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How the new Olubadan will emerge
….Why the Ibadan succession arrangement is unique Olaolu Bilau With the exit of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Royal Highness, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, Okunmade II, to the great beyond, discussions are on about the Ascension of the next Olubadan and in line with the kingship succession arrangements in Ibadan land, Westernpost reported that the next to become the…
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Tinubu appoints new DG for NEMA
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). A press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, informed that “the new Director-General of NEMA has over 20 years of work experience in diverse fields, including Human Resources and Finance…
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Olubadan: Gov. AbdulRazaq condoles with Oyo Government
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the Nigerian community to mourn the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun. The governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Friday. “On behalf of the people…
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The next Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, up close & personal
Following the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Royal Highness, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, Okunmade II, discussions and speculations are rife as to who becomes the next king of Ibadan land. In this report, Westernpost provides up close and personal information on the individual next in line to become the monarch of the ancient town. According to the…
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Port Harcourt Refinery commences operations in two weeks, says Mele Kyari
The Port Harcourt Refinery will start operations in the next two weeks, the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, has said. The NNPCL boss also revealed that the Kaduna Refinery will resume operations by December 2024. Mr Kyari gave the information while appearing before the Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Nigerian Refineries’ Turn…
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Water Projects: FG assures UNIDO of adequate collaboration
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev has assured the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) of the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate and provide technical and infrastructural support for the success of UNIDO’s projects in the water sector. The Minister gave the assurance when he received the National Programme Officer of UNIDO, Dr Osu…
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Olubadan to be buried today, a mighty Iroko has fallen, says Gov. Makinde
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun will be buried today. The late monarch would be buried following Islamic rites at his Alli Iwo family compound in Ibadan by 4 pm. Oba Balogun reportedly died at the University College Hospital (UCH) on Thursday night after a brief illness. In a press statement issued on Friday, the Oyo State…
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S’Court grants SDP’s Ajaka right to inspect Kogi Gov’ship election materials
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State in the last election, Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, the right to inspect election materials. By this decision, the apex court overturned a previous judgement of the Court of Appeal on March 1, 2024. The Court of Appeal had earlier set aside the inspection exercise conducted by Ajaka…
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Commendation as Gov. AbdulRazaq distributes 50,000-carton palliatives to students
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the distribution of 50,000 cartons of noodles to support students across state, federal and private tertiary institutions as student leaders applauded the initiative, saying the food palliatives indicate that the administration prioritises students’ welfare. The student leaders who spoke during the event included representatives of students of universities in…
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Ramadan: ASK congratulates Muslims, tasks leaders to ameliorate hardship
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A leading pressure group in Kwara State, Alliance For Sustainable Kwara (ASK) has rejoiced with Muslims all over the World on the commencement of the 1445AH Ramadan fast. The association particularly rejoiced with Muslims in Kwara State for witnessing this year’s Ramadan. In a Ramadan message issued by its Chairman, Malam Razaq Lawal, the group described Ramadan as…
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