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The young Ijebu prince, banker, and business expert Prince Olaseni Oyeniyi Ottun, a proud descendant of the Adeberu lineage of the Fusengbuwa ruling house in Igboburo, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, has officially declared his intention to contest for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne. This follows the formal announcement designating the next ruling house eligible to produce the next Awujale, after the glorious reign of Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, of the Anik...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now “dead,” attributing its collapse to persistent internal crises and weak leadership.Fayose said the party’s decline has become und...

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has accused business associates of former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of conspiring against the Benin Palace following his refusal to relinquish ownership rights of the repatriated Benin artefacts.Speaking while receiving a delegation of European diplomats, includi...

The Presidency is planning to restructure asset ownership in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited amid concerns over what it called its low oil production.The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this known on Monday at the ongoing Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists Conference...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257.In a public notice, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the funds were provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Bo...

The Presidency has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and promoting peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, describing him as a leader determined to end terrorism and rebuild national unity.The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, stated this in a post share...

Prince Samuel Olawunmi, the Assistant Secretary of the four Ruling Houses of the Awujale (Idile Oba Merin Awujale) and Anikinaiya Ruling House, the family that produced the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba S.K. Adetona has appealed to Ijebu kingmakers not to violate customary law and the kingdom’s rich culture and traditions in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.Prince Olawunmi, popularly known as Anikinaiya, emphasized that wealth or social connections shoul...

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The Ogun West edition, with the theme Yayi 2027: Making a Case for Ogun State Unity and Prosperity,”was held at Sango‑Ota in Ado‑Odo Local Government Area of Ogun State.Speaking at the well‑attended event, the chairman of the day, Dr. Isiaq Kunle Salako, described the gathering as not just another political event, but a statement of solidarity and a reaffirmation of the people’s collective resolve and demonstration of their commitment ...