Homeland News
-
Oluwo Stool: My contenders are perpetual failures- Oba Akanbi
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the contenders for his throne as “perpetual failure”, saying that his enthronement was divine and cannot be thwarted by human. Oba Akanbi made this assertion in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, announcing his victory at the Court of Appeal The…
Read More » -
Why Sunday Igboho visited my palace – Ondo Monarch
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Olubaka of Oka-Akoko, Oba (Dr) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, has clarified that the recent visit of Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho to his palace was solely to pay homage. The monarch, in a telephone interview, explained that the activist’s visit was in appreciation of the condolence delegation he sent during the burial of Igboho’s mother.…
Read More » -
Tinubu urges unity beyond party lines to drive development
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday urged Nigerians to rise above party lines and foster unity as a means of enhancing national development. She made this call during a meeting with traditional rulers and religious leaders at Lagos House, Marina. The First Lady said the gathering was significant because traditional rulers are custodians of…
Read More » -
Ondo youths laud Interior Minister’s leadership, reforms
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Akoko Youth Forum, political movement in Ondo State, has applauded the Minister of Interior, Dr. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, for what it described as his outstanding reforms and youth-focused leadership. In a statement signed by its National President, Engr. Ibukun-Oluwa James Akeju, the group said Dr. Tunji-Ojo has, within two years in office, demonstrated vision, competence, and…
Read More » -
NHRC, PCC Ogun partner to address administrative Injustice, human rights violation
In a significant move to strengthen the fight for social and administrative justice and curb human rights abuses, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in Ogun State have agreed to a formal collaborative partnership. The agreement was reached on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the State Coordinator of the NHRC, Mrs. Olayinka Odibie…
Read More » -
Okpebholo restores water supply to Edo Central communities
In his ongoing effort to guarantee clean and sustainable water supply across Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has completed the comprehensive overhaul of the Ugboha Water Supply Scheme in Edo Central. The rehabilitation exercise, which has restored full water reticulation to Ugboha and parts of Uromi and Irrua, marks a significant turnaround in the State’s drive to strengthen public utilities…
Read More » -
Free entry to Olumo Rock ends Saturday, says Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has announced that the free entry initiative at the newly renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex will end on Saturday, August 23, 2025, citing safety concerns over overcrowding. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, said the surge in visitors since the reopening of the historic site had exceeded expectations and,…
Read More » -
LASG unveils CitizensGate strategy, seeks CSO, NGO collaboration
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government on Thursday engaged members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on its plans to bridge the communication gap between citizens and government. The workshop, organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPLCE), presented participants with the proposed Lagos State 2025–2027 Strategic and Communication Strategy document for…
Read More » -
Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to tackle drug trafficking, cultism, cybercrime
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is deeply committed to the fight against drug trafficking, cybercrime, cultism, kidnapping, and other related offences, stressing that security and the rule of law remain the cornerstone of his government’s development agenda. Aiyedatiwa made this known on Thursday when he received a delegation of the United Nations Office on…
Read More » -
Oyo Speaker pays courtesy visit to Olubadan-designate Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his Ibadan residence. The visit followed the official confirmation of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Hon. Ogundoyin described the monarch as a man of grace…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel