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Alaafin coronation: Day 2 features public lecture, cultural showcase
By Adejayan Gbenga, Oyo The coronation program for the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, entered its second day on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The celebrations, which began on Monday with a cultural parade at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo, continued with a tree-planting campaign and a public lecture at the Federal School of Surveying,…
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INTERVIEW: Appeal Court ruling on APC council officials is final – Osun APC Media Director
Chief Kola Olabisi, Director of Media and Information for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, in this exclusive interview, shared his insights on the current political landscape in the state. He criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke’s handling of the local government crisis, saying it has caused untold hardship for citizens. Western Post’s Deborah Oladejo reports. What’s your take on…
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Alaafin’s coronation begins with cultural carnival parade in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo The coronation activities for the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, began on Monday in Oyo. The events, which kicked off with a Cultural Carnival Parade at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo, featured vibrant displays of Yoruba art, music, food, and dance, aimed at uniting the people of Oyo and…
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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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