The Aare Asojuoba of Ibadanland, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, heartily congratulates His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin, Orumogege III, on his ascension to the revered throne as the Alaafin of Oyo. This momentous occasion marks a new chapter in the illustrious history of the Oyo Empire and stands as a symbol of enduring tradition, cultural pride, and leadership. As a proud son of Ibadanland and custodian of values that unite our people, I pray that the reign of Oba Gbadegesin is marked by divine wisdom, peace, and prosperity across Oyo Kingdom and Yorubaland as a whole. May his leadership…
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The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Alumni Association has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing four of its members into key positions. The commendation was contained in a press statement jointly signed by the group’s National President, Dr. Stephen Olawale Fasakin; and Yeye Bolanle Olatunde, National Publicity Secretary. According to the statement, the members incude: Babs Omotowa, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) now on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Board; and Dr. Kayode Opeifa; former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation appointed now Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC.) It added that the other…
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is currently being screened to fill a diplomatic position. It was gathered that the Federal Government is vetting the nominees, including a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro to fill over 200 diplomatic roles. Sources privy to the process said nominees are being invited individually to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) offices closest to them. A source within the presidency told Punch that several nominees have been asked to provide details of their academic and work history for the screening process. The source said, “They’re already doing security…
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB) has kicked off its annual strategy review, convening her key decision-makers to align strategic priorities, boost performance, and foster stronger teamwork for excellence in economic governance. The Ministry commenced the evaluation process with a Leadership Retreat themed: “Aligning priorities, driving performance – building a unified team for strategic excellence”, held over the weekend in Victoria Island, Lagos. The retreat provides a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, and strategic recalibration to ensure the Ministry remains at the forefront of economic planning and budget management of Lagos State. In his opening address,…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has extended warm felicitations to Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as a woman of deep compassion, humility, and enduring impact whose life has been devoted to service and empowerment. In a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen in Abuja, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State celebrated the former First Lady of Lagos State for her transformative contributions to social development, women’s advancement, and youth empowerment. “Dame Fashola’s life…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of 8,880 new Primary Healthcare Centres across the country under the Comprehensive Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu. He said tertiary institutions that are to handle trauma, oncology, and infectious diseases have also been upgraded. “The administration is also investing in the National Health Insurance Scheme that gives all Nigerians hope and a digital information management system that ensures data-driven diagnosis. “Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre fits into this.…
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the world. Abiodun, who expressed the Southern Governors Forum’s condolences with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and the government and people of Oyo State in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, described Olunloyo as a titan who left legacies that every Nigerian should be proud of. Abiodun, who…
A former Governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Olunloyo, the first Ibadan indigene to rule Oyo State as Governor, died in the early hours of Sunday, 6 April, 2025 about three months to his 90th birthday. Olunloyo ruled the old Oyo State between October and December 1983. Sources close to the family noted that he has batting with old age related ailments for the last few weeks. The source close to the family noted that the family will soon announce the burial plans.
By Desmond Akintunde Johnson It is a common cliché in Yoruba parlance that one’s enemy hardly kills a big antelope. Regardless of the size of the kill, it remains an ant in the eye of the hater. Governance across the globe requires criticisms to put the leader on its toes. As can be seen, even the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump whose government is less than three months today has had the fiercest criticisms in the history of America’s democracy. Understandably so, America’s economy has tanked and gone the lowest in recent times with inflation reaching rooftops.…
A Token of Appreciation I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for your presence as we bid farewell to my beloved wife, Esther Ebunoluwa. Your comforting presence, encouraging support, and heartfelt condolences eased our pain and lifted our spirits. Your wise counsel wiped away our tears and restored our confidence to face this difficult time. Special appreciation to: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Claudiana Sanwo-Olu Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat* and his wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat Former Governor Raji Fashola OON and his wife, Chief Mrs Abimbola Fashola…