1 hour 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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3 h. ago Lagos tops 2025 pSPI rankings, sets benchmark for other states

Tribune Online Lagos tops 2025 pSPI rankings, sets benchmark for other states LAGOS State has emerged as the leading performer in the 2025 edition of the Philips Consulting Limited State Performance Index (pSPI), reinforcing its status as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a pacesetter in governance, public service delivery and innovative policy implementation. The annual index, now in its second year, has become a trusted barometer for measuring […] Lagos tops 2025 pSPI rankings, sets benchmark for other states Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Oyegun blames APC for nation’s rising insecurity, hunger, gets ADC card in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun, yesterday, blamed the ruling party for the hunger and starvation in the country. He also blamed the APC led- government for its inability to tackle the rising insecurity in the country, especially in Benue and other states, saying […] The post Oyegun blames APC for nation’s rising insecurity, hunger, gets ADC card in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 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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4 h. ago LG election: Lagos PDP rejects outcome of LG polls, heads to tribunal

By Chinelo Obogo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, has condemned and rejected the outcome of the just-concluded local government elections. The All progressives Congress (APC) won all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the election held on Saturday, according to Lagos State Independent National Electoral Commission (LASIEC). […] The post LG election: Lagos PDP rejects outcome of LG polls, heads to tribunal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Regional rivalries rekindled as 2025 ITTF Africa West Championships serve off in Lagos

The quest for West African table tennis supremacy officially gets underway today, as top players from across the region gather at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, for the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships. The prestigious four-day tournament, which also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 African Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, will […] The post Regional rivalries rekindled as 2025 ITTF Africa West Championships serve off in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 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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12 h. ago How to apply for immigration, civil defence, others recruitment exercise in 5 steps

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has opened its portal for the recruitment of candidates into read more How to apply for immigration, civil defence, others recruitment exercise in 5 steps

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13 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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15 h. ago Buhari’s life full of service for Nigerian project — Afe Babalola

Tribune Online Buhari’s life full of service for Nigerian project — Afe Babalola "President Buhari was not perfect, no leader is, but what stood him out was the..." Buhari’s life full of service for Nigerian project — Afe Babalola Tribune Online

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16 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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18 h. ago 2027: APC will lose Lagos guber election if – Primate Ayodele

Tribune Online 2027: APC will lose Lagos guber election if – Primate Ayodele “For APC to have continuity, they will do a lot of work, the party will sweat to..." 2027: APC will lose Lagos guber election if – Primate Ayodele Tribune Online

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18 h. ago We’ll not return to work until Gov Abiodun meets us — Ogun NLC insists

Tribune Online We’ll not return to work until Gov Abiodun meets us — Ogun NLC insists The organised labour in Ogun State, on Tuesday, insisted that workers in the civil, public, and local government services in the state would not return to work until Governor Dapo Abiodun holds a meeting with them. We’ll not return to work until Gov Abiodun meets us — Ogun NLC insists Tribune Online

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19 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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20 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Defies Court Order, Swears In Civil Service Commission Officials

Rivers State, Sole Administrator Ibok‑Ete Ibas on Monday, July 14, 2025, inaugurated new members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission despite a court order explicitly barring the move. Speaking at the ceremony, Ibas declared, “Public service must be driven by competence, integrity and accountability, not by politics or delay. I refuse to allow this […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Defies Court Order, Swears In Civil Service Commission Officials appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls

Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has dismissed claims describing former President Muhammadu Buhari as a religious fundamentalist. Pastor Bakare said that he only began to see the former president, who died in London on Sunday, differently when he got closer to him. The cleric, who was a running mate […] The post “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Tinubu Orders Agencies To Enforce Global Visa Rules, Engage US, UAE

President Bola Tinubu has directed all federal agencies involved in consular and immigration matters to ensure strict compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations, and to deepen inter-governmental cooperation in verifying the identities of citizens seeking visas and other consular services abroad. The directive follows recent adjustments in visa issuance policies by the Governments of the United […]

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20 h. ago 2027 Election: “With Free, Fair Election, APC Will Sweat, Find It Dfficult To Retain Lagos” – Primate Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) risks losing Lagos State if top party members impose a candidate on the party. Through a statement issued by his media aide, the cleric warned that the 2027 elections in Lagos will be a difficult battle […] The post 2027 Election: “With Free, Fair Election, APC Will Sweat, Find It Dfficult To Retain Lagos” – Primate Ayodele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago ‘Remember Buhari As Good Man, Not For 8 Years As President’, Bishop Kukah Tells Nigerians

Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah has called on Nigerians to view the legacy of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari beyond his two-term presidency but to remember his broader contributions to the nation’s development. Bishop Kukah, in a telephone interview, described Buhari as a “good man” who served Nigeria in various capacities […]

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21 h. ago Coalition, ADC move to dethrone APC in Kaduna, unveil roadmap for 2027

From From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Coalition of Political Opposition in Kaduna State, alongside stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Monday declared a sweeping move to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 elections. At a press briefing in Kaduna, the leaders, drawn from former members […] The post Coalition, ADC move to dethrone APC in Kaduna, unveil roadmap for 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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