By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Ige Olakulehin family has announced the passing on of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1. Speaking on behalf of the Olakulehin family, former Oyo State Commissioner for Information ,Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun said, that the monarch joined his ancestors in…
A former President of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Adebayo Oyero, has informed Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. Oyero broke the news to the governor Monday afternoon. According to newsmen, the news of the demise of the traditional ruler filtered through…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Meanwhile, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the family of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, that the state government will stand by the family during this trying period. Governor Makinde gave the assurance when he was formally informed of the passing of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The governor,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, said 58 inmates from its custodial facilities are currently sitting for the 2025 National Examination Council Senior School Certificate Examination. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Sunday in Kano. According to him, the milestone was achieved following the…
The Osun Amotekun Corps has issued a strong warning against any attempts by cult groups or secret societies to hold meetings or engage in any form of activity that may threaten the peace and security of the state. This cautionary note was issued by the Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun, Isaac Omoyele, in a statement…
The Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency, in collaboration with the Lagos Waste Management Authority, has trained facility managers on healthcare waste. The event, held at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, the Health Service Commission, and private sector partners. A Sunday…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. A family source who confirmed to newsmen noted that the monarch died in the early hours of Monday. His death comes at the peak of celebrations for his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his reign as Olubadan of…
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her recall to the Red Chamber. The lawmaker disclosed this in a video shared on social media, which started trending on Sunday. She thanked her supporters for standing with…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs). The agency is urging residents in these areas to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. In a statement released…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, found the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt. The court, in a ruling delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, noted that the embattled lawmaker went against its order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. It held that…