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JUST IN: Fayose arrives Olubadan’s palace for private meeting amid Oyo tension
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ibadan Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday visited Ibadan amid rising tension linked to ongoing issues involving the traditional institution and the Oyo State Government. The visit comes at a time of heightened political and traditional tension surrounding developments associated with the Olubadan stool, which has continued to draw attention from key stakeholders across the…
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LG autonomy key to national security, development — Osun ALGON chairman
— Distributes 300 motorcycles to security agencies By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, Hon. Idowu Abiodun, said that local government autonomy enhances the capacity of councils to play stronger roles in national security and development. Abiodun stated this on Tuesday during the distribution of 300 motorcycles to…
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Oluwo is God-sent to transform Iwo, says Liad Tella
The Asiwaju Musulumi of Iwoland, Alhaji Liad Tella, has described the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, as a “divine illuminator.” Tella stated that the monarch was ordained by God to lead Iwo out of darkness, noting that the town had lagged behind in development prior to his enthronement. According to him, the Oluwo’s emergence marked a turning point aimed…
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Akeredolu’s ex-aide tackles Aiyedatiwa’s adviser over alleged misguided pension claims
By Boye Oyeyemi A former chief press secretary to late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mr Richard Olatunde, has accused an aide to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of distorting facts on pension matters in the state. Olatunde, in a statement released on Monday, faulted Mr Gani Mohammed, special adviser on special duties and strategy, describing his comments as misleading and politically…
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Asiwaju Musulumi hails Oluwo as divine illuminator of Iwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Asiwaju Musulumi of Iwoland, Alhaji Liad Tella, has described the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, as a divine illuminator, saying he was enthroned by God to remove Iwo from darkness. Tella noted that before the monarch’s enthronement, the ancient town was far behind, adding that his emergence was to erase what he described…
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Makinde, Olubadan dismiss Fayose’s dethronement allegation
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Oba Rashidi Ladoja have denied allegations by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, about a plot to dethrone the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Fayose had earlier alleged on social media that Governor Makinde was planning to remove Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan and that the monarch could face a query for allegedly…
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Governor Makinde plotting Olubadan’s removal, says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Fayose made the claim in a post on X on Sunday, stating that the alleged move would begin with official queries issued to the monarch over his absence at a recent coronation ceremony in…
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Alaafin hails Dangote’s philanthropy, industrial achievements on 69th birthday
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has praised Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, describing his philanthropic and industrial contributions as legendary, exemplary, and unparalleled. In a congratulatory message marking Dangote’s 69th birthday, issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch described the foremost industrialist as a visionary leader whose commitment to…
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Senator Buhari organises skill acquisition programme for 120 women in Oyo
The senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, has organised a three-day capacity building training for women in the district aimed at equipping participants with practical skills to improve their livelihoods and strengthen local economies. The programme was held at Alalukimba Centre, Atori, Iseyin, from Wednesday to Friday, and brought together 120 women from across Oyo State. Speaking…
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ADR complements, not threatens legal practice, Ondo CJ clarifies
By Boye Oyeyemi The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Olusegun Odusola, has come forward to demystify misconceptions surrounding the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution, noting that it does not undermine legal practice but rather strengthens the justice system. Odusola made the remark on Friday during a stakeholders’ town hall meeting on the operations of the Ondo Multi-Door Courthouse held in…
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