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Month: October 2023

Olowere: Clerics, senator others gather in Ibadan to bid popular pastor farewell

Prominent Christian clerics and leaders on Friday gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital to bid the founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Agbara, Ibadan, Pastor Michael Ojo Olowere farewell. Olowere who was fondly known as Baba Automatic died in July this year. He died at the age of 100 years. Our correspondent reports…

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Gunmen parted with head of police officer in Abia community after b£heading him

There was an unusual panic in Abia community on Thursday as unknown gunmen attacked members of police Rapid Response Squad on a stop and search operation along Umuode/Isiahia in Osisioma Ngwa local government, beheading one of them and parted with the head. Members of Umuode community were thrown into panic over fear of possible police…

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Court judgment a temporary setback, group gives Oba Olaoye hope

A group, Movement For Equity, MFE, has asked Ọba Afolabi Olaoye, not to be disturbed by Wednesday’s high court judgment that nullified his selection and installation as Soun of Ogbomoso. According to the group, the judgement is a temporary setback, expressing optimism that the appellate court would vindicate Ọba Laoye. Oba Olaoye, a pastor and…

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Senator Alli congratulates Tinubu, Shettima on Supreme Court Victory

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on the Supreme Court verdict which validated their victory in the February 25 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday. The court upheld…

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Students’ Loan: London-based educationist hails Tinubu, says it is the needed button to press to inspire ambitious youths

London-based educationist, Dr Adetunji Adeosun has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-introducing students’ loan in the country. He said this is the right button to press if the Nigerian education sector must be revamped and resuscitated. It is the best way to encourage and inspire ambitious Nigerian youths. It will also minimize ‘japa syndrome’….

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Ibadan beaded crown tussle: Court orders substituted service on Olubadan and 11 others

Justice M. O. Adegbola of an Ibadan High Court sitting at Court 4 Ring-road has ordered the service of the court process through substituted means be served on some of the defendants in the case instituted by the former Governor of Oyo state, Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja against Olubadan of Ibadan and the 11 newly…

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BREAKING: Court removes ghandi as soun, orders fresh selection process

An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has nullified the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Newspeak reports. Oyo State Government had announced Olaoye as the new Soun and the kingmakers of the town installed him on September 8, 2023. Recall that Prince Kabir Olaoye, one of…

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Special Birthday Bash: Friends, Family Celebrate Dotun Sanusi at Old Trafford

By Ademola Babalola For a man who solely financed and hosted African Nations Cup (5-Aside) in Nigeria and presently exposing local but talented footballers to international competitions, this year’s birthday is indeed a time to look back in time and give glory to God. The man Dotun Sanusi, an Ibadan-born businessman, who clocked 55 years…

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Chef Dammy’s pastor sues her, demands N20M over alleged defamation (See screenshots)

Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, also known as Billion Dollars Prophet, has sued Chef Dammy, the popular chef whose real name is Damilola Adeparusi, for N20 million defamation. In the lawsuit, Jeremiah claims that Adeparusi made defamatory statements about him on social media. The lawsuit alleges that Adeparusi posted a video on her Instagram page where she…

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Moment Dr Olufemi Olaleye escorted out to start his life jail term for r@ping wife’s teenage niece (VIDEO)

A viral video shows the moment,  the Medical Director of the Optical Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye was escorted out of the court premises after being sentenced to life imprisonment. The video shows him leaving the Sexual and Special Offences Court in Ikeja in handcuffs, with correctional officers leading him out. On Tuesday, Oct….

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