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Soun visits Emir of Lafia, advocates cultural preservation
By Adejayan Gbenga As part of his tour of Nasarawa State, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Lafia, retired Justice Sidi Bage Mohammed I, at his palace. During the visit, the Soun and his entourage were taken on a guided tour of the Lafia Palace Museum. Sharing details…
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Tinubu’s appointments to SWDC will drive regional growth — Fayemi
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as Chairman and Dr. Charles Akinola as Managing Director of the newly established South West Development Commission (SWDC). Describing the appointments as “round pegs in round holes,” Fayemi said both men are well-equipped to lead the Commission due to their deep-rooted involvement…
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Hajj 2025: Ogun pilgrims urged to pray for stability, peace in Nigeria
Pilgrims from Ogun State to Saudi Arabia have been urged to pray for stability and peace in Nigeria. They were urged to prepare themselves and get set for the major spiritual exercise which will commence on 8th Dhu al-Hijjah, 1446 AH, which is Wednesday, 4th June, 2025. Chairman of the Ogun State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board ad-hoc committee for the…
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Aiyedatiwa fumes over violent land disputes, fraudulent land resale
… inaugurates taskforce against land grabbing The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared war against land grabbing and related crimes in the State, inaugurating the State Task Force on Property Protection and Anti-Land Grabbing. The taskforce comprises the Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, Engr. Olawoye Ayorinde Abiola, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, CP Wilfred…
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Tinubu congratulates Dapo Abiodun on birthday, 6 years in office
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State as he marks his 65th birthday and the sixth anniversary of his administration on May 29. In a message released on Wednesday, President Tinubu praised Governor Abiodun’s leadership, describing his tenure as a period of notable progress in Ogun State. He highlighted key…
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May 29: Obasa lauds Tinubu’s economic reforms, reaffirms Lagos Assembly’s commitment to collaboration with FG
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has lauded the bold and transformative economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu. Obasa gave the applaud in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Office while congratulating Tinubu on his second anniversary in office. “It takes ingenuity, courage, and a strong sense of conviction to…
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Two dead, 15 injured in Osun road crash
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Two persons were confirmed dead and 15 others injured in a lone accident involving a commercial truck at the Iwo Road junction in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident, which occurred at about 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday, involved a blue DAF E2000 truck reportedly transporting both livestock and human passengers from Kebbi…
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Cleric sentenced to death by hanging for ritual killing in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo for the murder of one Adeleke Lukman, in what the court described as a ritual killing disguised as a spiritual exercise. Kabiru was charged with conspiracy, murder, and stealing, contrary to Sections 324, 319(1), and…
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Ilaro monarch presides over formal installation of new Obas in Yewaland
In line with the provisions of the 2021 Obas Law of Ogun State and the approval by the Ogun State government, the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the State’s Council of Obas, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Olugbenle, has presided over the formal installation rites of newly crowned kings under the jurisdiction of the Yewa Traditional Council.…
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Tears as gospel minister Big Bolaji laid to rest in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The remains of popular gospel singer Bolaji Olarewaju, fondly known as Big B, were buried amid tears on Wednesday in Ibadan. He was laid to rest in the presence of his wife, siblings, family members, and well-wishers at the All Souls Private Cemetery, Ido, Ibadan. In his exhortation during the burial ceremony held on May 28, Bishop…
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