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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 …

Beautiful twin sisters Porta-Coeli Zyala and Conchita Zyala have shared a deeply moving tribute to their stepfather, emphasizing that parenthood is not defined by biology, but by love, sacrifice, and emotional connection. “Our father took on a responsibility that wasn’t biologically his. He raised not one, but two little girls”, …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The family of  former Oyo State Governor, Late Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, has been thrown into a deepening crisis as his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, has approached the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, seeking a DNA test on seven individuals who claim to …

…Gov. Alia: “This Is No Longer Insecurity; It’s Barbaric Inhumanity” …Prof. James Ayatse Describes Attack As “Full-Scale Genocidal Invasion” MAKURDI, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to arrest those responsible for the recent killings in Benue State, describing the violence as a national tragedy …