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Oyo signs climate policy pact with Noblesse Green Energy
Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Mr Seyi Makinde, has taken a significant step to strengthen its climate policies by signing an agreement with Noblesse Green Energy Limited, a firm that specialises in sustainable energy and environmental solutions. The contract was signed on Thursday in Ibadan by Hon. Ademola Aderinto, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural…
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Lagos govt seals old NITEL building over public health concerns
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed the old NITEL building on Marcathy Street in Obalende, Lagos Island, for discharging sewage into public drains. The agency said the action followed investigations which revealed that occupants of the building were releasing untreated wastewater into the drainage system. Western Post gathered that residents in the area had…
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Oyo’s World Egungun Festival 2026 to host 200 masquerades, says commissioner
Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, has disclosed that over two hundred masquerades from about ten different countries and more than one hundred local groups will be participating in this year’s World Egungun Festival. The commissioner revealed this during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, while inviting him…
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Equities market drops by N577bn amid profit-taking activities
The Nigerian equities market on Tuesday halted its bullish momentum, succumbing to profit-taking activities as the market declined by N577 billion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited All Share Index (NGX ASI) lost by 899.50 basis points, or 0.47 per cent to close at 189,362.94 basis points. Also, market capitalization declined by N577 billion to close at N121.553 trillion. Despite the broad…
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UBA unveils diaspora platform to power global African lifestyle
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Africans living and working across the world and within the continent. The platform, launched in collaboration with leading ecosystem partners including United Capital, Africa Prudential, UBA Pensions, Afriland Properties, Heirs Insurance Group, and Avon Healthcare Limited — represents a major step in redefining…
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‘Solve your challenges through dialogue’ — Igboho advises Nnamdi Kanu
By Adejayan Gbenga – Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho has advised detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to pursue dialogue with the federal government to resolve his ongoing legal and political challenges. Igboho made the call in a statement issued on Friday, in which he also commended Kanu for cancelling the long-running Monday sit-at-home order…
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Alaafin seeks Supreme Court intervention to halt Ago-Oja chieftaincy elevation
Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo has approached the Supreme Court to stop the Oyo State Government from creating, recognising, or elevating the Baale Ago-Oja chieftaincy pending the determination of an ongoing appeal. In a motion filed on January 30, 2026, the monarch requested interlocutory and mandatory injunctions against Governor Seyi Makinde and the state’s Attorney-General. The application urges the…
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NEC urges states to adopt non-kinetic measures to fight insecurity and poverty
The National Economic Council (NEC) has adopted non-kinetic approaches to addressing insecurity in the country, identifying unemployment and poverty as key drivers of violence and instability. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the second edition of the National Economic Council Conference held on Tuesday at the State House Conference Hall, Abuja. According to the…
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Assailants kill 27-year-old woman at sister’s Ondo home
By Boye Oyeyemi – Assailants have reportedly killed a 27-year-old woman, Faith Olusesan, at her sister’s residence in the Funbi Fagun area of Ondo West Local Government Area, Ondo State, on Friday. The incident occurred at the home of DSP Helen Adetowubo, a serving police officer, shortly after Olusesan returned from the market. Sources said the assailants allegedly gained access…
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Equities market gains N1.84trn amid PenCom revised investment limit policy
The Nigerian equities market capitalisation on Tuesday gained N1.84 trillion, following the National Pension Commission’s (PenCom) decision to raise equity limits for pension funds. This move is expected to inject fresh liquidity into the market. The National Pension Commission on February 9, 2026, revised investment limits for ordinary shares in RSA Funds I, II, III, and VI-Active. PenCom amended Section…
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