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Senator Alli felicitates First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu @ 65

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday, Alli, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, described her as a woman of grace vision and uncommon patriotism. The lawmaker…

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OPC New Era: Alhaji Oshodi Throws Hat Into Ring To Succeed Sadam As National President

As the eight-year tenure of Alhaji Rasaq Balogun Arogundade (a.k.a. Sadam)-led executives of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) New Era is gradually winding down, another prominent member has indicated interest in taking over the mantle of leadership of the Yoruba socio-cultural group. Alhaji Lateef Olawale Oshodi, currently the Lagos State Chairman of OPC New Era…

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Canada set for global spectacle: Black History Month 2026 to shine with culture, heritage, and empowerment

The stage is set for one of Canada’s most anticipated cultural celebrations as the Global Forum for Human Rights and Sustainable Development (GFHRSD) prepares to host the 2026 Annual Black History Month Festival in February. With a blend of history, culture, and entertainment, the event is expected to attract participants from across Canada, the United…

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People died in Lagos Fire Outbreak at Afriland Tower passed through basement – Survivor

Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon when a massive fire engulfed Afriland Tower, a seven-storey glass building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, claiming at least 10 lives and leaving several others hospitalized. The skyscraper, which houses the offices of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and United Capital Plc, among…

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Police Arrest Driver With Firearms, Recover Human Flesh in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a commercial driver with firearms and recovered human flesh in separate stop-and-search operations carried out this week across the state. A statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Osifeso Adewale, said the arrests were part of the police’s renewed intelligence-led operations aimed at tackling…

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Adanla Leads Elerin, Other Baale On Courtesy Visit To Olubadan-designate, Oba Ladoja

•Receives Blessing for New Giwa Adini Title Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Karheem MCIArb, MCIOB, MCABE, CEO of Afia Groups and respected Mogaji of Adanla family, led a distinguished delegation in a congratulatory visit to the residence of the Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday. Among the team were HRM Oba Dr. David Oladele Oyerinola Adedunmola,…

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Ibadan Indigenes Plan Historic Weeklong Coronation Celebration for New Olubadan, Oba Ladoja

In what has been described as an unprecedented development in Ibadan’s cultural history, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has unveiled plans for a weeklong celebration to mark the coronation of the incoming Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The former governor and elder statesman will ascend the throne next Friday, September 26,…

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Uncertainty in Rivers as Governor Fubara’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown

Tension has gripped Rivers State as the whereabouts of Governor Siminalayi Fubara remain unclear following his reinstatement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Although the political atmosphere in Port Harcourt is reportedly calm, uncertainty has heightened among residents and political stakeholders, who are anxiously awaiting the governor’s return. Arise Television’s correspondent in Rivers State, Friday Olokor,…

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Seven Confirmed Dead in Lagos Island Fire Outbreaks

Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Lagos State as seven victims were confirmed dead following a fire outbreak at the Afriland Tower in the Marina area of Lagos Island. The victims, who were initially evacuated from the high-rise building, reportedly died in different hospitals across the state, where doctors are still battling to save the lives…

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YMG Warns ‘Fake’ Yoruba Groups, Sowore Against Criticisms of Tinubu’s Administration

The Yoruba Mandate Group (YMG) Worldwide has cautioned a group calling itself Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá to stop unnecessary criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. YMG also warned the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, against using his media outlet and social media platforms to incite the public against Tinubu’s administration. The YMG Convener, Akogun…

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