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Homeland News
Ibadan chiefs urge unity, back Ladoja’s ascension as 44th Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan-in-Council has called on traditional title holders in Ibadanland to offer full support to the incoming Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as preparations for his ascension to the throne progress. Oba Ladoja, the current Otun Olubadan, is next in line to become the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, in accordance with the city’s rotational chieftaincy succession structure.…
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Politics
2027: Tinubu will win if ADC fields southern candidate – Okonkwo
A member of the opposition coalition, Kenneth Okonkwo, says President Bola Tinubu will win if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presents a southern presidential candidate as its flag bearer in the 2027 election. Okonkwo said that to unseat Tinubu, the ADC coalition should present a northern political heavyweight, saying “My strategy this time around is that I am going to support…
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Education
Teachers’ Recruitment: Ekiti govt warns against impersonation, exam malpractices
The Ekiti state government has warned against impersonation and examination malpractices during recruitment exercise, adding that “anyone caught trying to impersonate or perpetrate any form of examination malpractices will be decisively dealt with.” The state government scheduled the written examination for applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise into teaching and non-teaching positions in public secondary schools for Saturday, July 19, 2025.…
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Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Juju legend Admiral Dele Abiodun loses first daughter
By Tosin Brown – Juju maestro Admiral Dele Abiodun is currently grieving the loss of his first child and daughter, Toyin. According to sources close to the veteran singer and instrumentalist, Toyin passed away recently, leaving the 77-year-old deeply devastated. It was gathered that Abiodun’s residence in Ijebu-Ode has been receiving a stream of guests paying condolence visits. The late…
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Homeland News
Ibadan declares 21-day mourning for late Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The ancient city of Ibadan has declared a 21-day mourning period following the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. In line with the city’s long-standing tradition, the mourning period officially began on Tuesday, July 8, and will last for three…
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Global News
US tightens visa rules on Nigerians
By Olaolu Bilau in Abuja The United States Government has introduced stricter visa rules for Nigerians and nationals of several other countries. The new measures now limits most non-immigrant visas (like tourist or business) to single-entry with 3 months validity. A statement posted on the website of the United States Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday, said, “Effective immediately, most non-immigrant…
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National News
Reps seek increase in parliamentary seats to 552
The House of Representatives has proposed a Constitution amendment to reserve 10 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for women and five per cent for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Under the proposed framework, 83 additional seats would be created exclusively for women. That is 55 in the House of Representatives, increasing its membership from 360 to 415, and…
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Homeland News
Army notifies Ibadan residents of live-fire drill at Fajuyi Cantonment
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Nigerian Army has alerted residents of Ojoo, Olorunda, and other communities surrounding Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment in Ibadan to expect the sound of gunfire during a scheduled shooting range exercise. According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 2 Division, the exercise will take place from Wednesday,…
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Homeland News
Soun lauds anti-land grabbing sensitization in Ogbomoso
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, has commended the efforts of the Oyo State Anti-Land Grabbing Agency following a courtesy and sensitization visit to his palace on Tuesday. The monarch received the delegation led by Hon. Justice O.I. Aiki (rtd), Chairperson of the agency, describing the visit as “enlightening, timely, and impactful.” In…
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Sports
CHAN: Home-based Eagles intensify Training as more players arrive in Ikenne
Five additional players have joined the home-based Super Eagles camp in Ikenne as preparations continue for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed the new arrivals on Tuesday. The players are Musa Zayad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Aminu Adam (Kano Pillars), Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Godwin Obaje…
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