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Survivors speak: Inside the deadly Woro attacks in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State were thrown into chaos on Tuesday following a deadly attack that left dozens dead, many injured, and several villagers abducted. The horrific incident has dominated discussions across the state, prompting both the presidency and the Kwara government to mobilise swiftly to restore…
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Rewriting story of healthcare access: The Benue State’s ₦13 billion investment impact
By Kunle Sanni – In recent times, Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, has been witnessing a turnaround in its healthcare delivery journey, aiming to redefine access, quality, and public trust in medical services for everyone. Bygones are the days when a child or a parent from a rural community living in hard-to-reach communities find healthcare services inaccessible. Then, the factors are…
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List of 117 publicly executed coup plotters since 1976 – by Richard Akinnola
A study of the number of those publicly executed for coups in Nigeria shows a preponderance of Middle-Belt and Southern soldiers. We have shed too much blood. Enough of coups and attempted coups. 1976 Dimka’s Coup Major-General I. D. Bisalla (Plateau) 2. Colonel Isa Bakar (Borno) Lt.-Col. Buka Dimka (Plateau) Lt.Col. A. R. Aliyu (Bendel) Capt. G. Parrwang (Plateau) Capt.…
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Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding the state’s economic base
By Kunle Sanni – For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture alone has not been sufficient to shield the state and nation at large from economic shocks, youth unemployment, or revenue volatility. Recognising this reality, the administration…
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INTERVIEW: Accord Party solidly positioned in Osun, says chairman Victor Akande
Against the backdrop of recent political tension in Osun State, marked by party realignments, legal disputes over leadership structures and disagreements over local government administration, the Chairman of the Accord Party in the state, Pastor Victor Akande, speaks with Western Post correspondent, Deborah Oladejo, on the party’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the next governorship election, governance under Governor Ademola Adeleke,…
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Festive rush sends livestock prices soaring in Ondo markets
By Boye Oyeyemi – Livestock prices recorded a sharp upswing in Ikare-Akoko and Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, on Thursday as residents intensified shopping activities ahead of Christmas celebrations. Market observations at Osele Market in Ikare and Akungba Market showed that a full-grown chicken was sold for about ₦35,000, while buyers paid between ₦100,000 and ₦120,000 for a mature goat, largely influenced…
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Five years: Beyond AKK steel and strategy, meet Japheth Charima
Five years of early mornings, dusty boots, long stretches away from home, and the resolve it takes to stay the course on a project bigger than any team or person. When people talk about the AKK (Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano) Gas Pipeline project, they often talk about steel, kilometers, capacity, and national impact. All important aspects. All true. But visiting Ajaokuta for the…
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PROFILE: Segun Awolowo — his life, career, and enduring impact
Olusegun “Segun” Awolowo Jr., grandson of Nigeria’s iconic nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has died at the age of 62. His family announced his passing on Thursday, 20 November 2025, describing him as a “steady, wise, endlessly loving” husband, father, grandfather, and “a painfully loyal servant to Nigeria.” Awolowo leaves behind a legacy defined by idealism, ambition, and a commitment to…
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From pasture to prosperity: How L-PRES is reshaping Kwara’s livestock sector
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The livestock industry in Kwara is poised to experience a positive transformation, as the state’s backed Livestock Productivity & Resilience Project (L-PRES) begins to deliver measurable impact. What was once a sector marked by persistent operational challenges for herders and smallholder farmers is now experiencing steady improvements driven by enhanced practices, increased productivity, and renewed…
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Residents urge Kwara govt to avert looming tragedy at Lasinmin Community School
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – At Lasinmin Community Secondary School in Gaa Zaka, Ilorin, Kwara State, students learn in unsafe classrooms. WESTERN POST reporter Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho, who visited the school, reports that the government must step in to avert a likely mishap… Lasinmin Community Secondary School was established in 2021 as a community initiative of Justice Lambo. The school,…
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