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Ilorin residents lament hike in cost of transportation amidst fuel scarcity
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin With a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) now selling for between N750 and N800 within the Ilorin metropolis, residents are complaining about the resultant increase in the cost of transportation. Residents who spoke to WESTERN POST, lamented the hardship caused by the scarcity of petroleum products, particularly premium motor spirit, which has led to the hike…
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Ogun monarch backs Egbetokun on proposed State Police creation
…urges FG to adequately fund Police By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun monarch and Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government, Oba Ebenezer Akintunde Akinyemi (Akaosu 1), has thrown his weight behind the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on the proposed creation of State Police in Nigeria. WesternPost had reported that Egbetokun faulted the proposed creation of…
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Ondo Deputy Governor, APC members hold roadshow to celebrate Aiyedatiwa’s victory
In an impressive motorcade, waving the APC-branded broom, Dr Olayide Adelami, Ondo state deputy governor, led a cheerful crowd of party leaders and faithful of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owo, in a massive ‘thank you’ roadshow across the streets of the ancient town. The gesture was to celebrate and thank APC members and other stakeholders in Owo for…
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Gov. Abiodun sympathises with victims of Abeokuta gas explosion, calls for calm
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed great sympathy for the victims of a gas explosion at the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital on Saturday evening. According to reports, there was a fire incident at about 5pm caused by a lone accident of a gas truck with the inscription Gasco Marine, at Ita Oshin junction a few…
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WAC appoints Nigerian Bishop as International communications director
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Patriarch of the Worldwide Anglican Church (WAC), Archbishop Christopher Lwanga Tusubira has announced the appointed of a Nigerian Bishop, Rt. Rev Seun Adeoye as its first International Communications Director. Besides, Rt. Rev George Mentz of the United States of America (USA) has emerged as the new Chancellor of the 103 years old Church. The announcements,…
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Gov Adeleke’s media aides initiate contempt proceedings against DSS over fresh threat of arrest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has approached the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the State Security Service, its agents and Femi Oyetola, son of the former Governor of Osun State, who is now the Minister of Blue Economy. Rasheed, through his lawyer, Barr. J.A…
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Navy to move Training Command headquarters from Lagos to Rivers
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has said the Nigerian Navy and Rivers State are conjoined twins who cannot do without each other. Ogalla said arrangements to relocate the Naval Training Command headquarters from Lagos to Onne in Rivers State had been finalised. He disclosed this when he led a delegation of top officers of Navy…
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Oyo APC Senator, Alli faults OYSIEC’s conduct of local government election
By Innocent Raphael The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has voiced apprehension regarding the perceived lack of readiness exhibited by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) for today’s local government election in the state. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Senator Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial…
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Oyo LG polls: Be active in choosing your leaders, Makinde urges voters
By Innocent Raphael In an effort to ensure the people’s will is represented in the ongoing Local Government elections, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, has urged residents of the state to come out en-masse to perform their civic responsibility. The governor made this appeal while speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Ward 1, Unit 11…
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NCWS recognizes Borno First Lady, others for exceptional contribution
By Innocent Raphael In a distinguished gathering at the biennial convention of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), some Borno State officials were honored for their exceptional dedication to advancing the status of women, girls, and youths in the region. Representing the state’s first lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, Hon. Zuwaira Gambo received the Award of…
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