The Federal Government has declared May 2 and May 3 as public holidays to mark the Workers Day and Eld-el-Fitr celebrations.The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this in a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, on Thursday.He commended workers for their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice, noting that their efforts were largelyContinueContinue reading “Eld-el-Fitr: FG declares May 2, 3 as public holidays”
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Fire guts TB Joshua’s property, tomb shelter
Fire has destroyed the tomb shelter of the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet Temitope Joshua, in the Agodo area of Ikotun, Lagos State.It was gathered that the fire started around 6.30 pm on Wednesday.A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said no one could tell if anybody diedContinueContinue reading “Fire guts TB Joshua’s property, tomb shelter”
Don’t go near Alaafin’s wives, traditionalist warns men
A traditionalist and Araba Awo of Osogbo land, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has cautioned Nigerians, most especially, men against going for the wives of the late Alaafin of Oyo until they complete some rites.It would be recalled that 83-year-old Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi lll had died on Friday evening during a routine check up atContinueContinue reading “Don’t go near Alaafin’s wives, traditionalist warns men”
Bees attack mourners at Alafin’s palace
Some residents of Oyo town who thronged to the Alafin’s Palace to mourn the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on Saturday were stung by bees.This happened around 10:00 am after Islamic clerics had arrived at the palace in preparation for the burial of Oba Adeyemi, who died on Friday night.Our correspondentContinueContinue reading “Bees attack mourners at Alafin’s palace”
Alafin’s death like a dream – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the passage of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is like a dream.Obasanjo described the late monarch as a symbol of a nation’s epic struggle for self-discovery and self-actualisation.Obasanjo’s letter of condolence to the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, was made available through his Special Assistant on Media,ContinueContinue reading “Alafin’s death like a dream – Obasanjo”
Top Yoruba traditional ruler, Adeyemi dies at 83
Top Yoruba monarch and longest reigning traditional ruler, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, has passed on at the age of 83 years.Alaafin Adeyemi, who ruled for 52 years was the third from the Alowolodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, theContinueContinue reading “Top Yoruba traditional ruler, Adeyemi dies at 83”
27 year-old Ondo Regent celebrates 3 years on throne
Her Royal Majesty, Moyinoluwa Falowo, the Regent of Ibule-Soro Kingdom in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, celebrated three years on the throne, on Monday.The 27 year-old was installed as regent at 24 in 2019 following the demise of her father, Oba Joseph Falowo.She took to her Facebook account to celebrate her journey onContinueContinue reading “27 year-old Ondo Regent celebrates 3 years on throne”
Armed robbers attacks Ayefele’s Fresh FM radio station in Ibadan
Armed robbers in the early hours of Sunday stormed one of the private radio stations, Fresh FM in Ibadan belonging to gospel musician, Yinka AyefeleThe armed robbers stormed the radio station located in Challenge Area of Ibadan and carted away valuablesThe armed robbers reportedly also stole property belonging to members of staff at the station.AContinueContinue reading “Armed robbers attacks Ayefele’s Fresh FM radio station in Ibadan”
Akeredolu reportedly hospitalised in Germany
There are indications that Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state may have been hospitalised in Germany after falling SaharaReporters gathered that Akeredolu left Nigeria for Germany after attending the March 26 All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja, and is reportedly hospitalised in the European country.“Yes, he is not in the country currently,”ContinueContinue reading “Akeredolu reportedly hospitalised in Germany”
Lagos appoints MC Oluomo as Chairman, Parks Management Committee
Lagos State Government has appointed an ex-chairman of the state’s chapter of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya popularly called MC Oluomo, as the chairman of its Parks Management Committee.Also, a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, was appointed as the Liaison Officer between the government and the committee.This wasContinueContinue reading “Lagos appoints MC Oluomo as Chairman, Parks Management Committee”