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Ibadan will henceforth consider family history before appointing chiefs, traditional rulers, says new Olubadan
By Richard Thomas, Ibadan The Olubadan designate, Lekan Balogun, Alliwo Okunmade ll, has said that Ibadan will no longer sell its chieftaincy title. The incoming monarch, however, said the curriculum vitae of chiefs and traditional rulers would henceforth be considered before appointing them. The Olubadan designate in an exclusive interview with Westernpost at his Alarere resident, Ibadan, said the development is aimed at ensuring that people…
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Kwara Gov nominated for UNDP’s Leadership, Governance Award
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Kwara Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been nominated for the Leadership and Governance category of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/UN Women’s inaugural International Women’s Day Awards Gala. The awards gala holds on March 5 in Lagos. The governor’s nomination serves to recognise his unprecedented efforts to mainstream gender inclusion in government positions in Kwara State, according…
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OAU MBA student’s death: Court reserves ruling on bail applications of Adedoyin, 6 others
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo on Friday reserved ruling on the bail applications for owner of Hilton Hotel, Dr. AbdulRahmon Adedoyin and six others standing trial in the alleged murder of Timothy Adegoke, a master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo university,(OAU), Ile-Ife. Adedoyin and six others were brought to court on Thursday on a…
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Ekiti guber: PDP candidate dismisses alleged rift with Fayose
By Temitope Adedeji Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Ekiti State, Hon. Bisi Kolawole has reiterated that no individual can come between him former Governor Ayo Fayose. He dismissed rumour of rift between him and Fayose, who is the leader of the party in the state. In a statement, which he personally signed, Kolawole described write-ups being circulated on social…
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I will always defend our national interest, Buhari tells Nigerians in Kenya
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will continue to defend the interest of Nigerians wherever they may be, even as the nation begins the evacuation of citizens stranded in the aftermath of the happenings in Ukraine. President Buhari made this assertion Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya at a Townhall Meeting with a group of Nigerians resident in the country.…
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No kidnapping on Nigeria’s territorial waters in 2021
Nigeria did not experience any kidnapping on its territorial waters in 2021, the latest report by the International Maritime Bureau, IMB has revealed. According to the report, this might be an indication that Nigeria may have eliminated the menace of piracy in its waters. Sao Tome and Principe top the new piracy list, with the country experiencing 30 kidnappings on…
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Qatar 2022: Eguavoen lists Musa, Ekong, 30 others in Eagles provisional squad to face Ghana
Technical Adviser Augustine Eguavoen has called up Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, midfielder Wifred Ndidi and forwards Moses Simon and Kelechi Iheanacho in a Super Eagles’ provisional list of 32 for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off round against the Black Stars of Ghana. Also called up are goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Daniel Akpeyi, defenders Kenneth Omeruo,…
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Buhari has lost control of Nigeria – PDP
Nigeria’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has lost control of leading the control and now has it on auto-pilot. In a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP asked Nigerians to instead support each other. “The prevailing chaotic situation in the country with widespread uncertainties unabating fuel crisis piercing…
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