Olaoluwa Mourns Passing of Sarkin Sasa at 125 The President, Peter Olaoluwa Foundation (POF), Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi popularly called OPA has expressed sadness on the passing of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa and chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria. The revered traditional leader passed away on Saturday evening at the age of 125. In a release on Monday through his media office, he stated that his death signalled the glorious end of a fine and descent traditional ruler. Olaoluwa commiserate with the family of the deceased traditional ruler,…
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Oyo State Government Debunks Rumour’s Death of Olubadan The Oyo State Government has denied media reports suggesting that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. Some media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead. However, in an interview with PUNCH Online correspondent on Monday night, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, refuted the rumours. “Yes. Olubadan is alive, hale and hearty. I spoke with one of the sons who represented the family at the coronation committee, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin,” he said.
For Journalists, It’s Their Season of Remembrance as Tunde Oladunjoye Puts Smiles on Faces of Colleagues, Widows By Ayo Arowojolu Thursday 27th February 2025 will forever remain indelible in the annals of journalism profession particularly in Ogun State where the Oniroyin Support Initiative(OSI), founded by a veteran journalist, Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye, put smiles on the faces of colleagues in the pen profession, specifically those with life-threatening medical challenges and widows of late journalists. Indeed, it was a timely intervention with the official launching of the Oniroyin Support Initiative which was performed by the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde…
Aleshinloye Congratulates Muslims @ Ramadan The deputy national chairman NALGON EMERITUS, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye MDII, has enjoined Muslim faithful to use the period of the holy month as an opportunity to engage in sober reflection and to pray so that God will make life easier for Nigerians. The former Algon Chairman in a statement signed through his media office, noted that Ramadan is a period in which Muslims improve on their closeness to their creator and demonstrate love to their fellow human beings, adding that Nigerians should deliberately use the period to also supplicate to Allah to help stop…
Statement By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu On The Commencement Of The 2025 Ramadan Fasting Season I congratulate the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide as we begin the sacred month of Ramadan. We are profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the grace to witness the commencement of this holy month, a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. May this fasting and devotion period be marked by good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings. Ramadan is a time for deep reflection, renewed devotion to Allah, and acts of compassion and generosity toward humanity. It is a season of spiritual rejuvenation,…
Thousands Of PDP Members Join Labour Party Alongside Hon. Dennis It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party. Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and committed to good governance. “Honourable Ceaser Rowland,…
RAMADAN 2025:ALHAJI AZEEZ ADEDUNTAN FELICITATES WITH NIGERIA MUSLIMS ALHAJI AZEEZ ADEWOLU POPOOLA GBADEGESIN ADEDUNTAN -ONISILE- The OSI BASORUN OF IBADAN LAND ;and a PRINCE OF OYO ALAFIN-a great grandson of the 24th ALAFIN of OYO EMPIRE-ALAFIN OGBOLU AKAJEGESIN AKAJEWOLE GBAGIDA ONISILE(ATINGISI HOUSE) – had felicitated with NIGERIA Muslims and all NIGERIANS ,regardless of faiths on the beginning of Year 2025 RAMADAN today-March 1st 2025 ,-one of the five cardinal pillars of ISLAMIC RELIGION. This is contained in a media release to journalists in IBADAN ,Oyo State today. PRINCE(DR) AZEEZ ADEWOLU POPOOLA GBADEGESIN,ADEDUNTAN -ONISILE -an IBADAN BORN,Havard trained ,board certified international…
Wike Wins Again, As Supreme Court Stops CBN From Releasing Fund Allocation to Rivers ..Orders Pro-Wike Lawmakers to Resume Immediately The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Accountant General of the Federation to stop further release of financial allocations to the Rivers State government with immediate effect. DAILY POST that the apex court directed that the order shall remain in force until the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, halts all his illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional activities. Specifically, the court ruled that no money shall be released to the state government until a lawful Appropriation…
Lagos Speaker’s Police Details Allegedly Withdrawn Amid Leadership Tussle Police operatives and details guarding Lagos Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the House of Assembly have been allegedly withdrawn with immediate effect. The Senior Special Assistant to Meranda on Media, Ganzallo Victor, raised the alarm in a statement. He alleged the Speaker and House of Assembly are vulnerable with the development. ..As Police restore Obasa’s security details Meanwhile, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is set to return. Daily Trust understands that his security details have been restored just…
Petrol Importers Bemoans Continuous Reduction In Price By Dangote Importers of petroleum products have expressed their concerns regarding the continuous lowering of petrol prices by the Dangote Refinery. Several importers have indicated that dealers might be forced to sell at a loss, as consumers are likely to purchase petrol only from the outlets offering the lowest prices. On Wednesday, the Dangote refinery revealed that it has decreased the ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol by N65, lowering it from N890 to N825 per litre, effective today, February 27. This marks the second price drop of the year and the third adjustment…