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This vintage and classic car once served as the carriage for Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Daniel Anirare Aladesanmi, during his reign from 1937 to 1983. Currently housed in a palace garage in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, this historic vehicle stands as a symbol of a bygone era. The prospect …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, August 21, 2023 as public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day. Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition. According to a statement made available to the media on Saturday, August …

LAGOS – Nigerian-born Afrobeat star, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid, has lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, on Friday, August 18, 2023. According to Sunday Are, Wizkid’s longtime Manager, the late Mrs. Balogun died in the early hours of Friday. ‘Yes, she died this morning, at about 1.30 …

KANO, AUGUST 18, 2023 – The Presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, on Friday, August 18, 2023 met with stalwarts of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC chieftains included the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, his deputy, Barau Jibrin, and …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on August 17, 2023, took significant steps towards fostering unity and cohesion in anticipation of an upcoming executive election. Acknowledging the importance of addressing internal challenges and differences among its members, the leadership of the Federated Chapel …

ILARO-YEWA – In a powerful testimony to the value of empowering the next generation, HRM Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle (MFR, FNISV, ESV), the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has officially endorsed the upcoming Yewa Youth Leadership Conference, a premier event dedicated to nurturing the leadership potential …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA – While it’s no longer a fresh piece of information that the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), commemorated its 30th Convocation Ceremonies between August 2023, noteworthy Royal Figures and prominent industrial leaders took advantage of the occasion to inaugurate a selection of projects on Thursday, …

… Dismiss ISAN Allegations, Express Confidence In Management A group consisting of shareholders with major stake in Nigeria’s indigenous oil giant, Seplat Energy has vouched for the authenticity, sanctity and correctness of the company’s half-year results, which reported stellar performance. The group, Eagle Eye shareholders of Seplat Energy, also expressed …

...Say Libya Is An Example Of Disastrous Consequences Of Military Action The Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA), has urged the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to restrain from the use of force to restore the constitutional regime in the country. Concerned about what …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED IBOORO-YEWA – Oba Daniel Abayomi Salako, the Aboro of Ibooro-Yewa, Ogun State, expressed his appreciation to the youths of Yewaland for uniting under a common platform.     The monarch stated this during the August 2023 gathering of the Yewa Youth Association (YYA) held on Saturday, August 5, …