News from States
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Obasanjo, a champion for good governance- Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a leading voice in the quest for political emancipation and good governance. Abiodun stated this on Tuesday at a lecture to mark the 87th birthday of Chief Obasanjo titled, “Quality Leadership and Inclusive Democracy as Catalysts for Development in a Strife-Ridden…
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Tinubu not responsible for current hardship- Ogun lawmaker
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The lawmaker representing Abeokuta North Constituency in Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Tunde Tella, has said that the President Bola Tinubu led administration was not responsible for the current economic hardship. Tella, who is the Deputy Chief Whip, stated this in an interactive session with our correspondent e in his office. He acknowledged that hunger…
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Ekiti Assembly lauds Oyebanji over increment in subventions of tertiary institutions
Ekiti State House of Assembly has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for the recent increment in the subvention of all the State-owned tertiary institutions. The Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Jacob Awoniyi made the commendation during the oversights function of the Committee to Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti to inspect…
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Sisi Quadri’s death, a painful loss, says Oluwo of Iwoland
The traditional ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu 1, has described the death of the Iwo-born Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, also known as Sisi Quadri as a painful loss. The monarch said this when he paid a condolence visit to the late actor’s family in Iwo town. The Oluwo, who arrived at the family house of the…
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Gov. Adeleke condoles with Oluwo, family over passing of ex-IBOT President, Atanda
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described the death of a foremost community servant, Chief (Dr) Oluremi Atanda, as a great loss not only to the people of Iwo, but also the state, saying his record of contributions to the physical growth of Iwoland will linger in memories for a very long time. The Governor,in a…
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Oluwo mourns Eketa of Iwoland, Chief Oluremi Atanda
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Monday sympathised with the people of Iwo over the passing of the Eketa of Iwoland, Chief Oluremi Atanda. The Oluwo of Iwo in a statement obtained by WESTERNPOST said “Chief Oluremi Atanda, Eketa of Iwoland, was an academic guru, an asset of merit to Iwoland. “During his lifetime, he was a patriot…
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349 ex- Ogun Councillors beg Abiodun to pay severance package, others
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta 349 former councilors who served under the administration of the immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, have again appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun, to pay their outstanding severance packages, furniture allowances, and unpaid salaries. WesternPost reports the ex-councillors served between 2016 and 2019. Speaking on behalf of the group, Kayode Olumide from Abeokuta…
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Silverbird’s 2023 Man Of The Year award call to greater service- Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Sunday, said the 2023 Man of the Year Award by the Silverbird Group is a testimony to the efforts of his administration to reposition the State for more economic prosperity. Receiving the Award held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Abiodun reiterated his commitment and…
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PDP sets timetable for Ondo gov’ship election
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has released its schedule of activities for the Ondo State governorship election. The schedule displayed on Monday at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja, was signed by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. According to the schedule, the sale of expression of interest, nomination forms, and Ad-hoc forms…
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Ogun governor congratulates New Immigration Comptroller, Nandap
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the appointment of Mrs Kemi Nandap as the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as well deserved. Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to Nandap, described the new NIS boss as a thorough professional who has the exceptional skills, knowledge, and experience to lead…
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