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How Ibadan raised a king for Oke-Ila Orangun — by Tunji Oladejo
Can you believe it that Ibadan raised a king for Oke-Ila Orangun? Kabiyesi Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Aroyinkeye 1, the Orangun of Oke-Ila, last week, recounted this story to me, “Ibadan raised me”. But wait a bit. Let me preface the story this way: how lbadan raised a king for Oke-Ila Orangun. On April 3, this year, I published a piece…
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IGP Disu appoints CSP Anietie Iniedu as force PRO
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new force public relations officer of the Nigeria Police Force. The announcement was contained in a statement on Friday by the outgoing force public relations officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, at force headquarters, Abuja. CSP Iniedu,…
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Osun govt misinterpreting court judgment to take over councils, group alleges
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Members of the Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and concerned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday accused the Osun State Government of misinterpreting a recent Federal High Court judgment in a bid to facilitate the takeover of local government councils by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Italian foreign minister cancels trip to US over Trump’s comments about Meloni
US President Donald Trump’s comments to an Italian media outlet about the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have sparked a fresh diplomatic incident. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced Friday that he was canceling a planned trip to the United States, where he was slated to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in response to Trump’s reported remarks. Tajani…
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EFCC, DSS partner on surveillance training for operatives in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has partnered with the Department of State Services (DSS) to organise specialised training on surveillance and intelligence gathering for operatives in Lagos. Held on Friday, the programme was aimed at strengthening investigative capacity, enhancing intelligence-led operations, and deepening inter-agency cooperation in the fight against economic and financial crimes. Speaking…
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Guinness World Records honours chef Hilda Baci as 2027 icon
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Guinness World Records (GWR) has named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci as its Icon for 2027, in recognition of her record-breaking achievements and global influence. The GWR Icon title celebrates individuals whose accomplishments go beyond record-setting to create lasting inspiration and impact worldwide. Baci is a triple Guinness World Records holder, first gaining global attention…
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LG crisis: PDP council chairmen resume duties in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Chairmen elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 22, 2025 local government election on Friday resumed duties at several council secretariats across Osun State. It would be recalled that the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo had on June 15 dismissed a suit filed by chairmen elected on the…
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How South Africa’s xenophobic online machine was rebooted in 2026
South Africa’s latest wave of xenophobic mobilisation did not begin with a political speech or a major violent incident. It began with a missing-person campaign. Yet this resurgence would not have been possible without the groundwork laid by a movement that has spent the past six years building audiences, networks and narratives around anti-immigrant mobilisation, dating back to the emergence…
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Yomi Casual pens heartfelt tribute to late friend Alex Ekubo
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Renowned fashion designer, Yomi Casual, has paid an emotional tribute to his close friend and associate, actor Alex Ekubo, following his burial in his hometown on Thursday. The designer took to Instagram on Friday to reflect on their friendship, which spanned more than 15 years, describing the late actor as more than a friend and a…
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Dangote refinery will restore Nigeria’s glory, says Oluwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has expressed optimism that the Dangote Refinery will restore Nigeria’s glory as the giant of Africa and place the country among the world’s most admired nations. The monarch, in a statement by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, commended the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, saying…
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