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The Alaafin-elect, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has extended his heartfelt condolence to Governor Seyi Makinde over the passing of his beloved brother, Sunday Makinde. The deceased, the monarch stated, was a man of exemplary character, renowned for his kindness, piety, and unwavering dedication to the family. His life, he noted, was a testament to service, devotion, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will forever remain an inspiration to all who knew him. […]

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Sha’aban tomorrow, January 29, corresponding to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar. A statement by the Waziri of Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Junaidu said the sighting of the new moon of Sha’aban is a significant Islamic practice, as Sha’aban […]

The Federal Government, through the Federal Civil Service Commission, has announced the commencement of recruitment into various positions within the Federal Civil Service. In a statement on Monday by the FCSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, he disclosed that interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal. He stated that applicants are to apply for only one position. The […]

A Chief Magistrate's Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan has adjourned the case filed against Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and Abdulahi Fasasi to the 24th of March, 2025. The three defendants appeared physically in court today before the Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi. Dàpọ̀ Akinòsì, who is the counsel to Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, said the case has been filed at the State High Court which has jurisdiction on the case […]

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, officially moved into the Speaker’s office at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex today. Meranda was accompanied by members of the assembly to the complex in a show of solidarity and support. Today’s plenary followed speculations of a potential showdown in the House, as the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, had claimed that he remains the Speaker of the House.atching However, […]

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde, his family and the people of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. In a condolence message personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the sad moment was a reminder of the importance of family, unity, and love values that the Makinde family had always exemplified. The President said his thoughts and prayers were with the governor, […]

The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration has done a number of things to create an enabling environment for technology-oriented companies and others to thrive in the state. Makinde stated this at the weekend while delivering a remark at the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria Summit 1.0 with the theme “The Rain of Transformation Is Upon Us: CEOs Arise,” held in Ibadan, the state capital. He […]

The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has accepted to withdraw charges against Human Rights Activist and kawyer, Dele Farotimi who is facing criminal defamation charges.   This followed the appeal by foremost Yoruba Monarchs, including the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Oguwusi and other prominent Ekiti monarchs. They pleaded with legal icon to drop the charges during a meeting with him at ABUAD campus. Consequently, Farotimi stood trial for […]