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Breaking News: Olubadan joins ancestors at 90

David July 7, 2025 0 Comment

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. Oba Olakulehin, who was the 43rd Olubadan and first class monarch in Oyo State, celebrated his 90th birthday a few days ago. Born on...

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Ondo govt to investigate Akeredolu’s death, may summon or arrest family members

David June 30, 2025 0 Comment

Eighteen months after his death, the Ondo State Government may begin investigation to know the immediate and remote causes of the demise of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),...

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Tragedy at Akure Brothel: Police arrest 3 over sex worker’s death

David June 30, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a sex worker following a violent confrontation at a brothel in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The incident, which occurred...

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Tears at Akeredolu’s mausoleum as widow fumes over demolition of Owo massacre monument

David June 25, 2025 0 Comment

• Berates Olowo as “Baby Oba” in emotional outburst By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi It was a moment heavy with emotion and defiance on Wednesday as Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late Ondo State Governor,...

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Former Kwara Gov Cornelius Adebayo dies at 84

David June 25, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Kwara State and Nigeria at large are mourning the passing of one of the country’s most revered democratic icons, former governor and elder statesman, Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo. Adebayo died at the...

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President Tinubu mourns former Kwara Gov, Adebayo

David June 25, 2025 0 Comment

I received the news of the passing of Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former academic and former Governor of Kwara State, with profound sadness. During his extraordinary lifetime of 84 years, which...

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Ose Anenih: The folly of an insolent son, By John Igbinovia

David June 24, 2025 0 Comment

By John Igbinovia Dear Ose, I read, with consternation, your pathetic attempt to defend your dad, “Mr. Fix-It” (sorry, Chief Tony Anenih), in your rather insolent rejoinder to Mr. Bayo Onanuga’s passing...

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Amotekun arrests suspected murderer of APC Ward Chairman, uncovers shallow grave

David June 24, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the investigation into the murder of Mr Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 5 Chairman in Ifon, as the Ondo State Security...

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Ruins of Memory: Inside the controversy over Owo’s demolished Memorial Park

David June 23, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi When demolition machines tore down the Memorial Park in Owo, Ondo State, at the weekend, it was not just bricks and marble that fell. For many in the ancient town,...

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Army vows to crush insurgents as COAS, media strategise on national security

David June 22, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that the military will not rest until it has hunted down and brought to justice all those responsible...