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Olubadan Stadium hosts spectacular cultural day in honour of Oba Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – Ibadan was aglow on Tuesday as Olubadan Stadium transformed into a festival ground for the Cultural Day celebration in honour of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The event, which formed part of weeklong activities ahead of Friday’s coronation, attracted traditional rulers, chiefs, artisans, cultural troupes, and residents from across the city. The…
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Atiku hails reinstatement of Senator Natasha, slams Tinubu for undermining constitution
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has applauded the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the Federal High Court’s decision as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, returned to the Senate on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, following a court ruling that invalidated her suspension as unlawful. Atiku, the 2023 presidential…
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Oyo Assembly calls for Bio-Medical Engineering departments in general hospitals
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the state government to intensify efforts to establish Bio-Medical Engineering departments and to better equip General Hospitals across the state. The resolution followed a motion moved by Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, representing Atiba State Constituency, during plenary on Wednesday. He noted that many General Hospitals in Oyo lack…
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Markets in Ibadan to shut down for Olubadan coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwaju Yekeen Abass, has directed that all markets within Ibadan city and its outskirts be closed on Friday, September 26, 2025—the day of the coronation—in honour of the new monarch. In a statement personally signed and released on behalf of the market leaders’ council, zonal executives, and traders across the…
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80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
…Lula tells UN that attacks on Brazil’s institutions are unacceptable Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that recent “unilateral attacks” against his country’s institutions and economy were unacceptable, in a stern rebuke of U.S. foreign policy. Lula’s comments echoed his running criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs, visa restrictions…
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Ondo State launches multi-sectoral plan to combat malnutrition
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has unveiled new measures to tackle malnutrition, with a particular focus on children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Laolu Akindolire, disclosed this on Tuesday in Akure, during the inauguration and dissemination of the Ondo State Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition…
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Owa of Ijesaland suspends high chief over alleged theft of transformers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has suspended the Oba Odo of Ilesa, High Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi, over the alleged theft of two electricity transformers. The suspension followed Gbadamosi’s arrest by the police in Ilesa, during which he allegedly refused to provide a written statement on the matter. Residents of the Araromi…
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Tinubu hails veteran columnist Femi Orebe at 80
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to veteran columnist and pro-democracy activist, Dr. Femi Orebe, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Orebe, a regular contributor to Nigerian newspapers for over three decades, is known for his incisive commentary on national and international affairs. His forthcoming book, Simply a Citizen Journalist, is set to be publicly…
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Ex-legislative aide bags 8-year jail term for N120.5m employment scam
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 22, 2025, secured the conviction of a former legislative aide and banker, Mr. Goni Yilkan, over a N120.5 million employment scam. The conviction was delivered by Justice F.E. Messiri of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja.…
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Adeleke’s N678m Sango Shrine project in Ede sparks backlash
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s approval of N678 million for the reconstruction of the Sango-Timi Shrine and Grove in his hometown, Ede, has sparked criticism over alleged misplaced priorities. The project, listed on the state government’s official website, was awarded to Atomhans through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The Sango-Timi Festival is an annual…
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