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Kwara: How drainage collapse is threatening lives in Idi-Ope Community
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – For over a decade, residents of Idi-Ope in the Olojoku area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State, have cried out over the threat posed by an expanding and neglected drainage system. Despite formal complaints, letters to the state government, and a worsening situation that now endangers homes, religious schools, and lives, their appeals…
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Sikiru Adetona, Ijebu king who made Ojude Oba Yorubaland’s most glamorous cultural festival
Posterity will remember the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as the visionary monarch who transformed the Ojude Oba cultural festival into the famous event it has become today. Oba Adetona oversaw Ojude Oba’s transformation from its obscure beginnings, reinventing it into Yorubaland’s most glamorous festival that showcases the rich culture of the people of…
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Past Olubadans of Ibadanland: a historical retrospective
By Adejayan Gbenga – As Ibadan mourns the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, attention has turned once again to the rich legacy of the Olubadan throne — a position deeply embedded in the cultural and political identity of Ibadanland. Since…
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Olubadan-in-waiting: a closer look at Rashidi Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – In the heart of Ibadan, Nigeria’s largest indigenous city, history is once again on the cusp of unfolding — and at its center stands a man whose journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, former governor, seasoned businessman, and respected high chief, is poised to ascend the revered throne of the Olubadan…
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Who becomes the next Olubadan of Ibadanland?
By Adejayan Gbenga – Following the passing of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on July 7, 2025, attention has turned to the question of who will ascend the revered throne next. Among the leading contenders is High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the current Otun Olubadan and a former governor of Oyo State. A Unique Succession System…
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Osun Amotekun records milestone in one year of strategic leadership
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo It was a quiet morning at Gbonga, Osun State, on May 13, 2025, when a criminal gang attempted to hijack a trailer loaded with iron rods valued at over ₦50 million. What the criminals didn’t anticipate was the swift response of the Osun Amotekun Corps, whose timely intervention foiled the attack and saved both the goods…
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INTERVIEW: Lagos APC will win all council seats in July 12 polls — Ex-deputy governor Femi Pedro
As Lagosians approach the forthcoming local government elections, the customary political tensions and associated complexities are increasingly evident. The elections, scheduled for July 12, are expected to play a critical role in shaping grassroots governance and development across the state. In this interview, WESTERN POST‘s Adeola Ogunrinde engages with former Lagos State Deputy Governor Femi Pedro to discuss the All…
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OBITUARY: Aminu Dantata, exit of a titan of commerce and industry
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria mourns the passing of one of its most distinguished sons — Alhaji Aminu Dantata — an astute businessman, philanthropist, and statesman. Dantata was also an uncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. His death was confirmed on Thursday by his Personal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Innalillahi wa inna…
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Kwara women lawmakers: Two years’ scorecard
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State House of Assembly recently marked its second anniversary, revealing that it has considered 25 bills and over 60 motions in the last two years. The 10th Assembly currently has five female lawmakers among its 24 members. This report assesses their performances between May 2024 and June 2025, focusing on bills sponsored, motions…
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How one student is putting shoes on the feet of Kwara’s children
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Education is often seen as the key to a better future. But for many students in Kwara State, Nigeria, even the most basic necessities—school uniforms, footwear, and learning materials—remain out of reach. Olayiwola Kerimat, a 400-level student at the University of Ilorin, journalist, peace advocate, and feminist, has made it her mission to bridge this gap…
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