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Ibadan Stampede:Oyo Govt Withdrawals Court Case

Oyo State Government has withdrew the criminal charges filed against Naomi Silekunola , the ex- wife of Ooni of Ife , Chairman, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamsat and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun , Ibadan , Abdullahi Fasasi over the stampede that occured in the school late last year. Attorney General and Commissioner for…

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Former Canadian Prime Minister, Others to Attend Alaafin’s Coronation As Organizers Unveil Activities

The immediate past Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, ambassadors of Spain , Brazil , Columbia and Portugal among other dignitaries within and outside Nigeria are expected to attend the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade , billed for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Addressing journalists on Thursday at a press…

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Oyo Security Council Reads Riot Act to Illegal Miners, Others as Makinde Chairs Expanded Meeting

The Oyo State Security Council, on Thursday, read the riot act to all illegal miners, bandits, illegal migrants, cultists and other men of the underworld to desist from the acts, saying the government is determined to deal decisively with them.The Council gave the warning at a press briefing shortly after the state’s Expanded Security Council…

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Military Begins Enforcement As President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency In Rivers State

The Nigerian Army is currently moving toward the Rivers State Government House to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. Under the directive, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, state assembly members, and other government appointees are set to step aside for six months. On Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of…

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Remain steadfast in faith during trial periods, UCH Imam Urges Muslim Faithfuls

…as Ile Alfa Royal Family Holds 4th Ramadan Lecture The Chief Imam of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan , Alhaji Lawal Muhaminu Olaoye has urged Muslims to prepare for trial periods, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and faith during challenging times. The Chief Imam disclosed this on Sunday at the fourth Annual Ramadan Lecture of…

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Makinde bags Independent Newspaper Man of the Year award

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has emerged the Independent Newspaper’s 2024 Man of the Year.The award was presented to him at a colourful ceremony, held at Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday night.At the ceremony, where the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, seven state governors, two serving ministers, several…

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OYOSUBEB Chair, Adeniran Hosts 4th Asa Youth Forum Ramadan Lecture

…As Sheikh Abdulbasit Kitibi Speaks on Conscience In a gathering that emphasized the spiritual essence of conscience, the Youth Forum of Asa Compound, Ibadan successfully hosted its 4th Annual Ramadan Public Lecture today. The Ramadan Lecture was hosted by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran at the Liberty…

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NUJ National President Seeks Renewed Commitment As Union Marks 70th Anniversary

The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) , Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi , has called on members across the country to reflect on the legacy of the union and renew their commitment to the pen profession . In a congratulatory message issued on Saturday by the number journalist in the country to celebrate…

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