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Sports
2024 Olympics kicks off in Paris without a hitch
Despite a rainy forecast, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony went off without a hitch. The most ambitious opening ceremony ever appeared to have gone smoothly Friday, without any notable mishaps or scheduling errors — except, for the unfortunate rain. Athletes arrived via boat and cruised down the Seine for the Parade of Nations. The ceremony highlighted historic Paris landmarks, including…
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Global News
Niger’s ex-president could face death penalty, says lawyer
The lawyer for Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has told the BBC as the country marks a year since the coup that he fears the former head of state could face the death penalty. Last month Niger’s top court stripped Mr Bazoum of his immunity from prosecution, paving the way for him to be tried for treason – which is…
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Perspectives
The table is better than the street, by Bolaji Adebiyi
The planners of the impending protest should engage the government, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Except for the spat between Bayo Onanuga, presidential adviser on Information and Strategy, and the OBIdients, followers of the failed Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, there have been measured and tempered responses to the protest planned for 1-10 August 2024 by yet-to-be-identified persons. Perhaps, to prove…
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Global News
BREAKING: France’s high-speed train system vandalised, hours before Olympics
Hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France’s high-speed rail network has been hit by “malicious acts” including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF says. “This is a massive attack on a large scale to paralyse the TGV network,” SNCF told AFP, adding that many routes will have to be cancelled and the…
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WesternPost Special
For the beauty of a city: The story of Ilorin metropolis road setback reclamation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWAGIS) has launched a road setback reclamation exercise in Ilorin metropolis. Anyone who has not visited some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital for a while should view the city differently now due to the demolition of illegal roadside structures and reclamation of road setbacks. WESTERN POST reports that…
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Homeland News
Jama’atu Taawunil launches Islamic market with price control in Iwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Islamic organization based in Iwo, Osun State, Jama’atu Taawunil Muslimeen has launched an Islamic market designed to alleviate the plight of the poor and address the challenges posed by the current economic hardships facing the nation. The Islamic market situated at Daarul hijrah Ta’awun emirate, Ebu alawe in Iwo, established with strict adherence to standardized…
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Homeland News
Makinde goes on vacation, Lawal steps in as Acting Governor
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has handed over power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The announcement was made via a letter read by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during Thursday’s valedictory plenary session for Mrs Yetunde Awe, who retires as Clerk of the House. Governor Makinde, in the letter, informed the House that…
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National News
BREAKING: Tunji Bello takes the helm at FCCPC
Mr. Tunji Bello has officially assumed his role as the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) today. Mr. Bello brings a wealth of experience to the FCCPC, and we are confident he will be a strong advocate for fair competition and consumer protection in Nigeria. He was welcomed to the Commission…
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WesternPost Special
INTERVIEW: ‘Any protest without a face is presumed to lead to violence’ – Comrade Olowu
Comrade Olowu Emmanuel is the Chairman of the Osun State Chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR). In this interview with Deborah Oladejo, he speaks on what President Bola Tinubu can do to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians, and the planned protest among other issues. Excerpts… Q: Given the current economic hardship in the country, what…
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National News
JUST IN: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with APC governors in Aso Villa
Kunle Sanni The governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), are currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Aso Villa, Abuja. The governors who arrived at the State House forecourt at about 1 pm were led by the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. Also in attendance is the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu who was impeached…
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