The city of Ibadan is abuzz with excitement as Otun Olubadan Rashidi Ladoja embarks on the traditional 21-day ritual to ascend to the throne as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. Following the demise of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ladoja’s ascension is in line with the traditional succession process of Ibadanland. According to…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died at the age of 90. He passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after a one-year reign as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Olakulehin was installed as the Olubadan on July 12, 2024, following the demise of his predecessor, Oba Moshood…
A massive healthcare fraud crackdown in the United States has resulted in charges against 324 defendants, including a 67-year-old Nigerian National, Olatunbosun Osukoya, for their alleged involvement in schemes totaling over $14.6 billion in intended losses. According to the US Department of Justice, Osukoya, owner of Ayo Biometrics LLC, also known as Cambridge Diagnostics, submitted…
In a significant step towards promoting women’s empowerment and sustainable energy, 50 women from Edo State have graduated from a four-day training programme in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) automobile conversion. The training, organized by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in partnership with the Edo State Government and the Lady Mechanic Initiative, aims…
Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, has commended the Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, for his judicious spending of Local Government funds. The Governor’s commendation was conveyed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiu Hamzat, during the commissioning of…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Nigeria’s 36 State Governors a 7-day ultimatum to disclose how they have spent public funds allocated as “security votes” since May 29, 2023. SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, signed the Freedom of Information (FoI) letter dated June 28, warning that failure to respond within the specified…
The Christian Youth Circle Interdenominational (CYC) marked a significant milestone – its 35th Anniversary – with a Grand Ceremony at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Ago Oba, Abeokuta, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Oba Dr. Adeniyi Olayinka Emulu, the Royal Father of the Day, and Amb. Chief Lanre…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, was deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage despite having a valid visa. Saudi authorities denied him entry into Medina upon arrival. Gumi attributed the deportation to his views on world politics, which apparently made the Saudi authorities uncomfortable with his presence during the…
The Obafemi Owode Local Government in Ogun State is set to commission several completed projects on Monday, June 30, 2025. The event, scheduled to take place at various locations within the Local Government Area, is expected to be attended by State Delegates, Party Leaders, Royal Fathers, and other Stakeholders. Projects to be Commissioned – Motorized…
As I write this piece, my eyes stare at the gory news of deaths and destruction caused by airstrikes, missiles and drone strikes on innocent people in Iranian, Israeli, Russian and Ukrainian cities. What have we done wrong? Where are international organisations and laws and when will these end? These are questions probably on the…
