47 m. ago Activist Adeyanju Urges Tinubu To Fix Health Sector, Build World

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has tasked President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to reform Nigeria’s health care system and build a world-class hospital in the country. Adeyanju described absence of such health facility in the country as “a national emergency” and “a shame too much to bear.” In a statement posted on his […]

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3 h. ago Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo

By John Ogunsemore The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, said the burial rite of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has liberated Yoruba kings from physical and spiritual oppression after their demise. The Oluwo stated this in a Tuesday statement signed by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem. Oba Adetona, who died aged […] The post Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago End Of An Era – HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, The Awujale Of Ijebu Land

When the news filtered in that His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Olukayode Adetona (1934 – 2025), Ọgbagba Agbotewole II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land, had joined his ancestors, a profound silence swept across Ijebuland, Ogun State, and indeed Nigeria. An era had ended. A royal voice, revered for its clarity, courage, and […]

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9 h. ago Bayelsa govt sacks palace aides, stops royalty payments to Opuama monarch

Tribune Online Bayelsa govt sacks palace aides, stops royalty payments to Opuama monarch Bayelsa State government has announced the immediate termination of all appointments made by the paramount ruler of Opuama Clan in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Kenneth Engo Opukeme. It also directed the stoppage of all payments of royalties due to Opuama through Chief Opukeme’s personal bank account, describing recent actions by […] Bayelsa govt sacks palace aides, stops royalty payments to Opuama monarch Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo

Tribune Online Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the burial process for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, HIM Oba Sikiru Adetona as a freedom for Yoruba traditional institution and a step towards the restoration of the sanctity of Yoruba traditional institution.  Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Awujale was a man of grace who served Ijebu diligently, says APC chieftain

The Sun A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Oladayo Ogunjebe, has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, as a man of candour and grace who served his people diligently for 64 years. Otunba Ogunjebe said in a press statement that the monarch, who passed away on […] The post Awujale was a man of grace who served Ijebu diligently, says APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace

Tribune Online As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace The Lenuwa of Ode-Omi, Oba Folailu Adekunle Hassan, has explained why his Official Staff was not present at the palace of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikirullah Kayode Adetona, stating that as an elder brother to the Awujale... As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale

Tribune Online Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale He further stated that President Tinubu has lost two confidants who consistently guided and advised him through critical stages. Olamiju commiserates with Tinubu over loss of Buhari, Awujale Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Photos: Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode

The remain of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has been laid to rest at his private residence in read more Photos: Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode

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29 h. ago Awujale buried at his private residence according to Islamic rites

Tribune Online Awujale buried at his private residence according to Islamic rites •Tinubu, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Dangote, others in attendance•As eminent Nigerians pay tributes The remains of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were buried at his private residence, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, according to Islamic rites on Monday. The late monarch reigned for 65 years and joined his ancestors on Sunday at the […] Awujale buried at his private residence according to Islamic rites Tribune Online

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29 h. ago The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale

Tribune Online The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale THE national summit on the future of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, convened by The Patriots, has been rescheduled by one day in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed on, on Sunday Originally slated to hold from July 15 to July 17, 2025, in Abuja, the […] The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Awujale: Ogun traditional rulers pay tribute to late Oba Sikiru Adetona

Tribune Online Awujale: Ogun traditional rulers pay tribute to late Oba Sikiru Adetona The Ogun State Council of Obas has mourned the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of the Ijebu Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCFR. Awujale: Ogun traditional rulers pay tribute to late Oba Sikiru Adetona Tribune Online

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40 h. ago NNPP Chieftain mourns passing of Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona

… Describes Monarch as a Symbol of Peace, Development and Integrity The Southwest Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and its 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the revered traditional ruler, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, who passed […] The post NNPP Chieftain mourns passing of Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Council of Otunbas mourns late Awujale, pays tribute to legacy

By Lukman Olabiyi The Council of Otunbas of Ijebu-land has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, the revered Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu-land, who died on Sunday. In an official statement, Chairman of the Council, Otunba Busura Alebiosu, described the late monarch […] The post Council of Otunbas mourns late Awujale, pays tribute to legacy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Awujale: Speaker Tajudeen, Daniel, Oyebanji mourn Oba Adetona

Tribune Online Awujale: Speaker Tajudeen, Daniel, Oyebanji mourn Oba Adetona "I am personally comforted that Kabiyesi Adetona has just transitioned into the eternal realm of immortality and spirituality... Awujale: Speaker Tajudeen, Daniel, Oyebanji mourn Oba Adetona Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Awujale’s death: Amb Awolowo Dosumu condoles with Ogun govt, Royal family, Ijebu people 

Tribune Online Awujale’s death: Amb Awolowo Dosumu condoles with Ogun govt, Royal family, Ijebu people  The family of Chief Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ has commiserated with the Ogun State government, Royal Family, and the people of Ijebuland over the passing of late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijẹbu Kingdom. Tribune Online reports that the monarch, who was one of the longest-reigning monarchs in Nigeria, joined his […] Awujale’s death: Amb Awolowo Dosumu condoles with Ogun govt, Royal family, Ijebu people  Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Buhari: “Bow Your Head In Shame, Apologize To Nnamdi Kanu” — IPOB Tells FG

The Indigenous People of Biafra, has reacted to the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. IPOB demanded immediate apology from Federal Government, saying that Buhari’s death is a fulfillment of the prophecy of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group recalled how Kanu had in 2017 revealed that the former president died in […] The post Buhari: “Bow Your Head In Shame, Apologize To Nnamdi Kanu” — IPOB Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Ogun students, youths mourn with Tinubu, Abiodun over Buhari, Awujale’s deaths

The national leadership of Coalition of Ogun State Students and Youths (COSSY) has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun over Sunday’s demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujalè and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland,  Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. This is contained in a Monday statement signed by National Convener of COSSY, […] The post Ogun students, youths mourn with Tinubu, Abiodun over Buhari, Awujale’s deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of late President Buhari

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has announced that there will be no plenary session this week following the suspension of all legislative activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. An announcement by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., explained that the move […] The post National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of late President Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Absence Of Board In NCAA, NAMA Threatens Safety, Fuel Job Racketeering

The absence of governing boards for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), is threatening safety, fueling employment and contract racketeering in the nation’s aviation industry. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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