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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 […]

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed her legislative duties on Tuesday shortly after regaining access to her office at the National Assembly. Her return followed the unsealing of her office Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing by Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director of the National Assembly’s Sergeant-at-Arms. Upon resumption, Senator Natasha, who has been on suspension, remained resolute, insisting that she has “no apology to tender.” She said, “In […]

As preparation continues for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, the organising committee yesterday announced the closing of some routes leading to the ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the event. The Security Sub-Committee, which operates under the main committee chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero, former President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), issued a traffic advisory informing the public that the […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 600-capacity hostels for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, and the Body of Benchers Secretariat Road. ‎Tinubu directed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately commence the construction of two hostels of 300 capacity each for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. ‎The President also directed the construction of the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat, Jabi District, with […]