10 h. ago We will support Olubadan as Oyo Obas Council chairman — Monarch

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon assures Gov. Makinde that monarchs fully support Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new chairman of the re-inaugurated Oyo Obas Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-will-support-olubadan-as-oyo-obas-council-chairman-monarch/

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27 h. ago Obas Council: ‘We Are No More In Oyo Empire’, Tinubu’s Aide Tells Alaafin

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the leadership of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, saying traditional rulers must adapt to the realities of modern governance and work together for unity and development rather than seeking supremacy. Ajayi, […]

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41 h. ago Chartered Secretaries Pledge Governance Reforms, Unveils 60th Anniversary Logo

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) said it will intensify efforts to strengthen governance reforms across public, private and nonprofit sectors as the country seeks greater corporate accountability. This was disclosed by the ICSAN President and Chairman of Council, Uto Ukpanah, during the unveiling of the institute’s 60th anniversary logo in […]

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47 h. ago Obas Council: Ogun Monarch Urges Alaafin To Avoid Confrontation With Oyo Government

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has advised the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, against taking a confrontational approach toward government directives or engaging the Oyo State Government through public statements. Oba Akinyemi cautioned that such actions could carry consequences, emphasising […]

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64 h. ago Nigeria needs regulatory harmonisation, infrastructure revamp to boost real sector – LCCI President

Leye Kupoluyi has just been elected the 44th President and Chairman of the Council of Nigeria’s leading chamber of commerce, read more Nigeria needs regulatory harmonisation, infrastructure revamp to boost real sector – LCCI President

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64 h. ago Morning recap: Alaafin kicks over Oyo chairmanship, Rivers assembly quagmire, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Tensions rise in Oyo over the Obas council chairmanship and in Rivers as the assembly shelves its sitting. Plus, Davido. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-kicks-over-oyo-chairmanship-rivers-assembly-quagmire-other-top-stories/

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67 h. ago Alaafin Absent As Makinde Inaugurates Oba Ladoja Chairman Council Of Obas

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was absent yesterday as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the new chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs The governor made the pronouncement at a brief event held at the House of Chiefs, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor […]

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3 d. ago Alaafin kicks as Makinde installs Ladoja chairman of Obas council

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the State Council of Obas, naming Olubadan Ladoja as chair. The Alaafin of Oyo refutes claims of an agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-kicks-as-makinde-installs-ladoja-chairman-of-obas-council/

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3 d. ago Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo council of obas’ chair

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the new Oyo Council of Obas, with the Olubadan as its first chair. The chairmanship will rotate every two years. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-absent-as-olubadan-emerges-oyo-council-of-obas-chair/

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4 d. ago “Alaafin ‘Handshake Snub’ Not Intentional” — Olubadan of Ibadan

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa 1, has dismissed insinuations making the rounds on social media that he deliberately snubbed the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, during a recent public function in Ibadan, Oyo State, insisting that the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. Speaking during an interview with journalists in […] The post “Alaafin ‘Handshake Snub’ Not Intentional” — Olubadan of Ibadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Disrespect Olubadan Again, Face Consequences” – Ibadan Monarchs Warn Alaafin of Oyo

Traditional leaders in Ibadan have issued a stern warning to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, over what they describe as a serious act of disrespect toward the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The warning came after a tense encounter at the Agodi Government House in Ibadan, where the Alaafin reportedly […] The post “Disrespect Olubadan Again, Face Consequences” – Ibadan Monarchs Warn Alaafin of Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Alafin Condemns National Park Attack, Calls For Establishment Of Military Base

Following the attack at the Old Oyo National Park, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has called for the establishment of a military base at Otefon Village to fortify the region and secure the Oyo-Oduduwa corridor. In a statement issued on Friday, the monarch condemned the brutal attack on Oloka village and the […]

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1 week ago Governor Radda Appoints Katsina NUJ Chair, 2 Others As Permanent Secretaries

Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of the state council chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Tukur Hassan Dan Ali, and two others as Permanent Secretaries in the state’s civil service. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Head of the State Civil Service, Mallam […]

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2 w. ago ‘State Police, Community Policing Can Curb Insecurity In Nigeria’

As the country continues to confront challenges of insecurity, the immediate past vice-chairman of Igando Ikotun local council development area (LCDA), Mrs Mojisola Badmus, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish state police and promote community policing to address the nation’s security challenges. She gave the piece of advice while empowering the underprivileged in […]

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2 w. ago NUJ Adamawa Mourns 6 Gombe Journalists Who Died In Road Crash

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of six journalists who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Gombe State. The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim, in a condolence message, extended the Council’s sympathies to the National President of the NUJ, Gombe […]

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3 w. ago Yoruba Youths Felicitate Seyi Tinubu, Abubakar On Conferment Of Chieftaincy Titles

Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has felicitated with the son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi, on his conferment on Sunday with the honorary chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1. The council also felicitated with a former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, […]

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3 w. ago Christmas: Alaafin Tells Christians To Appreciate God, Love Neighbours

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has charged Christians to celebrate Christmas as a day to appreciate God’s love for mankind, a season to show goodwill to neighbours, and a time of divine expectation from the Lord. Oba Owoade stated that these would transform the country, heal relationships, and give the […]

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4 w. ago Alaafin has been coordinator of Yoruba authority since earliest organisation — Oba Owoade

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has reaffirmed that the throne of Oyo has historically been the central coordinating authority for the Yoruba people. Oba Owoade made the statement during the installation of Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari as Obaloyin of Yorubaland and Barrister Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland on […]

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4 w. ago PICTORIAL: Akpabio, Ganduje, Ogundoyin, Others Attend Seyi Tinubu’s Installation As ‘Okanlomo Of Yorubaland’

The city of Oyo in Oyo State was agog on Sunday afternoon with the influx of political office-holders, supporters and traditional rulers for the installation of new traditional chiefs by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. Barrister Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, was installed as the ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’, a title […]

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4 w. ago Oyo agog as Alaafin set to confer chieftaincy titles on Seyi Tinubu, Yari

The ancient town of Oyo is agog as the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, is set to confer the chieftaincy title of

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