Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. They described his appointment as unacceptable and a blatant disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented the staff of office to the Alaafin-designate on Monday. The […]
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An Akure High Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted the immediate past Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Bamidele David Oleyelogun, and two others of alleged corruption. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), had, three years ago alleged the three of misappropriation of 2.4 million naira belonging to the State Assembly. Specifically, […]
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Some Igbo groups have agreed to come together to campaign for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, just as they accused the federal government of being indisposed towards dialogue for his release. They stated that they would no longer remain silent while Kanu continues to languish in […]
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By Banji Ayoola As has been declared, everything must become new. There shall be Holy victory for the Light here on earth and its closest surroundings. There shall be Light everywhere on earth. In place of the tormenting Darkness in which mankind and the earth are now embedded. Already, streams of Light are gradually overtaking […]
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Despite securing a $700m loan for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos, the Federal Government has yet to commence work on the two major seaports in Nigeria. In April, the Nigerian Ports Authority reportedly secured a $700m loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tincan Island Ports […]
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The loading cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and other refined petroleum products at the depots increased on Monday. It was gathered that marketers raised petrol and diesel prices at depots by N43 or 4.74 per cent due to the rising crude oil prices. Recall that the cost of Brent, the global benchmark for crude, […]
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Oyo town made history again on Monday, January 13, 2025. The town had been without a monarch since the demise of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi. The departed monarch was installed as the Alaafin of Oyo on November 19, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I. Adeyemi died on April 22, 2022, […]
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At least 40 farmers have been reportedly killed in the Dumba community in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, with the whereabouts of several others yet to be ascertained following an attack by the terrorists believed to be members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province. It was gathered […]
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Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday over multiple allegations of fraud, with keen followers of Lagos politics insinuating that his removal was a fallout of underground intrigues and battles. His removal came days after he was alleged to have overseen the withdrawal of N43.5bn for […]
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By Banji Ayoola You should be grateful and thank the Lord. For putting an arrangement in place that ensures you are not left alone in distress and pain. For ensuring that you are not allowed to roam about in painful thoughts, in desperation as to how you would meet your most immediate needs. At the […]
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