The long-anticipated coronation ceremony elevating three Ibadan high chiefs to the prestigious status of beaded crown-wearing Obas is ongoing today at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, even as the three honourees initially scheduled for the event are absent. The Oyo State Government proceeded with the formal presentation of the Staff of Office this morning, reaffirming that the ceremony would continue as planned despite indications that the key chiefs would not be […]

A calm but uncertain atmosphere enveloped Mapo Hall, Ibadan, on Friday as preparations continued for the planned coronation of three Ibadan high chiefs to the status of beaded crown-wearing monarchs. Despite growing doubts over the attendance of some key stakeholders, officials and event handlers were seen putting finishing touches to arrangements for the ceremony, which had been scheduled by the Oyo State Government. As of Friday morning, activity was ongoing […]

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a late-night bandit attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area, during which several residents were abducted and others injured. The attack, which occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, reportedly threw the community into panic as heavily armed assailants invaded the village and opened fire, forcing residents to flee for safety. According to reports, the attackers gained access to the area through […]

  Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the planned coronation of three Ibadan high chiefs to the status of beaded-crown wearing Obas, following indications that the ceremony may no longer hold as scheduled. The development comes after the three affected high chiefs reportedly informed the Olubadan of Ibadanland that they would be unavailable for the event and had requested that the coronation be postponed. The clarification was made public by the […]