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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a suit challenging the selection and appointment of Oba Francis Olushola Alao as the Olugbon of Orile Igbon. Justice K.A. Adedokun struck out the suit on Monday for lack of jurisdiction. The suit was filed by four members of the Akingbola family, who contested the process leading to Oba Alao’s emergence. In his ruling, Justice Adedokun held that the court […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed that tourism remains a cornerstone of his administration’s economic strategy in Oyo State. Speaking at the inauguration of Kunle Afolayan Productions Film Village and Resort, held at Igbojaye in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state, Makinde said setting up the village in the state was a significant achievement. “Let me reaffirm today that tourism remains a cornerstone of our economic strategy in Oyo […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Federal Highway—an essential infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting the socio-economic development of Northern Nigeria. The flag-off ceremony took place on Sunday in Jere, located in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. President Tinubu was represented at the event by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, who highlighted the strategic importance of the highway, describing […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day severe weather alert characterised by heavy rainfall and strong winds in different regions from today. According to the Forecast issued by the agency, Southern states should prepare for potential flooding incidents. It said on Friday April 11, there would be moderate to heavy rainfall in states such as Ogun, Oyo and Osun, adding Lagos, Ondo and Ekiti will also experience downpours […]

No fewer than 12 shops were razed in a fire incident which occurred at a market in Araromi, Agodi-Gate in Ibadan last night. Confirming the incident to newsmen this morning, the General Manager of the state fire service, Yemi Akinyinka, said the agency received the distressed call at exactly 11:02 pm. “Fire personnel were promptly deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, we found several lockup shops fully engulfed in flames. […]

  The newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, Abdu Mohammed, has announced plans to work with industry operators to improve coordination in generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity, ensuring it meets regulations and benefits Nigerian consumers. He also vowed to coordinate the interfaces with the operators according to the rules for the benefit of industry customers. Speaking to journalists after the inauguration of the board and management […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated an 11-member Board for the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO Limited. The inauguration which was held at the state House in Abuja marks a pivotal step in the federal government’s effort to restructure and strengthen Nigeria’s electricity sector. The 11-member board which is chaired by legal and financial expert Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, will now manage critical aspects of Nigeria’s electricity supply chain, including grid […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. The declaration was made during the Olubadan – In – Council meeting held at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo in Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, on Tuesday, confirmed that “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa […]