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INTERVIEW: Lagos State ready for ember festivals, says SA Tourism
Special Adviser on Tourism in Lagos State, Idris Aregbe, speaks with Western Post correspondent Adeola Ogunrinde on Lagos State’s plans for the ember months. This is a season of festivities in Lagos. How is the state preparing for events like Afropolis, the Ake Festival, and others during this period? We’re not just looking at the ember months alone. There are…
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Odun Olodumare Festival: Oluwo advocates for unity under one God
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The fourth edition of the Odun Olodumare Festival, initiated by Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, held on November 9th, 2024, was a resounding success. The festival, which aims to promote the worship of only one God, brought together people from diverse backgrounds, including Christians and Muslims. The festival was a soul-stirring celebration that united…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘In Kwara, it’s not just about food security but eating healthy,’ says Commissioner for Agriculture
OlorunToyosi Thomas, Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, speaks in this exclusive interview with Kwara State Western Post correspondent, Mosunmola Ayobami, about the state government’s activities in agriculture and other key issues. Excerpts below. Can you tell us about the significant achievements of the governor in the Ministry of Agriculture since your appointment as Commissioner? I’ll start with…
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Coach Aliyu Zubairu makes a statement with Flying Eagles’ success
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 coach, Aliyu Zubairu is undoubtedly the man of the moment in the West African country, as far as football is concerned He can only stand side by side with Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, who finished as the 14th World best player at Monday’s Ballon d’ Or ceremony, held in Paris, France. 48 hours after…
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Kwara Boat Mishaps: Who is to blame?
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin For the people of Kwara North, particularly, Patigi, Lafiagi, Edu and Kiama Local Government areas, water is a major means of transportation when traveling to other neighboring communities with the river connecting Kwara with River Niger and River Benue. The news of the boat that capsized was all over the news platforms last week Tuesday. It…
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Eight years on, Abesan Primary Healthcare Centre, Ipaja remains an eyesore
Eight years into the administration of Princess Olabisi Adebajo, a.k.a Abisco as the elected Chairperson for Mosan Okunola Local Council Development Area, the Akinyele Primary Healthcare Centre at Abesan, Ipaja in Lagos has remained uncompleted and an eyesore. The project, started by the administration of Hon. Abdul-Rasheed Abiodun Mafe held immense promise of health care delivery for people in the…
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Explaining the Osun Govt, Segilola Gold Project controversy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The controversy between the Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd of the United Kingdom has been making headlines. The conflict revolves around allegations of tax evasion and other financial violations allegedly committed by SROL, resulting in the State Government, sealing off the company’s business premises in September…
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Ojúde O̩ba Festival moves to Èjìgbò, Ọ̀ṣun State
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Colour, culture and camaraderie marked the inaugural Ojúde O̩ba festival in Ejigbo, Osun State, leaving a lasting imprint in the hearts and minds of all those who bore witness to this historic event. Traditionally celebrated in Ijebu, Ogun State, the festival found a new home in Ejigbo, Osun State breathing life into the town’s cultural landscape…
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Loan Sharks’ Menace: Nigerians defamed by Loan Apps operators receive help
Kunle Sanni *Taiwo, a 40-year-old Lagos-based farmer, turned to loan sharks to boost his poultry business in 2020, but what he got in return was a harrowing experience that nearly claimed his life. Recounting his experiences in 2024, four years later, Taiwo said he had thought borrowing from popular loan apps was a good idea but little did he know…
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Commissioner Nafisat Buge’s new efforts towards a cleaner Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Recently, the roads across Ilorin were littered with dirts from overflowing Roro waste bins, strategically placed within the metropolis. An initiative of the past administration, the present government has sustained the usage of the bins and has also provided more for effective waste collection. However, when the Roro Bins are filled to the brim without timely…
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