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BREAKING: Former governor Ladoja crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland
By Adejayan Gbenga – Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The traditional coronation was performed at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area on Friday, shortly after he received the symbolic Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba. Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally present the…
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Ibadan celebrates as former governor Ladoja crowned Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State capital, Ibadan, was on Friday thrown into jubilation as dignitaries and eminent personalities converged on the ancient city for the coronation of Senator Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of the state, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Among the early arrivals were Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former governor of Ogun State, and his successor, Otunba…
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LASG unveils framework to tackle SGBV, boost workplace productivity
The Lagos State Government has launched new guidelines to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. The Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) unveiled the framework during a symposium at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island. The event focused on the impact of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on labour and organisational productivity. It brought together more than 130…
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Sultan of Sokoto arrives Ibadan for Oba Ladoja’s coronation
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III, has arrived in Ibadan for Friday’s coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Sultan’s media team confirmed the development in an online statement on Thursday. “The plane of the Sultan, who was accompanied by senior counsellor Sultanate Council Sokoto and District Head of Kilgori, His Royal…
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Afenifere, DAWN Commission to host Southwest summit in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi – The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, in collaboration with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, has concluded plans to hold a two-day regional stakeholders’ summit in Akure, Ondo State. The event, scheduled for October 9–10, will focus on the theme “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future” and is expected to attract over…
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Lagos showcases 17-year emergency response record ahead of National Conference
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it had attended to over 13,700 emergencies between 2008 and 2025, highlighting its strength and resilience in disaster management over the past 17 years. Out of the figure, 2,400 fire outbreaks were recorded and responded to during the period. Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this during…
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Oyo announces exam dates for conversion, transfer of civil servants
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has released the timetable for the 2025 conversion and transfer of service examinations for civil and public servants. According to the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, about 800 officers will participate in the exercise, which has received the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde. Aderibigbe explained that…
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BREAKING: Makinde cuts short leave, resumes duty ahead of Olubadan coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially resumed duty ahead of schedule to personally oversee the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, acknowledged the Governor’s resumption notice during plenary, which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammad…
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Oyo police unveil security plans for Olubadan coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has outlined security measures ahead of the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled to hold on Friday at Mapo Hall. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, said in a statement on Thursday that the event, described as a significant cultural and historical occasion, is…
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Ondo govt vows greater access to clean, safe water for communities
Ondo State Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Hon. Ayodele Akande, has reiterated the ministry’s unwavering commitment to providing clean and safe water to residents of the state. Akande stated this during a courtesy visit by members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Water to the ministry. In his remarks, the commissioner thanked the committee members…
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