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  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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]