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  Almost a year ago, specifically July 12, 2024, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, ascendend to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land in a grand ceremony that took place at the historic Mapo Hall.   Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde handed Olakulehin the staff ...

  French international Theo Hernández is on the verge of completing a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with a deal now sealed between the club and AC Milan, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Monday.   The left-back is expected to sign his contract in the ...

  Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Bayern Munich ahead of a potential move to the Bundesliga club, according to German outlet BILD.   The Colombian international has been the subject of growing transfer speculation during the summer window, though he remains part of Arne ...

  2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to show more compassion to Nigerians.   This is as he said that the office of the Nigerian president requires sacrifice and compassion, not detachment, luxury, or fear.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, ...

  The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away.   Olakulehin died at the age of 90.   The PUNCH Online learnt that the monarch died in the early hours of Monday.   Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations.   He succeeded ...

    Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, has disclosed that at least seven prominent figures in the coalition movement are being pushed by supporters to contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu.   Nwosu stated this amid growing speculation that some northern power ...

  Ondo State Governor Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on the stakeholders to come together and give more support to the Niger Delta Development Commission in order to address the challenges facing the Niger Delta region of the country.   The governor also commended the ongoing President Bola Tinubu administration ...

  The Edo State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party has suspended four members indefinitely for conduct deemed detrimental to the unity, integrity, and orderly functioning of the party.   Party members affected by the suspension are Organising Secretary, Tony Alile, Publicity Secretary, Chris Ojiekere, Youth Leader, Benjamin Omonzokpia, and ...

  President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies to decisively confront terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatist agitators threatening the nation’s unity and peace.   Delivering the president’s message at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration held on Sunday at Murtala Square, ...

  Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are preparing to retain their titles at the 2025 International Table Tennis Africa Federation West Africa Regional Championships in Lagos from July 16 to 19.   The event will take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, located within the Teslim Balogun Stadium complex in ...