Politics
I shall be great, be next Alaafin, by Femi Kehinde
In 1968, the powerful Alaafin Bello Gbadegesin Ladigbolu passed on to join his ancestors. He succeeded Alaafin Adeniran Adeyemi II, in 1955. The 30-year-old young Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, then an Insurance executive, with the Royal Exchange Assurance Limited, gleefully pronounced himself as the succeeding Alaafin in an article in major Nigerian newspapers ably titled: “I …
Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joins ancestors after over 50 years on reign
Foremost Yoruba monarch, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has passed on. The monarch who was the third from the Alowolodu ruling house was reported to have died in the late hours of Friday, 22 April, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. Oba Adeyemi was 83 years old and the …
Breaking: Boris Johnson meets with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Saturday, Downing Street said. A No 10 spokesman said the prime minister was using the unannounced visit to set out a new package of financial and military aid. “The prime minister has travelled to Ukraine to meet President …
We’re Ready To Impose Sanctions On Russia For Invading Ukraine – Nigerian Government
The President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has said Nigeria is ready to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine in line with the United Nations’ resolution to “adopt and impose sanctions” on the country. “On imposing (the) sanction, this is going to be a collective action. The United Nations has to act,” disclosed Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister …
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” …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Makinde Swears in 10 Commissioners, President of Customary Court
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State earlier today inaugurated 5 Re-Appointed and 5 newly appointed commissioners. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the House of Executive Chamber of Oyo State, Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan The Re-Appointed Honourable Commissioners are: ▪︎ Engr. Oluwaseun Temidayo Fakorede ▪︎ Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi ▪︎ Barr. Olasunkanmi Aremu Olaleye ▪︎ Dr. …
A PLEA OF AMNESTY FOR SUNDAY IGBOHO, NNAMDI KANU & OTHERS -AJULO
In this similitude, I strongly urge and appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari, the father of the nation that as a matter of utmost national importance, he should extend forgiveness to agitators, repentant terrorists and bandits who are up in arms against the State. As the _principalem repraesentativum_ and _numerus unus civis_ of the Nigerian …
FFK’s admission into APC, a symbolic presidential amnesty – Kayode Ajulo
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has described Mr Femi Fani – Kayode’s (FFK) admission into the APC as a ‘symbolic presidential amnesty’, considering his past attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajulo said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, against the backdrop of FFK’s recent defection to the APC. He said the APC …
Much-Awaited List Of Oyo Commissioners Ready •Olatunbosun, Fakorede, Others May Return •Babatunde For Budget And Planning
The much-awaited list of Commissioners in the Cabinet of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is now ready. NewsBreakNG, as at the time of filing this report, learnt from sources close to the government that the list is on the way to the office of the Speaker of the House, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin. It …
NAPMAIDEs congratulates Shina Peller on his Installation as “Ayedero of Yorubaland”
… says his advocacy for peace and security of his people earned him the Chieftaincy title conferred on him by Alaafin of Oyo The National Assembly Progressive Media Aides (NAPMAIDEs) has congratulated progessive parliamentarian representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Hon. Shina Peller and his dear wife on their installation as the “Ayedero and Yeye Ayedero …
