Author: Lekan Shobo Shobowale

Oyo Govt, FG Unveil Regional Training Centre For Farmers in Ibadan The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has officially commissioned the South West Regional Training Centre and Liaison Office of the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Ibadan. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Ibadan, the Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity through strategic partnerships. He said that the establishment of the ARMTI centre aligns with ongoing efforts to ensure food security across the state. Barrister Olaleye explained that the Governor…

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Malami, El-Rufai Not Speaking For Us – Defunct CPC Faction The group of elected members from the defunct of CPC who served in the 7th National Assembly have stated that Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Malam Nasir El-Rufai are not in a position to represent or speak on behalf of the former legacy party. The group announced their backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. They acknowledged Tanko Al-Makura, the sole governor elected under the banner of the now-defunct CPC, as their leader. After convening in Abuja on…

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‘I Will Not Go Against My Leader’ — Agege LG Chairmanship Aspirant Withdraws for Obasa’s Son The Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, Mr. Oluwagbenga Abiola, has withdrawn his interest to vie for the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming July 12, 2025 council election. Abiola said he stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Abiola, who is a political protégé of the Speaker, says his decision was borne out of his loyalty to Obasa, denying that he was forced to step down.…

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Late Pope Francis’s Moderate Living Pope Francis’s personal wealth at the time of his death was just $100, or less than 90 euros. He had no property, no personal bank accounts, and no investments. According to the British newspaper Mirror, Pope Francis was entitled to an annual salary of about 340,000 euros since he was elected Supreme Pontiff in 2013. However, as a member of the Society of Jesus, he had taken a vow of poverty and decided never to receive that salary during his entire pontificate. Instead of living in the luxurious papal apartments used by his predecessors, Francis…

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Alaafin Not Competing With Any Monarch In Nigeria, Yorubaland The attention of the Media Office of the Alaafin of Oyo has been drawn to a misleading and wicked fabrication of a video produced by an online medium, Awikonko TV, and shown on YouTube . A release signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye , stated that in the malicious video, the anchor narrated how the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, ordered his men to beat to a pulp ‘ father of the monarch ‘ of a village in the United States of America…

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State of Emergency: Again, Sukazeem Blasts Rivers State Elders ..stop disrespecting Nigeria President – Sukazeem to Atiku ..describes elders’ Selfish interest as cause for crisis in the state An Ibadan based businessman and elderstateman, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem, popularly called Sukazeem, has again descended on elders of Rivers State for their selfish attitudes in the ongoing political crisis in the state. Alhaji Kazeem, in a release on Friday through his media office, blamed elders in Rivers State especially, PANFEF for the protracted violence in the state, accusing them of placing selfish political interests above the states well being. Sukazeem said with…

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Easter: “Jesus Did Not Die Because He Was Guilty, He Died For Our Mistakes – Cleric The Pastor in Charge, Government House Chapel, Oyo State, Pastor Layi Adisa says Jesus did not die because He was guilty; He died for mankind, and for their mistakes. Pastor Adisa stated this in his Easter message made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday. “Our brokenness, and our need for grace. He chose the cross, fully aware of the pain it would bring, because His love for us was that real, that personal. He saw our worst and still gave His best. “His…

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ADEDUNTAN-ONISILE FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIANS AT EASTER PRINCE(DR) AZEEZ ADEWOLU POPOOLA GBADEGESIN ADEDUNTAN-ONISILE- the OSI BASORUN OF IBADAN LAND and a great grandson of ALAFIN OGBOLU AKAJEGESIN GBAGIDA ONISILE-the 25th ALAFIN of OYO EMPIRE (ATINGISI)-had felicitated with Christians in NIGERIA on the YEAR 2025 EASTER holiday. Easter -a seminal event in Christendom ,celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is a key belief in Christianity-for without the resurrection of Jesus CHRIST,there would have been No Christianity. . This is contained in a release by his media office in Ibadan today. ADEDUNTAN congratulated all Nigerians for being alive and well on this…

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Ibadan Based Popular Gospel Singer, Big Bolaji Is Dead Popular Nigerian gospel artiste Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, widely known as Big Bolaji,is dead His death was confirmed in an official statement issued by his family on Saturday. Big Bolaji reportedly died at the age of 50 during a brief illness on Saturday, April 19, 2025. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as ‘Big B,’ a cherished father, husband, brother, and an esteemed figure in both the church community, an ordained Pastor in the RCCG and a giant in the music industry and…

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President Tinubu’s Easter Message To The Nation I heartily felicitate Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Holy Week, which spans Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates in Easter Sunday, calls us to reflect deeply on the enduring values of sacrifice, redemption, love, and hope. As President of our blessed nation, I draw inspiration from this timeless message of hope and renewal. I remain steadfast in my commitment to delivering the promise of a Renewed Hope, a better, more just,…

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