President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the ongoing economic hardship will not last forever, promising that the current sacrifices will soon pave the way for growth and prosperity. Speaking on Thursday, the President likened the present challenges to a painful surgery necessary to restore the nation’s long-term health. According to him, while […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the newly crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as “a rare gem in history,” extolling his virtues of perseverance, integrity, and commitment to service. The President gave the commendation on Friday in Ibadan during the coronation ceremony of the monarch, held at Mapo Hall, where Oba […]
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has extended his warm congratulations to Senator Rashidi Ladoja on his ascension to the revered throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a statement released on Thursday, Oba Akanbi praised Ladoja as a phenomenal leader whose wealth of experience and agility would undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on […]
The coronation of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland marks a significant milestone in the traditional and political history of Nigeria’s largest indigenous city. At 81 years old, Ladoja brings a wealth of experience in politics, business, and traditional leadership to his new role. Ladoja’s background is rooted in public […]
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ibadan to attend the coronation ceremony of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The President’s aircraft took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Friday. Tinubu will lead a delegation of high-profile dignitaries to witness the historic event […]
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that Value Jet Airline will start scheduled passenger flights at the newly built Gateway International Airport, Ilisan-Iperu Remo axis, beginning October 7. According to a statement issued on Friday by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy, the airline received clearance from aviation regulators […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against sabotaging the operations of the Dangote Refinery. NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, emphasized that the refinery’s success is crucial to Nigeria’s economic survival, given its capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, […]
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has firmly denied reports of his imminent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Friday, Kwankwaso described the claims as “online statements” lacking credibility or foundation. The rumors of Kwankwaso’s potential […]
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Thursday arrived in Ibadan to witness the installation of Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The monarch was received at the event by the Oyo State Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Mojeed Mogbonjubola, top government officials, and members of the Nigerian Supreme […]
Police in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Thursday to disperse hundreds of demonstrators protesting against prolonged electricity outages and water shortages, in unrest that forced the government to impose a nighttime curfew. The protests, largely driven by young people and mobilised through social media, erupted despite an earlier government […]
