The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engr. AbdulAkeem Owoade, has commenced the 21-day traditional rites, otherwise known as “Oro Opebi,” on Friday night (today). The Chief of Staff to the Kabiyesi, Mr. Rotimi Osuntola, made this known in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday. According to the statement, the traditional rites begin on Friday, 7th March and will end on Saturday, 29th March 2025. The statement reads: “The Aláàfin of Oyo Kingdom hereby announces the commencement of ÒRÒ ÌPĘBÍ, the mandatory rites for His Imperial Majesty before his ascension to the revered throne of The Aláàfin. “The rites commence from…
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••••Threatens Legal Action Against Adeola Oloko’s Critics The Mogaji of Oloko Compound, Alhaji Abass Oloko, has publicly declared his unwavering support for the re-election of Barrister Sulaimon Ajewole as the President of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), citing his leadership qualities and dedication to the advancement of Ibadanland. Speaking on recent rumors circulating on social media, alleging impersonation against Adeola Oloko, Mogaji Abass Oloko strongly condemned the claims, describing them as baseless and malicious. He affirmed that Adeola Oloko is a bonafide and well-respected indigene of Ibadan, whose reputation should not be tarnished by unfounded accusations. He further…
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A former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday. Details surrounding his passing remain unclear at the time of filling this report. Okupe, 72, was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. He was also the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign. However, his political journey was marked by controversies. In December 2022, Okupe stepped down from Obi’s campaign after being convicted of money laundering. He later resigned from the Labour Party following the…
The Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will challenge in court the six-month suspension slammed on her following her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over seating arrangements in the red chamber. The legal counsel to the Kogi lawmaker, Victor Giwa, dismissed the Senate resolution as a violation of a court order. Giwa spoke with The PUNCH on Thursday after the Kogi lawmaker was suspended by the senate and walked out from the National Assembly complex. The Nigerian Bar Association and opposition parties similarly berated the red chamber for not giving Akpoti-Uduaghan ample time to present her sexual harassment complaint…
The Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for a period of six months. The decision followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which found her guilty of misconduct and failure to appear before the committee. The suspension stems from allegations of sexual harassment that Akpoti-Uduaghan levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She accused Akpabio of obstructing her legislative motions, particularly those concerning the Ajaokuta Steel Company, and claimed he referred to her as a “nightclub girl” during a Senate session—a remark for which he later apologised. Presenting the committee’s report…
The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has resubmitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. PUNCH Online reports that the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs resubmitted the petition during Thursday plenary, after her earlier petition was rejected by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. Speaking during the presentation, the Kogi lawmaker said the newly submitted petition was filed by her constituents, led by one Zubairu Yakubu. Following the presentation, Senate President Akpabio inquired whether there were any legal impediments to accepting the petition and she responded…
The management of Ilaji FM Radio, a unit under the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort conglomerate, has confirmed the resignation of Mr. Ajibola Akinyefa, clarifying that his departure was voluntary and not a result of intimidation, as speculated in some quarters. In an official statement, the management emphasized that Ilaji FM, like all units within the conglomerate, operates with strict adherence to professional ethics, competence, and diligence, ensuring that all staff uphold the highest standards of responsibility and accountability. The statement further revealed that Mr. Ajibola Akinyefa’s change in designation from General Manager (GM) to Head of Station (HOS) was…
In a decisive move to address underutilized government estates, the Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Lands and Housing has directed the state’s Housing Corporation to revoke all allocations of undeveloped plots from allottees unwilling to commence development. The directive was issued during the committee’s working visit to the Corporation on Monday, March 3, 2025. The Lawmakers expressed disappointment over the state of several government estates, many of which have remained undeveloped despite allocations being made years ago. The committee emphasized the need for urgent action, mandating the Corporation to revoke plots that have been allocated for over ten…
After spending about seven weeks in Canada, the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade, arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, on Wednesday evening. He is expected to make his way to his hometown, Oyo, today (Thursday). Owoade’s return comes just a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled for April 5. On January 13, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented Owoade with his certificate and staff of office at the Governor’s Office, State Secretariat, Ibadan. At the event, Governor Makinde announced that the coronation of the new Alaafin would take place within four weeks.…
