OPINION: On the new Olubadan: their “royal majesties” at a cross road by Seun Kolade
I just read that High Chief Lekan Balogun and his “Olubadan-in-Council” supporters have released a statement today to the effect that there is no controversy in the historic succession process about who becomes the next Olubadan. This is quite an interesting position from these high chiefs turned Obas, who were made their “royal majesties” …
Nigeria, all others removed from Red List by UK, Conditions Given
Nigeria and all other 10 countries on the travel red list will be removed as the system is “less effective in slowing the incursion” of the Omicron variant, Sajid Javid has announced. The health secretary said the countries will be removed from 4am on Wednesday, so passengers from those nations will no longer have to …
NFF confirms Rohr’s sack, appoints Eguavoen interim Super Eagles manager
NFF has officially announced the appointment of Augustine Eguavoen as the new Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles albeit on an interim basis. This follows the termination of the relationship with Franco-German Gernot Rohr. Rohr has been in charge of the three –time African champions for the past 64 months, and is Nigeria’s longest-serving manager. …
Covid-19: NCDC confirms three fresh Omicron cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in Nigeria. The confirmation was contained in a statement on Tuesday by NCDC Director General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa According to him, the fresh Omicron cases were detected in persons with recent travel history to South Africa. Ifedayo, who …
Croc Attack : Brit woman, 18, savaged by crocodile was saved by pal who ‘furiously’ PUNCHED beast as it dragged her into death roll
A BRITISH backpacker was savaged by a crocodile before a brave pal saved her life by “furiously” punching the beast as it dragged her into a death roll. Amelie Osborn-Smith, 18, was rafting on a river near the famous Victoria Falls in Zambia while enjoying her gap year when she was horrifically attacked. Amelie Osborn-Smith, 18, was …
ENDSARS JUDICIAL PANEL ILLEGAL? YOU’RE WRONG, MINISTER KEYAMO -KAYODE AJULO
Tribunal of Inquiry is a residual matter within the legislative competence of the State government Soldier/Police in Nigeria is capable of enjoying a dual status in the Federation When a Soldier/Police is complying with the directions of the Governor of a state with respect to the maintaining and securing of public safety and public …
Oyo VAT Revenue Higher Than Total Collection Of 17 Northern States
Between January and August 2021, the value added tax, VAT, revenue generated by Oyo State was N64.646 billion, which was greater than the combined VAT revenue of Benue (N1.268 billion), Kogi (N3.286 billion), Kwara (N3.471 billion), Nasarawa (N2.495 billion), Plateau (N5.208 billion), Niger (N3.723 billion), Adamawa (N3.689 billion), Bauchi (N5.309 billion), Borno (N3.442 billion), Gombe …
Wole Arisekola joins Olubadan kingship race as he becomes Mogaji Ajenigi-Eye of Yemetu-Oje
…Restates commitment to develop his community, kinsmen, Oyo state Renowned journalist and businessman, Bowale Oluwole Arisekola, has joined the race to become the Olubadan of Ibadanland after his installation as the Mogaji Ajenigi-Eye of Yemetu-Oje, Ibadan by the current Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1. The gangling …
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter the EU
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter countries in the European Union from next year. People who do not live in the EU will need to fill out a €7 (around £5 at the current exchange rate) application to enter. At present people can spend up to 90 days, in every 180, …
Makinde donates bus to 3SC, Crown FC Charges Shooting To Go For NPFL Crown At First Attempt
Charges Shooting To Go For NPFL Crown At First Attempt Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 donated three buses to the Shooting Stars Supporters’ Club (3SC) and the Crown Football Club, Ogbomoso, charging the two teams to work harder for better results in their respective leagues. Makinde, who congratulated the 3SC …
Who will save Wale Ojo – Lanre, SSA to Gov Fayemi from self-destruction?
By Orisalade Adetunji This Writer doesn’t write all the time but had always chosen to be on the Sidelines in studied Silence to read and digest all that are being churned out from all Writers, both Professionals and the Lovers of Writing like himself. And so when he writes, it is a serious business over …
Security : Unity of all ethnic groups and development Oyo lucky to have Makinde as governor, Senate Committee chair on Army Ali Ndume says
Makinde urges politicians to shun politics of bitterness …Oyo lucky to have you as governor, Senate Committee on Army says Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has charged Nigerian politicians to shun political differences and maintain unity of purpose for the progress of the country. The governor, while receiving the members of the Senate Committee on …
100 people missing as Lagos 21-storey building under construction collapsed!
Up to 100 people are missing on Monday night as a 21-storey building under construction collapsed in Gerrad Road, Ikoyi Lagos, Nigeria. The collapsed building was part of three towers being built by private developer Fourscore Homes. In a brochure for potential clients, the company promises to offer “a stress-free lifestyle, complete with a hotel …
Mogaji Arisekola commiserates with Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland
The publisher of Street Journal, Mogaji Wole Arisekola has commiserated with Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, over the death of his wife, Alimot Olufunke Akinola, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Mogaji Arisekola in a statement, urged the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, the family of the deceased, friends …
How1000 Prisoners Freed During Attack In Oyo State Overnight!
correctional centre and freed all inmates. News reports said that the gunmen arrived in their numbers around 11:00 O’clock last night (Friday, October 22, 2021) and started shooting sporadically, and released the inmates who fled to their various destinations. “A source told Newsnen that there was a little bit of panic around the prison vicinity …
