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INTERVIEW: Yetunde Adeniji discusses plans for the relaunch of the School Feeding Programme
…partnership with NITDA for technology-driven monitoring and payment Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on School Feeding, shares insights into the administration’s plans to relaunch the national home-grown school feeding programme. In this interview with Western Post’s Kunle Sanni, she highlights the government’s strategy to strengthen partnerships with state governments, donors, and development partners to ensure…
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PROFILE: Meet new Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.)
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (CFR), a retired senior naval officer, as the sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment was announced at a live broadcast following the declaration of a State of Emergency. His appointment comes alongside the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with Tinubu stating that Ibas will oversee…
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Interview: The truth and myths about Myasthenia Gravis disorder
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a disorder that affects muscles and nerves, causing difficulty in speaking and swallowing, weakness in the arms and legs, among other symptoms. In this interview, Western Post Correspondent, Mosunmola Ayobami, spoke with a general practitioner, Dr. Femi Aiyemowa, on its causes, symptoms, and management. Excerpts: What is Myasthenia Gravis disorder all about? Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is…
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A century of impact: Celebrating Mama Christiana Modupe Ajibola at 100
Nigeria is marking a milestone on February 28, 2025, as Mama Christiana Modupe Ajibola, one of the nation’s foremost professional teachers, turns 100. Born on February 28, 1925, in Ise-Ekiti to catechist parents, Mama Ajibola’s life has been a tapestry woven with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to education and strong Christian family values. Her journey began in 1930…
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Hafso Lawal: Ilorin residents draw lessons from gruesome murder
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The news of the gruesome murder of Yetunde Hafso Lawal spread last weekend, precisely on Saturday, after Nigeria Police officers tracked her phone a few days after she was declared missing. Her father had reported her disappearance at the Divisional Police Headquarters, C-Division, Oja-Oba. The barbaric killing and dismemberment of the promising young lady was carried…
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INTERVIEW: Uche Odozor confident in NBSA
As President of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association (NBSA), Uche Odozor is confident that NBSA will make its first appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In this interview with Akeem Busari, he reveals some of NBSA’s plans to grow the sport, highlighting its social and educational value to families. Please introduce yourself to our esteemed readers.My name…
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Exclusive interview: ‘We’ve jailed over 150 cultists and kidnappers since I assumed office in Kwara’ – CP Victor Olaiya
CP Victor Mobolaji Olaiya, the Commissioner of Police for Kwara State, is a seasoned officer with a wealth of experience in various capacities across Nigeria. A native of Lagos State, he joined the police force as a cadet assistant and served in diverse roles, including as CP at the INEC headquarters, Abuja, before his current posting to Kwara State. In…
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INTERVIEW: The arts are not well funded in Nigeria, says Badmus
Jide Badmus is a literary icon whose works have been profiled in Nigeria and outside the country. He spoke to Adeola Ogunrinde on the challenges of the arts in Nigeria and what can be done to change that narrative… You are into the arts, why the arts? I think it came naturally, because I can’t really say what my attraction…
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The travails of Oriyomi Hamzat, journalist implicated in the Ibadan stampede
Watchers of recent events surrounding embattled Ibadan-based broadcast journalist Oriyomi Hamzat may not know this; there seems to be a particular fate following him, and this fate often leads him into difficult circumstances similar to the one that led to the December 18, 2024, stampede at Islamic High School, Ibadan, which left 35 children dead. Arraigned before a Chief Magistrate…
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Analysing the gains from Tinubu’s state visit to France, BNC meeting in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu’s recent international trips to France and South Africa, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic, economic, and multilateral ties, have attracted investments in the critical sectors of agriculture, mining, tourism, and education. KUNLE SANNI highlights the key areas of collaboration and concerns addressed during President Tinubu’s visits to the two nations, including the gains in business commitments and investments…
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