Truck Kills 3 Policemen, Suspect In Ondo Leadership No fewer than four persons lost their lives in Ore, Odigbo local government Area of Ondo State when they were crushed by a truck on Thursday. LEADERSHIP learnt that among the victims were three police officers and a female suspect. It was also gathered that the officers who lost their lives were part of the Monitoring Units of the State Police Command and they were said to have left Akure, the state capital, to make an arrest in the area. An eyewitness, who narrated how the incident happened, told LEADERSHIP that the…
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Makinde Cancelled Birthday Celebration In Honour of Ibadan Children Funfare Victims Oyo State Governor Engr. Saying Makinde has cancelled his annual birthday celebration for 25th of December 2024 as a mark of respect for the children who lost their lives in a tragic stampede during Children’s Funfair in Ibadan the state capital on Wednesday. The Governor announced this while receiving condolences from the South-East leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who visited him at his office to sympathize over the incident. Receiving the delegation of the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), South-East zone led by the former…
Ibadan Children Xmas Tragedy: Oyo Police Confirms 35 Minors Dead, 6 Critically Injured The Oyo State Police on Thursday confirmed the arrest of eight suspects after the Wednesday stampede that occurred during the Xmas Children Funfair organised by the Wings Foundation and Media Partners Agidigbo FM at the Basorun Islamic High School in Ibadan. The Nigerian Police, Oyo State Department released an official statement, signed by the PRO to the Commissioner of Police, SP Osifeso Adewale, inline with the tragic incident that occurred during a Christmas Funfair at the ancient city. The report stated that 35 minors have so far…
Awujale, Akarigbo Hold Joint Stakeholders’ Meeting on Creation of Ijebu State As the age-long clamour for Ijebu State intensifies, the two paramount rulers in Ogun East Senatorial District, Awujale of Ijebuland, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba S. K. Adetona GCON and the Akarigbo of Remoland, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Babatunde Ajayi will, on Thursday, hold a joint stakeholders’ meeting at the Aafin Awujale in Ijebu Ode. According to a statement issued on behalf of Aafin Awujale and signed by the Onigegewura Akile Ijebu, Tunde Oladunjoye, the stakeholders’ forum on the proposed Ijebu State will be attended by accredited representatives of the people of…
Ibadan Children Funfair Tragedy: Oyo Government Mourns, Deploys Rapid Response Team* The Oyo State Government mourns the tragic loss of lives at a children’s carnival in Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, a stampede occurred at the private children’s fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, leading to loss of lives, mostly children, with some others injured in the early hours of today. According to the statement, the State Government swiftly mobilised a rapid response team following the breaking of the incident. The commissioner noted that victims have been swiftly transported…
2027 Oliuyole House of Reps Hopeful, Gbolagade Abiodun Becomes Asiwaju Adinni of Oliuyole Local Government The joint league of Imams and Alfas of Oluyole local government area of Oyo state has turbaned the provost of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko Ondo state, Ibadan campus Prof. Abiodun Gbolagade as the Asiwaju Adinni of Oluyole local government. The turbaning ceremony was witnessed by eminent personalities and members of the political class. Addressing the newly turbaned chiefs the Grand Imam of Oluyole local government Alhaji Toliat Sanni stated that the new Asiwaju Adinni is a man of peace who support the downtrodden and…
Ondo Governor Extols Mimiko’s Legacy At 70th Birthday Celebrations The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded the achievements and legacy of former governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, describing him as a leader who served the state with distinction and left an indelible mark on its history. Speaking during the Special Divine Agenda Praise Evening held on Monday at the Dome in Akure, to commemorate Dr. Mimiko’s 70th birthday, Governor Aiyedatiwa called the occasion a joyful moment of reflection and celebration. He praised the former governor for being a trailblazer who not only started well but ended his…
FG Announces Free Train Rides for Nigerians. The Federal Government has announced free train rides for Nigerians during the festive season to alleviate transportation challenges and enhance holiday travel. The complimentary service, designed to ease the burden of commuting during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, will run from December 18, 2024, to January 15, 2025. This initiative was unveiled following the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, highlighting the government’s dedication to supporting citizens and ensuring seamless holiday travel.
Adeduntan Attends Final Burial Ceremony Of Mother of Oyo Former Commissioner, Lowo Obisesan Photo Speaks The Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland and revered international cardiovascular surgeon, Prince Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan on Sunday Joined past government appointees, current elected officials, leaders, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to honour the memory of Late Alhaja Sariyu Alarape Obisesan, mother of former commissioner for environment in Oyo State, Barrister Lowo Obisean. The event was held at Aperin Obisesan’s compound, Ibadan.
INEC Chairman Alive,’ Commission Refutes Yakubu’s Death Rumour The Independent National Electoral Commission has refuted reports circulating on social media about the alleged death of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which surfaced on Monday, December 9, 2024, claimed that Yakubu died in a London hospital. However, in a statement on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, appealed to the public to disregard the rumours, confirming that Yakubu is alive, well, and in good health. “Our attention has been drawn to a fake news narrative circulated by a section of the social media…