11 m. ago Isak Accuses Newcastle Of ‘Breaking Promises’ Amid Transfer Tensions

In a significant announcement, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has released a statement addressing ongoing tensions between him and the club. The news comes shortly after Isak was honoured with a place in the 2024/25 PFA Premier League Team of the Season, a recognition he expressed pride in despite the current circumstances. In his statement, […]

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4 h. ago Chieftaincy Dispute: Supreme Court Didn’t Make Alaafin Sole Custodian Of Yoruba Heritage, Lawyer Backs Ooni

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has stated that no judgement of the Supreme Court makes the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo the ultimate decider on pan-Yoruba affairs. LEADERSHIP reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, have sparked intense debate on social media following […]

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4 h. ago Sango Festival: Makinde Receives UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has received the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate for Sango Festival, Oyo. The certificate presentation was sequel to the festival making it to the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity upon the proposal made by Nigeria. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa […]

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Makinde Donates New SUV To Ayefele Days After Fire Razed Fresh FM

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, presented a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following the Friday fire incident that razed parts of his Music House Complex in Ibadan. Property worth millions of naira were lost to the fire that badly burnt sections of the […]

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6 h. ago Mohbad: Popular Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, Apologises To Naira Marley, Lifts Ban On Singer’s Songs

The founder of Ibadan-based Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has tendered a public apology to Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, and lifted the ban earlier placed on songs from Marlian Records on the radio station. Hamzat announced the decision on Tuesday during a broadcast on his radio station based in Ibadan, Oyo […]

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7 h. ago Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non

Tribune Online Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a businessman, Duru Ikechukwu Damian, to three months in prison for failing to declare $49,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service.  Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Autonomy, rights must be respected in Nigeria — Oyo NBA chairman

Tribune Online Autonomy, rights must be respected in Nigeria — Oyo NBA chairman Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyo State Chapter, Mr Ibrahim Lawal, has said there is the need to respect autonomy and rights in the country. Lawal stated this on Tuesday at the 9th Annual / 5th memorial lecture of L.L. Ali organised by the National Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Oyo State branch. […] Autonomy, rights must be respected in Nigeria — Oyo NBA chairman Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident

Tribune Online Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday presented a brand-new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to gospel singer and broadcaster Yinka Ayefele, following a devastating fire that gutted sections of the Music House in Ibadan last Friday. Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident Tribune Online

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9 h. ago APC chieftain Ikonne challenges Gov Otti on school renovation claims

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja   A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia State chapter, Prince Paul Ikonne, has challenged the state governor, Alex Otti, on the claims of spending N54 billion on school renovation. Governor Otti, last weekend during his monthly media chat, dismissed claims that N54 billion is missing from the state […] The post APC chieftain Ikonne challenges Gov Otti on school renovation claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago InvestNaija: A quiet disruption in Nigeria’s investment space

In the last few months, there’s been a slow but steady emergence of InvestNaija, an investment platform launched by Chapel read more InvestNaija: A quiet disruption in Nigeria’s investment space

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11 h. ago Mohbad: Agidigbo FM Resumes Airplay Of Naira Marley’s Songs After Two

Famous radio host Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Oyo State, has apologised to singer Naira Marley and announced that the station will resume playing his songs. The broadcaster had imposed the ban in September 2023, at the height of the controversy surrounding the death of Marley’s former artiste, Mohbad. At the time, […] The post Mohbad: Agidigbo FM Resumes Airplay Of Naira Marley’s Songs After Two-Year Ban As Hamzat Oriyomi Apologises To Singer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza Reportedly Kill At Least 25 Palestinians Amid Ongoing Conflict

At least 25 Palestinians were reportedly killed on Monday morning following a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian media outlets citing local medical sources. The reported casualties have not been independently verified. Both Hamas authorities in Gaza and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have yet to release official statements regarding […] The post Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza Reportedly Kill At Least 25 Palestinians Amid Ongoing Conflict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Peace Professionals Wade Into Ooni, Alaafin Dispute, Offer Solutions

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has intervened in the dispute between the Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo, stressing that the matter goes far beyond traditional rivalry and touches the very essence of Yoruba civilization. The executive director of PeacPro, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, described the Yoruba race as a cross continental nation with […]

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13 h. ago Alaafin gives Ooni 48 hours to withdraw Chieftaincy title to Dotun Sanusi

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, demanding the withdrawal of plans to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on business magnate, Dotun Sanusi. In a statement signed by his Director of Media and […] The post Alaafin gives Ooni 48 hours to withdraw Chieftaincy title to Dotun Sanusi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Why Ooni won’t dignify Alaafin’s threat with official response — Palace aide

Tribune Online Why Ooni won’t dignify Alaafin’s threat with official response — Palace aide The development follows a statement from the Alaafin of Oyo demanding that the Ooni revoke the chieftaincy title within 48 hours. Why Ooni won’t dignify Alaafin’s threat with official response — Palace aide Tribune Online

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13 h. ago 2025 NYG: Delta Athletes Begin Camping, Bayelsa Shines In Zonal Elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta have entered closed camping ahead of the 9th edition, which will take place from 26th August to 6th September in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s School hostel, the Delta Sports Commission hostel, and the Hockey hostel located in […]

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14 h. ago Alaafin of Oyo gives Ooni 48 hours to revoke chieftaincy title

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has issued the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a 48-hour deadline to revoke the Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title recently bestowed on Ibadan business magnate Engineer Dotun Sanusi. On Monday, the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, issued a statement calling the Ooni’s […] The post Alaafin of Oyo gives Ooni 48 hours to revoke chieftaincy title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FCMB, FMO Unveil N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme for Nigerian Startups

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have announced the launch of the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025. According to the financial institutions, the initiative aspires to identify, support, and finance Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In collaboration with Heave Ventures, the programme, […]

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18 h. ago Defence ministry promises improved funding, welfare for Navy

By Philip Nwosu The Director of Navy Affairs at the Ministry of Defence, Joel Adeoye, has assured that the Federal Government would prioritise improved funding and welfare for the Nigerian Navy in the coming budget cycle. Adeoye, who made this known during an interview yesterday, commended the Navy for recording significant achievements despite operating under […] The post Defence ministry promises improved funding, welfare for Navy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Oyo APC’s problems are self inflicted, needs urgent intervention —ex commissioner, Lowo Obisesan

Tribune Online Oyo APC’s problems are self inflicted, needs urgent intervention —ex commissioner, Lowo Obisesan In the aftermath of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election won by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a chieftain of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Barrister Lowo Obisesan, in this interview bares his mind on the reasons for the poor performance of his party and the steps that […] Oyo APC’s problems are self inflicted, needs urgent intervention —ex commissioner, Lowo Obisesan Tribune Online

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