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Uphold tradition above politics, Obasanjo to Ladoja on coronation as Olubadan
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has congratulated Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja on his ascension as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, urging him to clearly distinguish between traditional leadership and political involvement. In a statement released by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Wednesday, Obasanjo offered his royal blessings in Yoruba, saying, “Ade a pe lori, bata a pe lese,”…
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Oba Ladoja’s reign will transform Ibadanland – Prof. Falola
By Adejayan Gbenga – Renowned historian, Prof. Toyin Falola, has expressed confidence that the reign of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will usher in modernisation and development in Ibadanland. Falola stated this on Wednesday while delivering the maiden Olubadan Coronation Lecture, themed “Ibadan History: Issues in Tradition and Modernity.” The lecture was part of the activities leading up to Ladoja’s…
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NSCDC seeks joint efforts to protect critical infrastructure in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has urged stakeholders to prioritise the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) as a means of boosting the nation’s economy. The State Commandant, Mr. Oluyemi Ibiloye, gave the charge during a stakeholders’ coordination meeting on CNAI, held on Wednesday in Akure. He stated…
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Oyo announces confirmation exams for 643 junior officers
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced that the 2025 confirmation examination for junior officers will hold on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the exam will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. According to…
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Ekiti 2026: Party members challenge Ojo’s eligibility in petition to APC panel
By Boye Oyeyemi – Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State have petitioned the party’s Governorship Screening Committee, demanding the disqualification of governorship aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, from the 2025 primaries. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Mr. Jogunola Joel Tolani, Mr. Alake Busuyi, and Mr. Tayo Ogunlusi said they represented over 50 concerned party members who endorsed…
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Ibadan airport cleared for presidential arrival ahead of Olubadan coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Senate Committee on Aviation and Aerospace Development has certified the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, as ready to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other top dignitaries expected at the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Ladoja. The coronation is scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26,…
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Tinubu confers posthumous national honours on Ogoni leaders
…calls for reconciliation and reopening of oil fields By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred posthumous national honours of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on late Ogoni leaders Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage—collectively known as the “Ogoni Four.” The announcement was made at the State House in Abuja during the…
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Nigerian business icon Oskar Ibru dies at 67
Nigerian billionaire industrialist and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, has died at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by the Ibru family in a statement on Wednesday, as reported by Arise News. He was said to have died following a brief illness. Additional details surrounding his death have not been made public. Oskar Ibru was…
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Lagos faces 22,000 annual building permit deficit – Commissioner
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over a significant shortfall in building permit approvals, revealing an annual deficit of 22,000. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, made this known during a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday. According to Oluyinka, the state recorded only 12,000 approvals in 2024, despite projections…
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The cop Buhari loved, by Femi Adesina
He and some other senior policemen had been demoted, I think from Commissioner of Police (CP) to Deputy Commissioner. It was untidy and unjust. I had known Mr Solomon Arase when he was serving as Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogun. A very efficient officer and good man, if ever there was one. When he,…
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