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Sarkin Sasa not recognised by Ibadan tradition — Olubadan

By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void, stating that it is not recognized under the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. The declaration was made during the Olubadan-in-Council meeting held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. “Chief Akinade…

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Olubadan reinstates Mogaji Olawale Akinsola

The Olubadan Advisory Council has reinstated Olawale Oladoja Akinsola as the Mogaji of Akinsola Family Compound in the Labiran area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Akinsola’s appointment was earlier revoked on March 12, 2024, over allegations of sealing more than 200 houses in Labinkulu, Aponmode, Isagunna and other communities in Akinyele Local Government Area in 2023. His reinstatement was confirmed in…

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Abiodun flags off strategic leadership training for Ogun workforce at Awujale Institute

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the top echelons of the state’s civil/public service to continue to hold integrity and accountability in high esteem, lead by example, and live up to expectations as they discharge their statutory duties. Prince Abiodun gave the charge while declaring open a 5-day training on “Strategic Leadership and Management Course” for Permanent…

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Sarkin Sasa title not known to Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law- Olubadan 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has said the title of Sarkin Sasa is not only null and void but also not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. Oba Olakulehin made this known during the Olubadan – In – Council meeting held at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. He added “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of…

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LASG to strengthen bilateral ties with Sweden in technology, cybersecurity

By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the Lagos State Government will deepen its bilateral relationship with Sweden in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, and infrastructure for the benefit of residents. Sanwo-Olu made this known during a courtesy visit by the Crown Princess of Sweden and Duchess of Västergötland, Her Royal Highness Princess Alice Désirée, and her…

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Electricity: Ondo govt urges residents to adopt metering initiative 

The Ondo State government has called on residents to urgently adopt the state’s Metering Initiative to enable the government achieve maximum progress in enhancing electricity. In a recent media engagement, the state government through the Special Adviser on Power to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Engr. (Dr) Johnson Alabi, re-emphasized that metering was a key part of the Governor’s agenda, saying that…

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PHOTO NEWS: Alao-Akala Family consoles Florence Ajimobi over daughter’s passing

The family of His Excellency, the late Otunba Dr. Christopher Adebayo Alao‑Akala paid a condolence visit on Monday to former Oyo State First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, mourning the recent death of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola‑Daisi (née Ajimobi). The visit was documented in a post by Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao‑Akala—son of the former governor and the lawmaker representing…

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Kwara Pilgrims Board sets deadline for 2025 Hajj payment

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abdulkadri Abdulsalam, has announced Friday, April 11, 2025, as the deadline for completing Hajj 2025 payments for intending pilgrims from the state. Abdulsalam made the announcement during an interview in Ilorin on Tuesday. He stated that the total cost for this year’s Hajj exercise…

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Oladunjoye’s death, huge loss to Ogun APC, says Oba Ìsèse Worldwide

Oba Ifarotimi Adifagbola Balogun, the Chairman of the “Ìsèse Kingdom of Truth Association of Nigeria” and Oba Ìsèse Worldwide, has described the passing of Ogun APC Publicity Secretary Tunde Oladunjoye as a significant loss for the party in the state In a statement provided to reporters, Oba Ìsèse Worldwide noted that the late APC publicity secretary was a devoted party…

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Adeleke eases Osun curfew to 12 hours amid communal peace efforts

— curfew now 7pm to 7am daily By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed that the previously imposed 17-hour curfew on the warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun in Irepodun and Ifon-Orolu Local Government Areas be relaxed to 12 hours. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo…

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