By Aderemi Bamgbose Crisis appears to be looming in Etikan kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State over a purported plan to install a new traditional ruler in Ereke community in allegedly against a court order.The Akinrogun and Aare of Etikan, Chief Monday Oyetakin and High Chief Bode Ojabogun respectively raised the alarmContinueContinue reading “Council of Elders alert Aiyedatiwa over looming obaship crisis in Ondo community”
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Rep. Odimayo distributes federal employment letters to 20 Ondo youths
By Aderemi Bamgbose A member of House of Representatives, Mr Okunjimi Odimayo, has distributed federal employment letters to 20 youths in Okitipupa and Irele Local Government Areas of Ondo State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Odimayo, representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, distributed the letters to the selected beneficiaries in Irele on Friday.He said thatContinueContinue reading “Rep. Odimayo distributes federal employment letters to 20 Ondo youths”
Former lawmaker dies few days to birthday
Former member of the House of Representatives, Wole Duro Diya and younger brother to late former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Oladipupo Diya Rtd. has died.He died in the early hours of FridayDiya was a two-term representative of Somolu Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber.He was also a two-term member of the Lagos State HouseContinueContinue reading “Former lawmaker dies few days to birthday”
FG approves construction of Akure-Ondo-Ore-Road
The Akure- Ondo- Ore Highway road project was listed among the 13 road projects approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday 29th July 2024.It would be recalled that Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN Senator Representing Ondo Central Senatorial District in 2023 facilitated the inclusion of the Akure- Ondo- Ore dualization project into the 2024 NationalContinueContinue reading “FG approves construction of Akure-Ondo-Ore-Road”
Just In: Sen. Ifeanyi Uba is dead
Sen. Ifeanyi Uba, a federal lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly is dead.The businessman and oil magnate, who was flown out of the country and had been receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom for the past few weeks, died on Saturday morning in a London hospital.Sources close to the familyContinueContinue reading “Just In: Sen. Ifeanyi Uba is dead”
Breaking: Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Iwuanyanwu is dead
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead. It was learnt that he passed on in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday. He is the second President General of Ohanaeze to die in quick succession. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of theContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Iwuanyanwu is dead”
Breaking: Tinubu withdraws appointment of former Ondo commissioner
President Bola Tinubu has withdrew the appointment of former Commissioner in Ondo State Dr. Femi Adekambi two days after his appointment as the Coordinator of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The withdrawal of appointment was made known in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Spiderman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Monday in Abuja. The statement also approvedContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu withdraws appointment of former Ondo commissioner”
Fire guts Emir of Kano’s palace
A fire outbreak suspected to have been set by yet-to-be-identified persons has reportedly destroyed a palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is occupying.The incident, according to sources from the palace, said it happened Friday night, around 11pm.The source said one of the palaces located at Kofar Kudu whereContinueContinue reading “Fire guts Emir of Kano’s palace”
Just In: Olakulehin crowned 43rd Olubadan
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Friday has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland in Oyo State.The event was held at the Labosinde compound in the ancient city of Ibadan – the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland.Those present at the venue include a former Oyo State Governor and member ofContinueContinue reading “Just In: Olakulehin crowned 43rd Olubadan”
Makinde commissions new ultra-modern Olubadan palace
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday commissioned the new and historic Olubadan Palace in Ibadan, a program scheduled to take place ahead of Friday’s official coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.The governor confirmed this on his official X account, where he appreciated the former governor of Oyo State, lateContinueContinue reading “Makinde commissions new ultra-modern Olubadan palace”