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Coronation: Calm at Mapo Hall amid uncertainty over attendance of Ibadan chiefs.

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 within and around the historic venue, with members of the […]

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Gunmen abduct Sokoto residents as police intensify rescue operation.

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 a route believed to be connected to the notorious Sabon […]

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Coronation of Senator Alli, two others as Obas stalled, may be postponed.

  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 media aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Adeola Oloko, […]

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Cooking gas price rises 13% to N1,500 per kg.

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has risen sharply across Nigeria, with the retail cost climbing to about N1,500 per kilogram, up from N1,300 recorded in the previous month. The latest increase represents a 14.3 per cent month-on-month rise, adding fresh pressure on households already struggling with the rising cost of living and forcing many consumers to reconsider their energy choices. Across several locations, consumers are now paying significantly more to refill their gas […]

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Govs, Dangote commit N66bn to Oluremi Tinubu’s food bank.

The National Community Food Bank Programme recorded pledges worth over N66 billion on Thursday at its official launch and inauguration of the Board of Trustees held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The programme, which is aimed at tackling hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity across the country, received strong backing from both the Federal Government and major private sector players, with commitments announced during the event hosted by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Speaking at the launch, the Coordinating […]

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Ogun shuts school over suspected gas leak.

  The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, following a suspected gas leak that left about 30 students and staff members hospitalised. The incident, which occurred shortly after the school’s morning assembly on Wednesday, threw the school environment into panic as a strange gaseous substance reportedly spread across the premises, leaving many students and teachers struggling to breathe. The development caused anxiety among parents, residents and traders in surrounding communities, […]

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World Bank injects $500m into Nigeria farms.

The World Bank has approved a $500 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support Nigeria’s agricultural transformation under a new programme designed to improve the productivity of smallholder farmers, strengthen agricultural value chains, and enhance food and nutrition security across the country. The funding will go into the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth Project, widely referred to as AGROW, a major intervention expected to drive growth in the sector by expanding market opportunities, supporting agribusiness development, and creating […]

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EFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked properties.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant a final order forfeiting 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. The anti-graft agency made the request in a motion on notice filed before the court, insisting that the respondents in the matter failed to provide enough evidence to justify setting aside the interim forfeiture order earlier granted by the […]

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Makinde insists on Alli’s crowning despite Ibadan Obas’ boycott.

Ibadan, Oyo State — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is expected to formally present the staff of office to newly elevated crown-wearing Obas in Ibadanland today, Friday, in a ceremony scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall. The event, billed for 10:00 a.m., is expected to mark another significant moment in the traditional and cultural history of Ibadanland, as some members of the Olubadan chieftaincy line are set to attain obaship status following their recent elevation. Among those expected […]

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