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League Two side Grimsby Town kicks Manchester Utd out of Carabao Cup
By Tosin Omojola – Manchester United’s miserable start to the season continued on Wednesday at the Blundell Park, after they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town. The Red Devils were shown the exit door by the League Two side, who secured a famous win via penalty shootout. The second-round tie had ended 2-2 at regulation time,…
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Adegbola warns APC against imposition of candidates in 2027 Oyo election
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governorship hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Adegbola, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State risks another electoral defeat in 2027 if party leaders impose candidates instead of allowing grassroots members to make their choice. The retired military officer and businessman issued the warning in an interview on Fresh FM, Ibadan, stressing that unity, reconciliation,…
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UBA awaits CBN approval on H1 2025 results
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Wednesday notified shareholders that its audited result and accounts for half year (H1) ended June 30, 2025 will be released once the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) grants approval. The group company secretary/legal counsel, UBA, Bili Odum in a signed statement noted that the pan-African H1 2025 financial statements was approved by the…
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JUST IN: Akure Monarch orders closure of markets, shops
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Palace of the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom has announced that all markets, stalls, and shops in Akure will be closed on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure, Adeyeye Michael, the closure is…
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Amotekun arrests suspects over destruction of Ondo farmlands
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, have apprehended several individuals suspected of destroying farmlands and crops in Ipogun, Ifedore Local Government Area of the state. The incident earlier reported by WESTERN POST was carried out allegedly by herdsmen. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Engr. Olaleye Akinola, described the act as “totally…
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Dantsoho champions Tinubu’s ‘Nigeria first’ policy as Nigerian-owned container vessel calls at Onne port
Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abu Dantsoho has restated its readiness to promote the indigenous ownership of shipping vessels in line with the ‘Nigeria First’ policy of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the maiden call of wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel “MV OCEAN DRAGON” at the West African Container Terminal Onne Port Port Complex on Thursday, Dantsoho said “apart…
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Conference of Speakers debunks suspension of Osun Assembly Speaker
…demands apology from blog over false report By Deborah Oladejo and Adejayan Gbenga – The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has dismissed a viral report alleging that the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, was suspended from the Conference. In a statement on Thursday,…
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Abductors of seven Ondo farmers injure Amotekun officers during gun duel
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has confirmed that three of its officers were injured during an exchange of gunfire with suspected kidnappers who recently abducted seven farmers in the state. WESTERN POST had reported that the farmers were seized on Saturday while harvesting palm fruits on their farms located in…
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Lagos First Lady hosts Praise 5.0, appreciates CAN for prayers
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has expressed appreciation to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), religious leaders, and the Christian community for their consistent prayers and spiritual support, which she said have contributed to the peace and growth of Lagos. She gave the commendation at the fifth edition of Lagos…
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West Africa’s security woes not France’s concern anymore, says minister
The insecurity plaguing West Africa is no longer France’s concern, its state minister for ties with Francophone countries and international partnerships said on Friday, a week after Paris handed over control of its last major military base in the region. Thani Mohamed-Soilihi was speaking to journalists in a phone briefing in South Africa, where he was attending the Group of…
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