President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, as a historic moment not only for the people of Oyo but...
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Royal reign begins: Oba Owoade I crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi In a colourful and culturally rich ceremony held under tight security, Oba Abimbola Owoade I was on Saturday crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, ushering in a new era for the...
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Olowo becomes Chairman Ondo Council of Obas
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of...
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Governor Aiyedatiwa urges team Ondo to shine at Niger Delta Sports Festival
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has charged Team Ondo to make the state proud by winning laurels at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State....
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Mining Marshals crush major illegal mining syndicate in Nasarawa
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi In a decisive move against illegal mining, the Mining Marshals have dismantled a well-fortified illegal mining operation in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The site, which had...
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Wike dismisses health rumours, confirms he’s hale and hearty
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he is healthy, strong and performing his duties as the minister of FCT. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while...
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INEC: Recall petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan fails to meet constitutional requirement
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the petition to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate has yet to meet constitutional requirement. The commission stated this in a short notice posted on its X...
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Recall: Kogi central constituents thank INEC for recognising 208,132 signatures …Vow to proceed with recall, finetune process
•Say ‘it’s proof Kogi Central has abandoned Natasha’ By Our Reporter Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition...
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Peter Obi’s analysis of Tinubu’s economic policies, simplistic, lacks substance – IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described recent comments by the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on using money to drive economic productivity as...
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President Tinubu sacks NNPCL GCEO, Mele Kyari, others …Appoints 11-man Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari....
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