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Adeleke flags off Ila, Osogbo-Ikirun road projects, vows timely delivery
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday flagged off two key road projects as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity across the state. The projects include the dualization of Ila Township Road and the commencement of the second phase of the Osogbo-Ikirun-Ila Odo road, which extends to the Kwara State boundary. Speaking…
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Machine explosion sparks fire at Ibadan factory, massive losses recorded
By Adejayan Gbenga – A fire outbreak caused by a machine explosion has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited, located in the Olopomeji area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, affecting the factory’s recycling section where a large quantity of disused tyres was stored. The resulting blaze…
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Oyo Speaker mourns passing of Eruwa Chief Imam, pays tribute
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has mourned the passing of the Chief Imam of Eruwaland, Sheikh AbdulKareem Abdulsalam Olore, who died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 84. In a condolence message, Ogundoyin described the cleric’s death as a profound loss to Eruwa, the Muslim…
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President Tinubu hails late Awujale as pillar of Yoruba pride
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as a towering figure who brought pride, dignity, and honour to the Yoruba race. Speaking on Sunday during the 8th-day Fidau prayers held in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, the President reflected on the monarch’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey and Yoruba…
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Tinubu applauds Governor Abiodun’s loyalty at Awujale’s Fidau prayer
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has commended Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for his dedication and support to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Speaking on Sunday during the eighth-day Fidau prayer held in Ijebu-Ode in honour of the revered monarch, President Tinubu described Governor Abiodun as a dependable son of Ogun State. “Okanlomo…
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Lawmaker pushes for creation of Ibadan, New Oyo States
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Chairman of the House Committee on South West Development Commission, Hon. Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has renewed his call for the creation of Ibadan and New Oyo States from the present Oyo State. Speaking during the Zonal Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos on Friday, July 19, 2025, Adeyemi said…
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Traditionalists decry Islamic burial of late Awujale, threaten legal action
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ibadan – The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has condemned the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, according to Islamic rites, and has announced plans to sue the Ogun State Government and the monarch’s family for allegedly violating Yoruba burial customs and existing state laws. Oba Adetona, who died on Sunday,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu in Ijebu-Ode for Awujale’s 8th-day Fidau prayer
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu arrived in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Saturday to attend the eighth-day Fidau prayer in honour of the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The President was warmly received by Governor Dapo Abiodun, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries at the prayer event, which drew prominent figures from across the…
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‘His wisdom steadied me’ – Tinubu reflects on late Awujale
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as more than a traditional ruler, calling him “a confidante, a guide, and a man of truth” whose wisdom and integrity influenced generations. In a heartfelt post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, President Tinubu reflected on the personal…
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‘This year was not without storm’ – Akeredolu’s widow speaks on betrayal, resilience
By Boye Oyeyemi – Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has expressed deep disappointment over the demolition of a memorial monument erected in honour of victims of the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church massacre in Owo. In a reflective statement titled “Beyond Widowhood: Thriving @72” posted on her verified Facebook page to mark…
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