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New Olubadan will be announced on Monday, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has promised that a new Olubadan of Ibadanland will be announced on Monday.
He said this on Saturday during the final burial rites for Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who died on January 2, 2022.
At the event, which was held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium in Ibadan, Makinde said the emergence of a new Olubadan is in line with tradition.
“I must sincerely thank God for a day like this because what we really hoped for is exactly what is happening here today. The last respect we are paying for our late father today shows that Baba lived a good life,” he said.
“When the crisis of the obaship in Ibadanland started, I was right here at the Liberty stadium (Obafemi Awolowo stadium) and said that if there is any division or faction in the land, I will pitch my tent with the king.
“Today, I am also happy that the crisis we have been witnessing on the issue of the Olubadan stool has been settled. God has really taken control of everything.
“I have received a letter from the olubadan-in-council and by the grace of God, on Monday, I will make the official announcement of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“This is another victory for Ibadan traditional institution. The process and the system were never broken. So, there is nothing to fix.”
Some of those at the ceremony are traditional rulers, members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, religious leaders, and political office holders.
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Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
The Nigerian Army has released a Delta State traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, arrested over the murder of 17 soldiers in Okuama community.
He was released on Friday during a briefing by the Director of the Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu.
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BREAKING: Tension as anti-riot police forces take over Benue APC secretariat
BREAKING: Tension as anti-riot police forces take over Benue APC secretariat
Anti-riot Police forces have assumed control of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Secretariat led by Comrade Austin Agade in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state.
This marks the second instance within a month. It’s noteworthy that Makurdi hosts two separate APC secretariats, with Agada heading one and Benjamin Omakolo overseeing the other.
The Agada-led APC State Working Committee (SWC) had scheduled the inauguration of members of the zoning committee for the upcoming council elections at their Secretariat on Friday the 19th.
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In a pre-emptive move, anti-riot police trucks arrived as early as 6 a.m., barricading all routes leading to the Secretariat.
At present, the situation is chaotic, with motorcycle riders, suspected to be aligned with the Benjamin Omakolo-led APC State Working Committee, occupying the area. Chief Of Staff Paul Biam has characterized this faction as the authentic APC.
Governor Hyacient Alia previously issued a ban on all political activities and public gatherings in Benue State, and it appears this directive remains in force.
BREAKING: Tension as anti-riot police forces take over Benue APC secretariat
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Police arrest grandma for locking up three infants in room
Police arrest grandma for locking up three infants in room
Men of the Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday rescued three infants, who were locked up in a room by their grandmother in the Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun area of Lagos State.
The command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the grandmother, identified as Fatimo Ganiyu, had been arrested.
The reason for the grandmother’s action was undisclosed, but the children: a girl and two boys between two and four years old, looked malnourished and were said to be wearing only diapers when rescued.
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“At about 4:00 p.m, information was received at Ikotun Division that three children, a girl and two boys aged between two and four years old, were locked up by their grandmother, one Fatimo Ganiyu, around Agodo, Egbe-Ikotun.
”The Divisional Police Officer immediately led a team of anti-crime detectives to the scene and the children were rescued and taken to the station, although they appeared malnourished and unhealthy.
“The suspect was arrested while the infants will be transferred for proper treatment and care. Investigation is ongoing.” the police spokesperson said.
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