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PHOTOS: From the coronation of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin
Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, presented the staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin at the coronation ceremony held at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Many dignitaries attended the event, including the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal, the Minister of…
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Tinubu congratulates Olakulehin as new Olubadan
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his coronation Friday as the 43rd Olubadan of the ancient city of Ibadan. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu joins the family of the new Olubadan, the citizens of Ibadan, the Oyo State Council of Obas, and the Oyo…
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BREAKING: Olakulehin receives Staff of Office as 43rd Olubadan
The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the staff of office to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation took place at the Labosinde compound in Ibadan, the family traditionally responsible for crowning the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Some of the attendees include; former Oyo State Governor and Olubadan-in-Council member Rashidi Ladoja, the Ooni…
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S’Court ruling on LG Autonomy a relief to Govs – Kwara Gov
By Kunle Sanni Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara has hailed the Supreme Court ruling affirming that local governments should receive allocations directly from the federal government, describing it as a relief to state governors. Speaking to State House reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, AbdulRahman said, “It relieves the burden on governors. Our people really don’t know…
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Sanwo-Olu presents official vehicles to Directors in Public Service
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has presented official vehicles to Directors in the Lagos State Public Service. The presentation is part of the government’s efforts to increase productivity, motivate staff and ensure that Lagosians get better service delivery in all areas. Speaking during the presentation on Thursday at the State Secretariat, Alausa, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the occasion marked…
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Lagos Assembly summons Attorney General over S’Court ruling
…As Lawmakers commend Police for anti-kidnapping efforts The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the State Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, to provide clarity on the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning local government funding in Nigeria. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that all 774 local government councils in the country should receive their funds directly from the Federal Government…
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Rescue retired Ekiti University Don from kidnap, AREDAA urges Police
The Are-Ekiti Development Association (AREDAA) has called on the Ekiti State Police Command to urgently secure the release of Professor Femi Olaofe, a retired university don who was recently kidnapped from his residence in Ado Ekiti. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Ekiti State Housing Estate, Ado Ekiti, when Professor Olaofe, a native of Are-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun local government…
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Osun ALGON, CDHR applaud S’Court ruling on autonomy for LGAs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Supreme Court’s recent judgment affirming financial autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) has sparked widespread reactions. Delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the ruling mandates that state governors must no longer interfere with the funds allocated to local councils, meaning, local government allocations from the Federation Account will be paid directly to the councils.…
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Late Oyo Lawmaker, Akinremi laid to rest in Ibadan
The late Ibadan North Federal Constituency representative, Hon. Olaide Akinremi, has been laid to rest on Thursday. The burial rites conducted by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, had the attendance of Hon. Stanley Odidiomo, Hon. Abass Agboworin, APC Secetrary in the state, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite, the Publicity Secetrary of APC in Oyo State, Olawale Sadare Family, friends,…
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Drive positive change in society, Lagos First Lady tells corps members
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on corps members to contribute positively to the development of Lagos and Nigeria. Dr. Sanwo-Olu made this appeal during an interactive session with the Year 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members at the NYSC Camp in Iyana Ipaja today. She emphasized the importance of the NYSC scheme in…
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