The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has said his emergence was divinely ordained and not the result of political connections or influence. This was contained in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the state capital, during a thanksgiving service held at the Anglican Cathedral Church, Esiele, Oyo town. The monarch said Owoade said, “I never knew nor met the Oyo […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Sweden. He made the commitment while receiving the Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at the State House, Abuja Shettima stressed that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored in innovation, powered by people, and guided by the determination to uplift communities and secure prosperity for generations to come. Shettima described the Crown Princess’s visit to Nigeria as […]
Groups of demonstrators under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement today defied police warning and staged protests in Abuja, Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, among other states over worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had earlier urged the movement to cancel its planned nationwide protest, describing the timing as “ill-conceived and mischievous.” The protesters, who gathered at the Maitama area of […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has described the recent deaths of two prominent sons of Ibadan—Dr. Omololu Olunloyo and Chief Yekeen Adeojo—the loss of two rare gems from the ancient city. In a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Chief Solomon Ayoade, the monarch extended his condolences to all sons and daughters of Ibadanland, lamenting that the deaths of the two distinguished figures in quick succession have […]
The Federal Government has begun moves to review the template for operations concerning agro- allied cargo and other non – oil export at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The Director of Aviation Security Services of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Mr Afegbai Igbafe confirmed the development, in an interview with newsmen. He said the Federal Government is overhauling the modalities for operations at the Lagos International Airport […]
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, as the exit of one Oyo State’s and Nigeria’s most cerebral former administrators. Makinde made this known in a statement mourning the death of the former governor of Oyo State The governor commiserated with the entire Olunloyo family, the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State. He noted that it was […]
The new Alaafin of Oyo was born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo Town, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, is one of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, in the ancient Oyo Town. Oba Owoade completed his Secondary School education at Baptist High School, Saki. His father worked with the Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme (ONADEP), helping the Oke-Ogun Community boost its Agricultural […]
The Oyo state Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has officially unveiled Oba Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo during a coronation ceremony in Oyo town. Alaafin Abimbola Owoade who was born 47 years ago into the prominent royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town succeeded Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Speaking at the ceremony Governor Makinde reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law and respecting due process in […]
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations, began earlier in the day to draw attention […]
