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Emir lauds Tinubu for appointing Onilu as NOA DG
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the appointment of Malam Lanre Issa Onilu, as the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA).
High Court sacks new Soun Of Ogbomosho over selection illegality
A High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has sacked Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III from his position as the Soun of Ogbomoso.
Sanwo-Olu, Dabiri-Erewa, Garvey relish return of African descendants
Centuries into end to Trans-Atlantic slave trade, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and son of the legendary Marcus Garvey and founder of Marcus Garvey Institute, Julius Garvey, have relished return of African descendants to their homeland, describing the development as a ‘dawn of renewed hope and freedom’.
U.S. Mission Supports Conservation, Preservation of Nigeria’s Artefacts
The U.S. Mission has celebrated the conclusion of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project, “Sustaining a Partnership in Conservation and Preservation,” between the National Museum, Lagos and the Yale University Art Gallery.”
How drugs affected my previous marriage – Toyin Abraham
Actress Toyin Abraham has recounted the ordeal that led to her marriage crash with actor Adeniyi Johnson and how she got exposed to drugs.
Sanwo-Olu unveils plans for Lagos $100m African Film City project
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given update on the proposed 100 million dollar African Film City project to be established in Epe area of the state.
Oloja of Lagos speaks on upholding late Oba Kosoko’s legacies
The Oloja of Lagos, Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to continue to uphold the legacies of his projenitor, late Morounfolu Eshinlokun, popularly called “Kosoko”.
Oyo kingmakers kick against new Alaafin nominee
Kingmakers in Oyo town, known as Oyomesi, have asked Gov. Seyi Makinde to reject the nominee forwarded to him as the next Alaafin of Oyo because his selection did not follow due process.
Obansanjo’s wife begs Obas, Yoruba, says ‘forgive my husband’
Wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo, has begged all Yoruba worldwide to forgive her husband over his statement at Iseyin, Oyo state during Friday’s inauguration of projects executed by the state Governor, Seyi Makinde.
Oluwo condemns Obasanjo for ordering Oyo monarchs to stand
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Saturday, said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo ordering traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and greet Governor Seyi Makinde, at a project inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State, was tantamount to desecration of Yoruba traditional stools.