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BBC documentary on Luwo Gbagida, a distortion of Yoruba history, says Oluwo of Iwoland
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, Telu 1, has criticized a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Yoruba documentary, describing it as an attempt to distort Yoruba history. The monarch was reacting to the documentary on Luwo Gbagida, a female Ile-Ife monarch, who was erroneously referred to as Luwo Gbagidi. In a statement, the Oluwo of Iwo clarified that Luwo Gbagida…
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Lagos to host E1 Boat Race Fiesta
…as Sanwo-Olu meets former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos has been selected as the host city for the E1 World Championship, set to take place next September. Organisers of the all-electric boat race arrived in Lagos on Monday for an exploratory tour of the state’s waterways infrastructure to ensure a seamless hosting of the event. Governor Babajide…
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Ogun monarch remanded in Ilaro correctional centre after failing to meet bail conditions
The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been remanded in a correctional centre in Ilaro, Ogun State, following his arraignment before the Ifo Magistrate Court. The monarch, accused of assault, was denied immediate release after failing to meet the bail conditions set by the court. He appeared in court on Tuesday to face a three-count charge…
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Lagos APC chieftain urges GAC to accept Assembly’s leadership change
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Fouad Alade Oki, has called on the Governance Advisory Committee (GAC) to end the controversy surrounding the recent change in leadership at the Lagos State House of Assembly. In an open letter addressed to GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Oki urged party leaders to accept the Assembly’s decision to…
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One dead, six injured in fatal auto crash on Abeokuta-Ibadan highway
A fatal motor accident along the Abeokuta-Ibadan highway near Ajobo village claimed the life of one person and left six others injured on Sunday, February 4, 2025. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, stating that the accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. and involved a Lexus ES 350 and…
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200-level University of Ilorin student commits suicide
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A 200-level male student of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State has reportedly committed suicide due to the economic hardships facing his family. Sources indicate that the deceased, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, was from the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS). He was maintaining a cumulative GPA of 4.5 in the…
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Lagos DSVA engages private sector on sexual abuse, harassment in workplace
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has intensified efforts to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and workplace harassment by engaging key private sector organizations. The agency disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Tuesday. According to the tweet, the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, spoke to the over 1300 staff of Wema Bank.…
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VIDEO: Female Lawyers visit Lagos Speaker, Meranda
A group under the umbrella of Female Lawyers in Politics, on Tuesday visited the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, in her office at the Assembly Complex, Alausa-Ikeja.
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Osun Govt releases documents to justify Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle’s appointment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has released official documents, including a 2005 gazette, to justify the recent appointment of Prince Ajayi Oluwatimileyin Oluyemi as the Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, on Tuesday. The state government also vowed to prosecute those…
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LEAH Foundation launches prostate cancer screening in Ilorin, targets 20,000 men
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin LEAH Foundation has launched a free prostate cancer screening program for men above 40 years as part of activities to commemorate World Cancer Day 2025. The founder, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, disclosed that about 20,000 men across the sixteen local government areas of the state are targeted for the screening. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at…
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