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Month: September 2025

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Sanku’s Wife, TikToker NC Hanla, Shaves Hair to Honour Late Husband (VIDEO)

In a moving show of grief and devotion, NC Hanla, the wife of popular content creator Sanku, has shaved her hair to honour her late husband. The emotional moment was shared on TikTok, where Hanla, visibly heartbroken, revealed her bald look as a tribute to Sanku, who passed away on Monday,  September 1, 2025. It……

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This is what actually killed Peju Ogunmola’s Son, Ayomikun

Fresh details have emerged on the painful loss suffered by veteran Yoruba actress, Peju Ogunmola, following the death of her only son, Ayomikun Oluwanisola. Ayomikun, 24, reportedly died in a tragic bathroom accident while living alone abroad. According to family sources, he slipped and fell but was unable to get help in time due to……

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Irony: X User Who Queried Phyna’s ₦1bn Demand, Also Loses Brother in Dangote Truck Crash

Tragedy has struck an X (formerly Twitter) user known as Enugu of Lagos, who recently made headlines for questioning reality TV star Phyna’s alleged ₦1 billion compensation demand from Dangote Group over a fatal truck incident. According to reports by Eyes of Lagos, Enugu announced on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that his brother had died……

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Southwest Dev. Commission Charts Bold Course at Inaugural Board Meeting

The Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) has officially held its first-ever Board meeting, unveiling an ambitious development blueprint aimed at transforming the region into a leading economic powerhouse. The two-day meeting, which took place on Monday and Tuesday, September 1 and 2, 2025, at the commission’s headquarters in Ibadan, brought together all newly inaugurated board members….

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Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja: From Humble Roots to the Olubadan Stool

By Adekola Adeoye It is no longer news in Ibadan that Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja will in a few days wear the Olubadan crown. For decades, his name has sat comfortably on the lips of elders and in the pages of tradition as “the Olubadan-in-waiting.” A prophecy long spoken has now ripened into reality, after…

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Olugbon Warns Against Media Attacks, Reaffirms Confidence in Court Over Land Dispute

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, His Royal Majesty Oba Francis Alao, has stated that he will not be drawn into media confrontations over an ongoing land dispute, warning individuals and media outlets against being used to malign his reputation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oba Alao expressed concern over what he described as “malicious allegations”…

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VIDEO: Police Arrest Two-Man Robbery Gang After Gun Duel in Ibadan

There was pandemonium in the Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, as operatives of the Oyo State Police Command engaged a two-man armed robbery gang in a fierce gun battle. According to eyewitnesses, the suspected criminals, who had allegedly been terrorizing bank customers within the city, were trailed by detectives to the…

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Oyo HOS Hails Civil Servants as Public Service Games Reach Final Stage, Kick-Off Female PSG Wing

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has lauded civil servants across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their dedication and sportsmanship as the 2025 Public Service Games (PSG) approach their grand finale. Mrs. Oni gave the commendation while officially inaugurating the female wing of the football competition during a keenly contested…

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CCD, stakeholders seek amendment of Oyo Disability Law 2017Amendment

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for an urgent amendment of the Oyo State Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Law 2017 to ensure more inclusiveness. CCD made the call in Ibadan during a workshop it organised to review the law, identify gaps and recommend reforms for better rights protection of People with…

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Senator Alli celebrates Vice-President Shettima at 59, hails leadership

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose commitment to national development continues to inspire millions of Nigerians. Alli, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday, said the Vice-President has consistently demonstrated…

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