President Tinubu Announces President Buhari’s Passing, Orders VP Shettima To The UK to Accompany Body Back Home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also…
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Oyo NULGE Election: Group Backs Adeogun For Chairman, Others The Authentic Integrity Group has declared Candidates for Oyo State park positions ahead of the 2025 state delegates conference. The declaration comes on the heels of the team proven track record in promoting the image of the Union and relentlessly protecting the interest and welfare of members across all cadres and departments in the Local Government Service, Primary Health Care Board and State Universal Basic Education Board of the State. “Our stewardship has been one of integrity, inclusiveness, capacity building, equity in representation, and welfare-driven policies that have reshaped the narrative…
Elebu/Abese/Asaka, Aba Ado, Olosun, Agbada Residents Appeal To Governor Makinde Open Letter to Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde Dear Governor Makinde, We, the concerned residents of Elebu/Abese/Asaka, Aba Ado, Olosun, Agbada, and surrounding communities, are writing to bring to your attention the deplorable state of the Elebu-IDI AHUN Road. Despite our repeated efforts to reach out to your office and the state government through various media channels, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Elebu-IDI AHUN Road has become a death trap, particularly during the rainy season. The waterlogged road claims lives annually, and with another rainy season upon us,…
Dino Melaye Called to Bar, Joins Ranks of Nigeria’s Newest Lawyers Former senator and political figure, Dino Melaye, was officially called to the Nigerian Bar on Thursday in Abuja, marking a new chapter in his career. Clad in his legal robes, Melaye joined hundreds of aspiring lawyers at the Nigerian Law School’s Call to Bar ceremony, where he took the oath and pledged to uphold the ethics of the legal profession. The ceremony, held at the Body of Benchers Complex, attracted dignitaries, family members, and legal luminaries who gathered to witness the transition of the latest batch of law graduates…
Senate Replaces Natasha, Appoints Aniekan Bassey as new Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & NGOs The Senate has announced a fresh change in its committee leadership. At today’s plenary, the President of the Senate Goodswill Akpabio named Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. He replaces Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose chairmanship of the committee had remained in limbo following her recent suspension. Recall that in a minor reshuffle earlier in February, Senator Natasha was removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content and reassigned to the Diaspora and NGOs Committee.…
ADEDUNTAN ADVISES GOVERNOR MAKINDE TO LET IBADAN POLY BE, ALLOW OLUNLOYO TO REST IN PEACE PRINCE(DR) AZEEZ ADEWOLU POPOOLA GBADEGESIN ADEDUNTAN-ONISILE-the OSI BASORUN OF IBADAN LAND,had advised Governor seyi MAKINDE to listen to the pleas of IBADAN POLYTECHNIC Students,the alumni of the institution ,well meaning OYO state citizens and other well meaning Nigerians and revert back the recently renamed VICTOR OMOLU POLYTECHNIC BACK TO HER ORIGINAL name of THE IBADAN POLYTECHNIC. This is contained in a release to the media by the office of PRINCE(DR)Azeez ADEDUNTAN-the OSI BASORUN OF IBADAN LAND TODAY While it is the prerogative of the GOVERNMENT…
Mogaji Oladoja Pays Tribute to Late Olubadan Olakulehin ..congratulate Oba Ladoja The Mogaji Olubadan, Akinsola’s compound, Labiran, Ibadan has commiserated with the Government and people of Oyo State over the death of the highly revered Monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin who passed on at the age of 90. Oladoja in a condolence message to the Government of Oyo State and the people of Ibadanland expressed sadness over the exit of the monarch, describing him as a renowned leader and king who had the interest of his people at heart. He said: “Olubadan was a compassionate and sagacious…
Makinde Appoints Bibire As DCoS, Salami, Adeniyi, PDP Reps As Board Chairmen Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Honourable Adeyinka Kazim Adeniyi (Bibire) as his new Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS). This follows the resignation of erstwhile DCOS, Honourable Fola Sunday Oyekunle, who recently emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election slated for August 16, 2025. Google search engine According to a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Makinde also approved the dissolution of the board of the Shooting Stars Sports Club…
Olubadan of Ibadanland Dies Few Days After 90th Birthday The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I has joined his ancestors. Tribune Online learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
*Alalade Congratulates President Tinubu on Conferment as Knight of Saint Lucia* House of Rep hopeful and leading aspirant for the seat from Ibadan North Federal constituency Ademola Alalade, has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the prestigious conferment of the title Knight of Saint Lucia by the government of Saint Lucia. In a statement issued today, Alalade described the honor as a well-deserved recognition of President Tinubu’s leadership and statesmanship, not only within Nigeria but across the African continent and beyond. “This historic conferment is a testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to regional cooperation,…