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In the tradition of the cradle of the Yoruba race and following the death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, traditionalists in Ile-Ife, Osun state, have declared a seven-day sacred traditional Oro festival. During the seven-day period of the festival, residents of the ancient town, especially females must not stay outside…
Contrary to stories that made the rounds earlier today, the His Royal Majesty Oba Okunade Sijuade is alive and well. Since early this morning controversies has trailed the death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II as the Royal Traditional Council of the town, Wednesday, said the paramount ruler is alive and…
Toyin Saraki, the wife of the Senate President, was at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for questions bordering on an alleged case of corruption during the tenure of her husband as governor of north central state of Kwara. Mrs Saraki was accompanied by dozens of politicians including some serving Senators and…
Governors of Edo and Kebbi State, Adams Oshiomole and Atiku Bagudu have stated that the government of the All Progressives Congress, APC was not bent on removal of the deputy senate president, Senator Ike Ekwerenmadu of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and that a former minister in the last PDP administration cornered as much as…
NNPC has banned 113 oil tankers from the country’s waters, citing a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari, according to a letter circulated by NNPC. The oil vessels, which include mainly VLCC crude oil tankers, are banned from visiting any Nigerian crude oil terminals and also from Nigerian waters with immediate effect, the letter, dated July…
The Department of State Service (DSS) has broken its silence on its search of the residences of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser, saying that it found “incriminating” evidence during its search operation. The DSS, said there was suspicion that Dasuki was involved in “treasonable felony”. In a statement signed by Tony Opiuyo and released…
Nigerians in London, United Kingdom, have expressed frustration over the compulsory payment of £30 (about ₦10, 000) for the registration of the Bank Verification (VBN) Number, as directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Apparently unhappy over their plight, some of them during the week stormed the Nigeria High Commission in London to protest against…
Vice President Yemi Osibajo, on Friday pay Sallah homage to President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential Villa. He was joined by other well meaning Nigerians including some Christian clerics, to pay homage to the President. Muslim faithful started gathering at the residence immediately after the Eid prayers and Vice President Yemi Osibajo led them into…
