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Relief, economic lifeline as FG, Imo complete 31km road, bridge project linking Anambra
For years, motorists and commuters heading from Orlu in Imo State toward communities in neighbouring Anambra had no choice but to turn back or navigate dangerous detours after a massive gully erosion swallowed part of the Orlu–Mgbee–Akokwa–Uga road. Today, concrete pillars rise where the earth once collapsed, carrying a bridge that Imo state officials said will restore a vital commercial…
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Inside Imo’s digital city where Nigeria’s tech problems are being addressed
Nigeria is looking to technology to tackle some of its biggest challenges, and in the southeastern part of the country, the Imo State government hopes that a growing digital hub can become the country’s Silicon Valley. Beyond training thousands of young people in cloud engineering, coding, artificial intelligence and hardware manufacturing, Imo’s digital city is nurturing startups and entrepreneurs as…
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INTERVIEW: We can create 10,000 jobs through agriculture, technology in Osun — Adesuyi
As the August 15, 2026, governorship election approaches, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate, Engr. John Olufemi Adesuyi, says his administration would focus on job creation, technology-driven entrepreneurship, quality education, accessible healthcare and community-based security if elected. In this interview with Western Post correspondent Deborah Oladejo, the certified data analyst, Internet of Things (IoT) expert and consultant also speaks on…
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REPORT: Osun voters want next governor to prioritise education, jobs, economy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As Osun State prepares for the August 15, 2026, governorship election, expectations are rising among residents eager to see who will emerge as the state’s next leader. To gauge public opinion, Western Post spoke with residents from different walks of life, including students, workers and civil society advocates. While political parties continue to canvass for…
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EXCLUSIVE: How fake presidential agency allegedly used budget code to gain legitimacy
By Raphael Jackson – Fresh details have emerged on how the alleged mastermind of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, allegedly used a budget code to give the non-existent agency an appearance of legitimacy within the Federal Government. A source familiar with the ongoing investigation told Western Post that the budget code was central to the…
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General Nnebeife, the Anambra man, who coordinated the rescue of Oyo pupils and teachers — by Ken Ralph
Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife is the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army Ibadan, Oyo State. The Division oversees about 9 Brigades under its jurisdictions, and the fine, gentleman, and thorough bred officer was the one that coordinated the successful rescue of the 44 Oyo school pupils and their teachers. Major General CR Nnebeife is from…
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Inside Enugu’s ambitious projects
From smart schools and AI-powered security systems to a sprawling new smart city and a planned international medical hub, Enugu state is undergoing one of the most ambitious infrastructure transformations currently being attempted by any subnational government in Nigeria. During a recent presidential media tour of projects in south-eastern Nigeria, Governor Peter Mbah disclosed a series of projects that together…
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Tinubu’s reforms driving Enugu’s infrastructural boom
From expanding road networks and a planned smart city to major investments in healthcare and aviation, Enugu State is undergoing one of its most ambitious infrastructure expansions in decades. Progess the state government says has been made possible by economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Peter Mbah said the scale of ongoing projects across the state would…
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A journey through time: Discovering Nigeria at the CRIMMD Library and Museum — by ‘Dayo Adedayo
There are places you hear about only in passing, names whispered in conversations, mentioned in passing comments, or buried in the middle of an engaging discussion. Yet sometimes, curiosity and an insatiable thirst for knowledge compel you to seek them out. I count myself fortunate to belong to a remarkable community brought together by Kunle Kasumu of the Channels Television…
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Legacy in concrete: Massive road projects reshape Ebonyi in unprecedented way
Shorter drive times. Smoother paved concrete highways. These are dreams that have so far eluded the average Nigerian in Ebonyi State, but something is happening, and the hopes of Nigerians are being renewed – fast. Across the state, massive construction projects are transforming the landscape of the geo-political zone, with legacy infrastructure expected to outlive the current administration and redefine…
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