4 h. ago 1,000 pupils for Lagos International Day for Sports – Commission

The Lagos State Sports Commission  has announced that over 1,000 students from selected primary and secondary schools across the state will participate in a three-day event to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. According to the Commission, the activities will include a debate, a competition, and an award ceremony, scheduled Read More

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13 h. ago Fedpoly Bauchi Installs CCTV Cameras To Curb Exam Malpractice, Security Breaches

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has installed Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in select examination halls to combat examination malpractices and improve campus security. Rector of the institution, Alhaji Sani Usman, disclosed this while speaking with journalists during the 2025 resource inspection and accreditation visit by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) on Sunday. He said: […]

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16 h. ago ‘I was sleeping in Canada when destiny called,’ says Alaafin

Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted the surprising and humbling journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. Speaking in an interview published in the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, the engineer-turned-king revealed that he never actively sought the throne and was not politically Read More

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16 h. ago Alaafin unveils agenda, vows to tackle youth unemployment, promote culture

The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has outlined his vision for the ancient Oyo Kingdom, promising to prioritise youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and the promotion of Yoruba culture and language. Oba Owoade officially ascended the throne in Oyo town on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new era following the passing of Read More

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18 h. ago ‘We immortalised him in his lifetime,’ Makinde mourns Olunloyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said he was happy to immortalise the late former Governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of 90 years this morning. Makinde, in a statement to mourn the former governor of the state, in Ibadan, the state capital, described his death as the exit Read More

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27 h. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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28 h. ago Growing up as daughter of a professor influenced my values – Ogun First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun

The First Lady of Ogun State, Bamidele Abiodun, tells NAOMI CHIMA about her childhood, role as First Lady and wife to Governor Dapo Abiodun, and other issues Tell us about your educational background. I attended The International School, in Ibadan, Oyo State, for my secondary education. I then obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Read More

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31 h. ago Nobody Influenced Me On Selection Of New Alaafin — Gov Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, dared anyone who influenced his choice of the new Alaafin of Oyo to indicate openly. Govenor Makinde gave the challenge during the formal coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, in Oyo town, Oyo State. Makinde, while insisting that he did not […]

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31 h. ago Nobody Influenced Selection Of New Alaafin Oyo — Gov Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, dared anyone who influenced his choice of the new Alaafin of Oyo to indicate openly. Govenor Makinde gave the challenge during the formal coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, in Oyo town, Oyo State. Makinde, while insisting that he did not […]

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32 h. ago Makinde vows impartiality in traditional rulership as new Alaafin is crowned

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers. Read More

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33 h. ago I’ll promote institutions to drive sustainable growth – Alaafin

By Oluseye Ojo and Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has pledged to build strong institutions through collaboration and partnership to ensure sustainable growth in Oyo Kingdom. He shared this vision in his acceptance speech after being crowned the 46th Alaafin on Saturday in Oyo town. Oba Owoade, […] The post I’ll promote institutions to drive sustainable growth – Alaafin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Alaafin stool, a symbol of cultural pride in Africa’s empire – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the Alaafin of Oyo stool as a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and enduring legacy of one of Africa’s most powerful empires. Tinubu said this during the unveiling of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday. PUNCH Online reports Read More

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34 h. ago Alaafin throne symbol of cultural pride, unity, enduring legacy – Tinubu

By Oluseye Ojo and Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan President Bola Tinubu has called the Alaafin of Oyo’s royal stool a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and the lasting legacy of one of Africa’s greatest empires. He spoke on Saturday at the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I as the new Alaafin in Oyo town. Tinubu, […] The post Alaafin throne symbol of cultural pride, unity, enduring legacy – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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45 h. ago Firm Introduces Safety Tips For Secure Deliveries In Nigeria

Global urban mobility platform inDrive has launched a set of essential safety tips to help Nigerian customers ensure secure and efficient deliveries. This initiative comes as the platform experiences significant growth in the country, with increasing demand for person-to-person (P2P) and business-to-business (B2B) deliveries. The newly introduced safety measures include selecting reputable couriers with good […]

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57 h. ago Beyond Women’s Month: SBC supports gender equality at The Influence Agency’s ‘Influencer Mixer’

The Influence Agency, a foremost PR outfit, has hosted its inaugural Influencer Mixer in celebration of Women’s Month, with Seven-Up read more Beyond Women’s Month: SBC supports gender equality at The Influence Agency’s ‘Influencer Mixer’

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3 d. ago Kenya Unveils Stringent Drug Tests For Tokyo World Championships

Kenyan athletes are to be drug-tested three times to qualify for selection to this summer’s world championships in Tokyo as the country struggles to shake off its doping scandals, authorities said on Wednesday. Athletics Kenya (AK) chief Jackson Tuwei said a pool of 444 contenders for the championships have been identified for the testing programme, […]

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3 d. ago dRPC’s Latest Publication Underscores Need To Deepen Africa’s Indigenous Communication Approaches For Social Change & Development

In its latest publication, ‘Communication and Social Change in Africa: Selected Case Studies’, the Development Research and Projects Center (dRPC) underscores the need to deepen the exploration of African indigenous communication approaches as means of driving social change and development in the continent. Time and events have proven the western top-down, north-south communication approach ineffective […]

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3 d. ago Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronation

As the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Oyo State government has put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities. Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of Read More

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3 d. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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