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The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Monday paralysed operations at key oil and gas regulatory institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The industrial action, which followed the weekend directive by the union’s National Executive Council, saw members across the country withdrawing their services, […]

The 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has made a public appeal for the creation of Ibadan State before President Bola Tinubu on Friday. Speaking after his installation and receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde, the new monarch urged Tinubu to make this a reality before 2027. Ladoja, speaking in Yoruba, the monarch said, “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said […]

All roads will converge on the historic Mapo Hall, the venue of the epoch-making coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, where For the coronation, Ibadan is preparing for a roll call of Nigeria’s crème de la crème. The event is expected to surpass any in Olubadan history, with dignitaries led by President Bola Tinubu, who has confirmed his attendance in honour of his friend. Also […]

President Bola Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for Ibadan, Oyo State, to attend the coronation of the new Olubadan, Rashidi Ladoja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the presidential jet departed from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In Ibadan, Tinubu will join other dignitaries for the official installation ceremony at the historic Mapo Hall. His presence and other dignitaries underscore the national importance of the occasion, as Ibadan […]

A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state. Ladoja, who had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, is expected to be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at the historic […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the alarm that the abuse and poor handling of naira banknotes are significantly increasing the cost of printing and replacing them. The warning came on Wednesday during the launch of a nationwide sensitization campaign on proper naira handling, held in Abuja. While delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Dr Bala Bello, represented by the Director of Currency Operations and Branch […]

The Federal Government has unveiled the theme and activities for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, set to be celebrated on October 1, 2025. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” indicates […]

After five months of being closed down for upgrade to international standards, Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, has received its first flight. The aircraft, which is an advanced member of the presidential flight scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, arrived at the airport at exactly 9:14 am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State, Dr Sulaimon […]