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… Royal Presence Highlights Traditional Interest in Reform Process BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has reiterated the importance of traditional institutions in Nigeria and renewed his advocacy for their formal inclusion in the constitutionally defined structure …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian-born broadcaster, author, actor, and musician, Prince Okes Masima has made headlines again – this time with the release of a spiritually inspired song titled “Lion of Africa,” a tribute to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The Delta State-born prince, who has …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, in Ogun State, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, popularly known as Wadoye, has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Kayode Oladele on his recent appointment as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement personally signed and made …

IRESADU, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The ancient town of Iresaadu, near Ogbomoso, has firmly rejected a proposed town hall meeting planned by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye. In a statement issued by a Prince of Iresaadu, Adeyanju Adebayo, the community disclosed that Oba Olaoye scheduled the town hall …

… Aluko Expresses Gratitude to Royal Fathers and Community BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a well-attended and emotional event, the Committee of Friends of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro came together on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to honour Architect Olusegun Olanrewaju Aluko, PhD – the immediate past …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 1, 2025:  Access Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School. Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was specially …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ERUWA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, Ajobo Olurin I, on his coronation as the Eleruwa of Eruwa. Governor Makinde also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Eruwa during the …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into a viral video showing popular actress Angela Okorie jogging while flanked by armed police officers. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Police noted that the conduct …

  ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has re-affirmed that the State Council of Obas has become a viable platform for contributing to the socio-economic development of the State. The Governor made this known during the Statutory Meeting of the State Council of Obas, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The former Ogun state Speaker, House of Assembly and now the Chairman, House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt. Hon. Prince Suraj Ishola Adekumbi has assured workers of the Commission of an enabling and conducive working environment that would help them to deliver optimally.  Adekumbi gave …