officers…
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Four suicide bombers set off IEDs, kill 18 in Borno
Four suicide bombers on Saturday set off improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to kill eighteen people in Gwoza, Borno State. This was disclosed by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in a situation report on the incident. Director-General of SEMA, Barkindo Saidu, said he witnessed the first blast. The attack, one of the deadliest reported in the state in recent months,…
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Western Post holds 2024 annual retreat in Ogun
By Innocent Raphael One of the leading online newspapers in Nigeria, Western Post, on Saturday held its 2024 annual retreat in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event which was organized in collaboration with Wema Bank and the Ogun State government, was themed “The Role of the Media in Regional Integration and Development.” In his welcome address, the Publisher at large, Tunde…
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New Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin to be crowned July 12 at Mapo Hall
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan-designate, will be crowned as the traditional ruler of Ibadan on Friday, July 12, 2024. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed in a statement released on Friday. The coronation ceremony will be held at Mapo Hall, where Governor Seyi Makinde will present the Staff of Office to Oba Olakulehin. This follows the nomination and…
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Transformer theft: Gov. Yahaya suspends Village head, Councillor over alleged involvement
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has approved the immediate suspension of the Village Head of Garin Majidadi in Akko Local Government Area, Mohammed Majidadi. The Director-General, (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, stated that the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi announced the decision in a statement released today. Similarly, the Akko Local Government Council,…
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Ogun Pensioners felicitate Abiodun on emergence as Chairman Southern Governors’ Forum
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State branch, has felicitated the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on his election as the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum. In a letter written to the Governor by the Union and jointly signed by its Chairman, Com. Waidi Oloyede and the Secretary, Com. Dr. Bola Lawal through the Office of Head…
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