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Ibadan Explosion: About N50b properties lost as government ends rescue operation
About N50 billion worth of properties may have been lost and reduced to rubble after last Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, which killed five persons, injured 77 and rendered thousands homeless, some estate valuers have estimated.
‘I’m paid N577,000 monthly pension’ – Fashola
Former Minister of Works and Housing and ex-Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the only financial benefit he receives from the government is a N577,000 monthly pension as a former governor of Lagos State.
Outrage as Ibadan explosion exposes illegal mining, weak regulations
As victims count their losses from Tuesday’s explosion that shattered the serenity of Ibadan metropolis, there has been renewed calls for the review of activities of illegal miners in the country to checkmate the menace, particularly preventing the recurrence of such explosion.
Ibadan Explosion: President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Oyebanji sympathise with Oyo Govt, victims’ families
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Media Group names President Tinubu 2023 Man Of The Year
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared the Man Of The Year 2023 at the weekend by the Editorial Board of the Irohinoodua, the first Pan Yoruba media online.
Afenifere backs President Tinubu on fight against corruption
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, declared its support for President Bola Tinubu on his resolve to fight corruption, particularly his resolve against the menace within his cabinet.
Ondo Election: Govnor Aiyedatiwa kicks as group accuses him of certificate forgery
A social-political group, the Ondo State Redemption Initiative (OSRI), has accused the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of alleged certificate forgery.
PHOTO-NEWS: Tinubu, Shettima’s wives visit Akeredolu’s family in Ibadan
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in company with the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday.
Akeredolu’s aides resign as Aiyedatiwa makes five appointments, declares three days mourning
Ondo State’s newly sworn-in governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the appointment of five aides hours after taking the oath of office following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu.
President Tinubu mourns Governor Akeredolu, describes him as ‘fearless fighter’
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, eulogised the departed Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a fearless fighter, brother, confidant and political soulmate.