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By Tunde Olamilekan Residents have called out the Osun State Government over the awarding of a N678 million contract for the reconstruction of the Sango-Timi Shrine and Grove at the palace of Timi of Ede, Oba Adesola Lawal. The residents who reacted to the news of the contract accused the…
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By Tunde Olamilekan In what some people have described as a move to curry favour, the Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Ganiyu Olaoluwa, has donated two vehicles for the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The vehicles which were handed over to Governor Adeleke included a Hummer bus (2010)…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced October 8, 2025, as the deadline for States Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, and licensed Hajj Tour Operators, to remit Hajj fares ahead of the 2026 pilgrimage. Recall that the Commission had earlier announced a provisional fare of N8.5 million for…
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The former Governor of Oyo State and the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday, called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to further foster unity among traditional rulers in the Yoruba-speaking states. He made this call while playing host to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, who visited…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Adeleke described Mrs Tinubu as a woman of virtue with deep commitment to nation-building and upholding democratic principles. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governorrecalled…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin has disclosed that he is committed to driving a positive change in Yorubaland and Nigeria. This was as he equally advised leaders to focus on building a better future for the people by moving beyond outdated practices, history, and embracing…
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By Tunde Olamilekan A video has surfaced of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, in a First Baptist church. The monarch in the video was seen singing and praising the magnitude of Almighty God. Although the location of the church and Oluwo’s mission were unknown at the time of…
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Muslim traders in Ile-Ife, Osun State, have called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to intervene after alleging that men claiming to represent his palace harassed them and seized their goods over their refusal to pay levies tied to the Olojo Festival. The traders, under the umbrella of…
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Suicide has emerged as the third leading cause of death among young people, the World Health Organisation has warned, as its Director General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, urged governments to take decisive action against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges. In a video post on X on Saturday, Dr Tedros,…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria have urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw criminal charges filed against activist Omoyele Sowore and the social media platforms X and Facebook. In a joint letter dated September 20, 2025, the groups called for an end to what they…
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