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PHOTO NEWS: Oyetola opens ultramodern mosque in memory of late mother at Iragbiji

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has opened a brand new mosque in his hometown, Iragbiji in memory of his late mother Alhaja Wulemotu Arike Oyetola. The ceremony which happened during the week had in attendance political associates of the former Governor and his family members. Oyetola who posted the pictures of…

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IWD: Family planning key to gender equality – TCI, DevComs

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As Nigeria marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Country Lead at The Challenge Initiative (TCI) Nigeria, Dr. Taiwo Johnson, has emphasized the role of family planning (FP) in empowering women to make informed reproductive choices and plan their futures. Speaking at the celebration, Johnson stated that “by enabling women to make informed choices about their…

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IWD 2025: Gov AbdulRazaq reaffirms commitment to women empowerment

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has celebrated women globally on the occasion of the 2025 International Women’s Day, recognizing their resilience, creativity, and the joy they bring to society. In a statement personally signed on Saturday in Ilorin, the governor praised women as key stakeholders in development, social cohesion, and progress. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment…

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Oba of Benin suspends 67 enigies

The Benin Traditional Council has announced the suspension of 67 Enigies in the Benin Kingdom, with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, in Benin on Friday. Irabor said that their suspension was a result of their alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional…

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Civil/Military Relations: Owo monarch receives in audience 32 Artillery Brigade Commandant

The Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has received in audience the newly posted Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Akure, Brigadier General, J A Ifeanyi in his Palace in Owo. Brigadier General Ifeanyi, the 12th Military Commander to serve in Ondo State, was in the Palace…

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NLC, IBEDC disagree over number of sacked workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has vowed to take action against the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company over the sacking of 221 workers.  The NLC had earlier demanded the reabsorption of the workers, alleging that more than 3,000 employees of the IBEDC were unjustly terminated. However, IBEDC refuted the claim, stating that only 221 workers were sacked. The distribution…

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Alaafin-designate reviews curfew period

Curfew for the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, to perform the statutory traditional rites leading up to his April 5 coronation has been reviewed to start by 10pm and end at 4.30am. Earlier the Chief of Staff to the Alaafin-designate, Rotimi Osuntola, had in a statement announced an 8pm to 6am curfew starting from Friday to Saturday, March 29, 2025.…

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Alaafin-designate starts 21-day traditional rites

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Friday, commenced a 21-day traditional rites popularly known as “Oro Opebi.” A statement by the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Rotimi Osuntola, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, confirmed this on Friday. Osuntola said the traditional rites would end on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The statement read, “The Aláàfin of Oyo…

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Lagos Assembly: Court adjourns to march 10 to hear pending applications

The suit filed by Hon. Mudashiru Obasa to challenge his removal as Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly continued on Friday at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja. Justice Yetunde Pinheiro has adjourned till Monday, March 10 to hear all new and pending applications in the matter. The judge ordered all parties to file and serve all necessary…

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Oyetola dedicates mosque to late mother, urges prayers for Tinubu, religious leaders

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has called on Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu and other leaders during Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of peace, forgiveness, and unity. Oyetola made the call on Friday at a Ramadan lecture and the official commissioning of the Alhaja Wulemotu Oyetola Memorial Central Mosque in…

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