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Past Olubadans of Ibadanland: a historical retrospective
By Adejayan Gbenga – As Ibadan mourns the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, attention has turned once again to the rich legacy of the Olubadan throne — a position deeply embedded in the cultural and political identity of Ibadanland. Since…
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Lagos to host investment, social impact summits July 9–11, 2025
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to host two major events aimed at accelerating economic growth and sustainable development. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada-Ambrose, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday. She said the Lagos Investment Summit 2.0 will take place on Wednesday, July 9, while the Africa Social…
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Oyo Assembly Service Commission opens recruitment portal for job seekers
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has commenced a new recruitment exercise, inviting qualified applicants to apply for various positions within the state’s legislative service. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Chairman, Hon. Femi Julius Okedoyin, the recruitment drive covers a broad range of administrative and technical positions across 33 categories. Hon. Okedoyin…
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BREAKING: Olubadan of Ibadan passes away
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90. Oba Olakulehin passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025 — exactly one year after he ascended the throne. Born on July 5, 1935, his death comes just two days after he marked his 90th birthday. He…
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Ekiti moves to enhance operational capacity of Amotekun corps
The Ekiti State Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the operational capacity of local security outfits in the state, including Amotekun Corps. Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said the move was aimed at combating crime, protecting the agricultural sector and rural communities, and addressing security concerns related to open grazing, thereby helping to reduce farmers-herders conflicts. Olatunbosun, in a…
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Monarchs move to honour late Ooni Okunade Sijuwade’s legacy
The Sijuwade Royal Family of Ile Ife, in collaboration with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, is set to hold a grand memorial of the 50th Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, who reigned from 1980 until his transition in 2015. The 10th memorial commemoration is scheduled for July 25, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island,…
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Aiyedatiwa reaffirms support for oil-producing communities
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its contributions to regional development over the past 25 years. Speaking at a thanksgiving service held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Akure to mark the Commission’s silver jubilee, Aiyedatiwa, a former NDDC board member, praised the agency for fulfilling its…
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SDP chairman decries dilapidated Ondo high court, urges judicial reforms
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Barrister Gbenga Akinbuli, has criticised the condition of High Court 1 in Oka, Ondo Town, describing the facility as a symbol of deep-rooted neglect in the state’s judicial system. In an open letter to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, Akinbuli lamented…
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Lagos to promote sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism
The Lagos State Government has restated its unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, gave the assurance at the Xtralarge World Agritourism Expo Festival 2025, held in Ikeja, Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka, who was represented by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mrs. Bukola Agbaminoja, noted…
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‘We’ll rout criminals from their hideouts in Kwara’ — Gov AbdulRazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has briefed key stakeholders in the Lafiagi axis of Kwara North on the government’s efforts to rid the area of criminal gangs involved in violent crimes. The meeting, held in Ilorin, the state capital, was attended by the leadership of the Lafiagi Descendants’ Development Union (LADDU), headed by Dr. Abdullahi…
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