5 h. ago From controversies to coronation: Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throne

Akeem Owoade, 49, will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. Several controversies trailed Owoade’s emergence with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and Prof Wande Abimbola, as key players. Regardless of the twists and turns leading to his coronation April 5, the expectations of Oyo indigenes of their new king Read More

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66 h. ago Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of Oxford plagiarism as election nears

Tribune Online Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of Oxford plagiarism as election nears Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing allegations that he plagiarized parts of his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University. As he campaigns for re-election ahead of Canada’s April 28 vote, a National Post report claims he copied sections of his thesis, The Dynamic Advantage of Competition, without proper attribution. The National Post consulted three […] Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of Oxford plagiarism as election nears Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Alaafin undergoes final traditional rites, coronation set for April

The last lap of traditional rites (Oro Ipebi) for the Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Owoade 1, holds tonight at the Sango shrine at Koso in Oyo town. According to a release by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday. The statement said Oba Read More

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7 d. ago Alaafin of Oyo: LOC unveils Abimbola Owoade’s coronation schedule

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled the official schedule for the coronation of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The festivities will span two weeks, from Monday, March 31, to Saturday, April 12, and will unfold in three phases: pre-coronation, coronation, and post-coronation. The pre-coronation events, running from […] The post Alaafin of Oyo: LOC unveils Abimbola Owoade’s coronation schedule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Canada Calls Early Elections To Tackle Trump’s Annexation Threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on Sunday, declared that early elections would take place on April 28, pledging to oppose Donald Trump’s attempts to annex Canada, the United States’s northern neighbour. Carney was chosen by Canada’s centrist Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister, but he has never faced the country’s broader electorate. […]

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9 d. ago Canada Won’t Be Intimidated By Trump’s Trade Threats – Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has sounded the alarm, stating that President Donald Trump’s actions are pushing Canada into its most significant crisis. Carney claims Trump wants to “break” Canada, citing unjustified trade actions and threats to sovereignty. In response, Carney has called a snap federal election for April 28, seeking a strong mandate to […] The post Canada Won’t Be Intimidated By Trump’s Trade Threats – Mark Carney appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election

Tribune Online Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election New Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney on Sunday announced a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to address the economic threat posed by US President, Donald Trump’s tariffs. The election had been scheduled for October 20, but Carney is looking to capitalise on his Liberal party’s surge in the polls […] Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election Tribune Online

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1 week ago Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Alaafin’s coronation

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau is set to be among the dignitaries attending the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The announcement was made by Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, during a press conference held at the Alaafin’s palace on […] The post Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Alaafin’s coronation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Canada, Australia to jointly build new military radar system in Arctic

Tribune Online Canada, Australia to jointly build new military radar system in Arctic Canada and Australia are set to collaborate on the development of a new military radar system in the Arctic amid heightened global interest and competition in the region.  The initiative was announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who raised concerns over increasing security threats in the area. “Our government will be working with our […] Canada, Australia to jointly build new military radar system in Arctic Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alaafin Owoade Arrives Nigeria To Begin Traditional Rites Ahead Coronation

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has arrived Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional rites ahead of his coronation scheduled for April 5, 2025 . An Oyo indigene, Mr. Titus Oloruntunmise, Wednesday night, shared the video of the arrival of Oba Owoade at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Dressed in a white […]

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4 w. ago Alaafin Owoade returns from Canada soon for coronation rites – Spokesperson

The Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, will soon return to Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional coronation rites, a spokesperson for the Alaafin’s palace, Bode Durojaiye, said on Monday. Durojaiye made this known in a statement on Monday, as preparations for Owoade’s official ascension to the throne gather momentum. The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Read More

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4 w. ago Alaafin Set For Traditional Rites Ahead Of Coronation — Aide

Ahead of the April 5, 2025, set for his coronation, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade will soon arrive Nigeria from Canada to commence the mandatory traditional rites to be crowned as the Alaafin. Media aide to the monarch, Bode Durojaiye, in a statement on Monday gave insights into the processes of […]

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