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LASG begins repair works on Ozumba Mbadiwe road Monday
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin repair works on a section of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, from Bonny Camp junction, starting Monday, September 15, 2025. A statement released by the Ministry of Transportation and signed by Commissioner Oluwaseun Osiyemi on Sunday, said the rehabilitation exercise will last for one week, ending on Sunday, September 21. The works…
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Ladoja will bring his wealth of experience to bear as Olubadan – Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said the Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja will bring his wealth of experience to bear as Olubadan. Obi stated this when he visited Oba Ladola at his Bodija private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He noted that the socio-economic and political history of Nigeria…
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Dispute erupts over enthronement of new Alaba of Abanla
By Adejayan Gbenga – A succession crisis is unfolding in the Abanla community, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, as controversy trails the move to install a new Alaba of Abanla. The stool became vacant following the death of the late monarch, Oba Olabiyi Oladipo, in August 2024. Since then, various ruling houses have been jostling to produce his…
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Alaafin honours Igbinedion at 91, urges return to cultural justice systems
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, was on Friday received with pomp and grandeur in Benin City, Edo State, during a royal visit to honour the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, who marked his 91st birthday. The visit, according to a statement by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to…
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Peter Obi pays courtesy visit to Olubadan-designate, Oba Ladoja
In a move underscoring his commitment to national unity and traditional leadership, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Sunday visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan. The visit comes just days ahead of Ladoja’s coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled for…
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Ondo suspends top officials over teachers’ recruitment scam
By Boye Oyeyemi – Three officials of the Ondo State Government have been suspended for their alleged involvement in a job scam connected to the recent teachers’ recruitment exercise. The suspended officers—two directors and a deputy director—were relieved of their duties pending the outcome of an investigation ordered by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The controversy began after several individuals staged a…
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Osun students endorse Adeleke, say he outshines APC’s 12-year record
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Student leaders from tertiary institutions across Osun State have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, stating that his performance in less than three years surpasses the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) 12-year tenure in the state. The endorsement was made during a gathering at the Government House Banquet Hall, where representatives of the National…
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Olubadan throne leads others in Oyo — Oba Hamidu Ajibade
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, has asserted that the Olubadan of Ibadanland remains the head of all traditional rulers in Oyo State. In an interview with 32FM, Oba Ajibade dismissed arguments suggesting that the Alaafin of Oyo should serve as the permanent chairman of the state’s Council of Obas. He emphasized Ibadan’s historic…
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Sanwo-Olu meets critic lawyer, unblocks him on X
The governor of Lagos State,Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unblocked human rights lawyer Festus Ogun on X (formerly Twitter) after a meeting at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday. Ogun disclosed this in a post via his Instagram handle on Saturday. The lawyer stated that Sanwo-Olu personally invited him for a brief meeting to address his complaints. “Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unblocked…
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Amananawei Stool: Atike family accuses Kekemeke clan of imposition
…seeks Ondo government’s intervention By Boye Oyeyemi – The Atike family of Agadagba-Obon in the Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State has appealed to the state government to intervene in the dispute over the Amananawei stool to prevent a breakdown of law and order. In a statement issued in Akure by its spokesperson, Ofoyeju Gbinmoye Medek, the family accused…
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