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Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Congratulates Muslims @ Eid-el-Maolud The Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Chief (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid El Maulud celebration. In a statement made available by his media office to journalists in Ibadan, the world revered cardio vascular surgeon said in the midst of the celebration, Muslims should also pray for the nation and the leaders. “As we rejoice in celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed, let us be mindful of the need to pray for peace and unity among the citizens, which form the fulcrum for the…

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“We Are Investigating Alleged Assasination Attempt On Trump” – FBI The FBI said Sunday it “is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.” The Trump campaign said earlier Sunday that the former president is “safe following gunshots in his vicinity.” “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity A person has been detained in connection with an incident at Trump International Golf Club, according to a law enforcement source. Multiple sources said Secret Service fired at the suspect. Officials believe an armed individual intended to target Trump, according to sources briefed on the matter.…

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Stop The Victimization Of ASUU Members, Chairperson ASUU – AAUA Warns The Academic Staff Union of University, Adekunle Ajasin University branch today joined their colleagues in all public universities in Nigeria in speaking against the unlawful dismissal of ASUU members by the managements of Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, Kogi State University (KSU) Ayingba, and Ebonyi State University, (EBSU) Abakaliki at a peaceful rally staged on the University campus. While addressing the peaceful rally that took place at the branch Secretariat, the Chairperson of the branch Comrade Bolu Oshodi condemned in strong terms the ploy by the managements of the…

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Former Oyo HOS Reunites Adeduntan, Tegbe, Akintola It was a happy reunion last Saturday as three leading 2023 governorship aspirants, Chief (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, Mogaji Joseph Tegbe and Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN) reunited at an event in Ibadan. The event was the 6oth birthday and retirement service of Chief (Mrs) Hannah Olawunmi Ogunesan held at Prof Emeritus Ogunlesi Hall, UCH, Ibadan. It was Mogaji Tegbe and Chief Akintola that was first at the party before Chief (Dr) Adeduntan joined them. The trio on sighting one another exchanged pleasantries to the admiration of guests at the event, recalling their old…

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Oyo APC to Give Late Chairman, Omodewu, a Befitting Burial The All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State has rolled out programme of activities for the burial of the deceased State Chairman of the party, Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu. Omodewu passed away on August 19th in the United States of America after a brief illness at the age of 61. The late Oyo State APC was a rare gem, peacemaker, committed, down-to-earth, and service-oriented leader. He rendered unquantifiable contributions to the growth and development of Oyo State as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and later as Commissioner for Lands…

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DSS Operatives Arrest NLC President Joe Ajaero Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS, have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. Vanguard gathered that he was arrested this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up. Alhough details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency, NIA. According to sources, Ajaero was billed to attend the conference of Trade…

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Oyo Former Commissioners Attend 90th Birthday Of Mama Adebayo Three oyo state former commissioners on Saturday attended the 90th Birthday party of Alhaja Rafatu Ibiladun Adebayo. The three commissioners who served together during the reign of former Oyo State Governor, late Abiola Ajimobi, were at the Hall of Grace, Jogor centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, venue of the ceremony. The three commissioners were former health Commissioner, who also double as the Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Chief Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, former finance Commissioner, Bimbo Adekanmbi and that of Special Duties, Fatai Salau. The party which also had creme de la creme…

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Oyo Former Commissioners Attend 90th Birthday Of Mama Adebayo Three oyo state former commissioners on Saturday attended the 90th Birthday party of Alhaja Rafatu Ibiladun Adebayo. The three commissioners who served together during the reign of former Oyo State Governor, late Abiola Ajimobi, were at the Hall of Grace, Jogor centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, venue of the ceremony. The three commissioners were former health Commissioner, who also double as the Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Chief Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, former finance Commissioner, Bimbo Adekanmbi and that of Special Duties, Fatai Salau. The party which also had creme de la creme…

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Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian industrial magnate and chairman of the Dangote Group, has regained his title as Africa’s richest man, overtaking South African billionaire Johan Rupert. According to the latest Forbes data, Dangote’s wealth currently stands at $11.7 billion, narrowly surpassing Rupert’s net worth, which has declined to $10.8 billion. This shift marks the restoration of Dangote’s 12-year reign as the continent’s wealthiest individual, a title he briefly lost to Rupert in August 2024.

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My Trip To China ‘Very Successful’, President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). “What…

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