15 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has cautioned members of the public to ignore viral reports claiming that he is in a royal supremacy battle with another traditional ruler. Oba Owoade made the clarification in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Tuesday. The Oyo monarch said that the report […] The post “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bode George Slams Atiku For Meeting Buhari Over Coalition Plans

Bode George, a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sharply criticized Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for his recent meeting with former President Muhammadu Buhari regarding his coalition plans. George expressed his disappointment, accusing Atiku of neglecting party members while seeking support from Buhari, who is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress […] The post Bode George Slams Atiku For Meeting Buhari Over Coalition Plans appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Alaafin Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch, Says Media Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has denied engaging in any royal supremacy battle with any traditional ruler in the country. Apparently reacting to a video shown on the YouTube where the anchor narrated how the Alaafin allegely ordered his men to beat the father of the monarch of a village in the United […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria Seeks Investment Support For Hydrogen Integration In Energy Mix

The Nigerian government is intensifying efforts to attract investment for the integration of hydrogen into its energy mix, as part of a broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and drive sustainable economic growth. At a recent high-level meeting in London, the federal government, represented by minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, […]

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5 d. ago I Ensured Neutrality In Selection Process Of Alaafin, Makinde Insists

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has maintained that he had no regret in ensuring that due process was followed during the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo. The governor, who stated this when the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade and his wife, Ayaba Abiwunmi paid courtesy visit to the governor at his […]

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6 d. ago Emergency Rule: Former Deputy Speaker Seeks Support For Ibas

Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. He hailed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state and called on all stakeholders to support the administration of the state’s sole administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

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9 d. ago Easter: Alaafin Tasks Nigerians To Unite Against Enemies Of State

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has called on Nigerians to stand together against blood guzzlers and enemies of state, nature, and sound reasoning, who take solace in mindless killings of innocent souls. In his Easter message to Nigerians, the Alaafin said standing together would reinforce collective will to completely snatch the country and […]

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9 d. ago Gani Adams warns bloggers against causing rift between Ooni, Alaafin, others

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has warned bloggers, content creators, and social media users against causing disunity between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade and other monarchs in the South-West through their posts and comments on issues of seniority. Adams gave this warning Read More

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9 d. ago Savant Artist Toby Seeks Support Fund For Persons With Special Needs

Multi-talented autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has called for the creation of a support fund to ensure inclusive education, therapy, creative empowerment, and awareness programmes for persons with special needs. Toby made the call during a world news conference to mark the 2025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month on Tuesday in Abuja. […]

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9 d. ago Industrialists seek govt., employers’ support to tackle brain

Layo Bakare-Okeowo, President, FAE Group, has urged employers to support government to reduce brain drain by incentivising and encouraging the read more Industrialists seek govt., employers’ support to tackle brain-drain

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1 week ago Land Disputes: Alaafin Harps On Peace, Harmony Among Warring Communities

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has stated that in today’s interconnected world, the importance of fostering peace and harmony within communities cannot be overstated. Oba Owoade who stated this following lingering land disputes between communities, added that with the diverse cultures, beliefs, and values coexisting, there was the need for effective peace-building initiatives […]

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1 week ago Minister Pays Homage To Alaafin, Expresses Federal Govt’s Support For Traditional Institution

The minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa has paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade at his palace in Oyo Town. During the visit, the minister who was accompanied by her Special Assistant on Sub-national Development and Engagement, Hon. Abiola Abdulkareem Jagunlabi, affirmed the […]

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2 w. ago Nigerians Shouldn’t See Religion As Barrier To Human Relations, Dev’t — Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has charged Nigerians not to perceive religious diversity as a barrier to human relations and development, but rather as a tool and resource for national development. Alaafin Owoade also advised faithful of different religions to realise that religious tolerance and harmony were both legally sanctioned and socially inevitable, […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s wife seeks Taraba monarchs’ support to curb maternal mortality

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality through targeted health interventions across the country. Speaking during an engagement with traditional rulers in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, Mrs. Tinubu stressed the importance of grassroots involvement in addressing health challenges, especially among women and children. Read More

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2 w. ago IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Board of the International Press Institute (IPI) has expressed strong support for journalists and media organisations defying odds amid the unprecedented assault on press freedom by state and non-state actors globally. This is contained in a joint press statement issued by members of the executive board and published on the […] The post IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Soun Pays Alaafin Courtesy Visit Days After Coronation In Oyo

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, in Oyo Town. Oba Olaoye disclosed this in a post on Facebook, seen by LEADERSHIP on Wednesday. “I had the distinct honour of paying a courtesy visit to His […]

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2 w. ago Ifa worshippers urge Alaafin to protect Yoruba cultural values

International Council for Ifa Religion, on Tuesday, urged the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade to use all available means to protect the sanctity of Yoruba’s cultural and traditional values, so as to uphold the global respect the tribe deserves. ICIR, in a congratulatory statement by its President, Fayemi Fakayode, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, pledged Read More

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2 w. ago Alumni Association Rallies Support For New Alaafin, Harps On Unity

The National Old Student Association, Alaafin High School, Oyo (NOSA-AHSO) has called on the Oyomesi, the good people of Yorubaland including sons and daughters of Oyo Town to rally behind the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The association’s president, Engr. Muideen Aruna, while congratulating the monarch on his ascension to the […]

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2 w. ago Netanyahu meets Trump, seeks tariffs truce, Gaza, Iran support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the US capital since the “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement sent global markets Read More

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