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Lekan Alabi marks 75th birthday with book launch, chieftaincy promotion celebration
By Adejayan Gbenga – Veteran journalist and Ibadan chief, Oloye Lekan Alabi, on Wednesday launched his new book titled Media, Governance and Culture, in commemoration of his 75th birthday and his recent promotion from Maye Olubadan to Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event, held at the RATTAWU Multipurpose Hall, BCOS Ile Akede, Bashorun, Ibadan, attracted dignitaries from the media, traditional…
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Tinubu’s SSA Tunde Rahman hails Lekan Alabi at 75, graces book launch
By Adejayan Gbenga – Senior Special Adviser on Media and Special Duties to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Tunde Rahman, has lauded the professionalism and remarkable career of veteran journalist and Ibadan High Chief, Oloye Lekan Alabi. Speaking at the launch of Alabi’s book Media, Governance and Culture at RATAAWU Multipurpose Hall, BCOS, Ile Akede Bashorun, on Wednesday in Ibadan, Rahman…
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Oluwo of Iwoland demands death penalty for ritual killers, highlights national scourge
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has used the 65th Independence Day celebration to draw attention to the scourge of ritual killings across the country, expressing sympathy for victims and their families. In his Independence message, the monarch lamented the rising cases of ritual killings, saying that Nigeria is not yet truly independent…
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Nigeria at 65: Sanwo-Olu pledges inclusive governance, unity
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, social protection, and national unity as Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary. He made the remarks on Wednesday during the Independence Day celebration at the State House Marina, emphasizing that lasting progress can only be achieved when government and citizens work together with…
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Nigeria at 65: Adeleke harps on rule of law, true federalism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has emphasized the need for strict adherence to the rule of law and national reforms to achieve true federalism as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. In his Independence Day statement, signed by his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, Adeleke said the anniversary should serve as a moment of…
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Edo governor honoured with royal gift from Oba of Benin
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, following the presentation of a royal birthday gift in recognition of the Governor’s recent birthday. A statement by the governor’s media aide Fred Itua on Tuesday, said the symbolic gesture occurred on…
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65th Independence: Nigeria on path to greatness, says Obasa
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, declaring that Nigeria is firmly on the path to greatness. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Research, Media, and Documentation, Adeshina Oyetayo, Obasa described the milestone as more than just a celebration of sovereign nationhood. “This…
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Makinde vows better funding, welfare for LAUTECH Teaching Hospital staff
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to address the grievances of health workers at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, through a series of welfare and infrastructural interventions. The governor made the commitment during a visit to the hospital on Tuesday, where he met with staff and management. He assured…
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Yoruba nation activist Igboho pays homage to Oba Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. The visit, which took place on Monday, September 29, at the monarch’s Bodija residence in Ibadan, was marked by symbolic gestures highlighting the close bond between the two men. The…
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Lagos Assembly pushes for community-driven security, commends police professionalism
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commended the State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, and his team for their professionalism and commitment to safeguarding lives and property during recent security incidents in the state. The commendation followed a motion presented at plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the Committee on Information, Security and Strategy,…
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