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Alaafin Oba Adeyemi goes home

Goodnight Oba Adeyemi as body laid to rest [Photos]

The Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mos’ud Ajokidero and other notable Islamic clerics in Oyo and neighbouring towns performed the…
Boko Haram

Police confirm 10 dead in terrorists’ attack in Yobe

He said the insurgents moving on motorcycles also torched the staff quarters of a public school in the area.
Bees attack mourners at Alaafin’s palace

Bees attack mourners at Alaafin’s palace

Bees attacked some of the mourners who thronged the Oyo Palace to mourn the death of the Alaafin of Oyo,…
Oba Lamidi and Obasanjo

Obasanjo showers encomiums on Alaafin Adeyemi

Obasanjo, who is currently in Ethiopia, in a letter conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the good people of Oyo State…
Adamawa

Police foil kidnap attempt on Lagos-Ore expressway, rescue victims

The Police Command in Ondo State on Saturday foiled an attempted kidnap of nine passengers on the Lagos/Ore expressway.
Panic as nine members of the same family die under mysterious circumstances in Nagazi town of Adavi LGA of Kogi State

Yahaya Bello expresses deep sadness over Alaafin’s death

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed deep sadness over the death of the highly revered Alaafin of Oyo, late…
Illustration of Ogaminana Police station

Gunmen attack Kogi’s Ogaminana police station, kill 3 cops

The attack took place around 2 a.m, with residents alerted when they heard gunshots from the police station.
Oba Adeyemi

We have lost our father: Makinde reacts to Oba Adeyemi’s death

Oba Adeyemi not only elevated the Alaafin throne with his knowledge and wisdom, he became a worthy exemplar for royal…
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

Oba Adeyemi to be buried today, uneasy calm at palace

There was uneasy calm at the palace, as many people seen around the palace were in a mournful mood over…
Buhari and Governor El-Rufai

El-Rufai’s anti-Jonathan comments haunt Buhari [Video]

In another video, El-Rufai attacked the Jonathan regime for pardoning corrupt politicians, in the aftermath of the pardon granted former…
Tinubu, Osinbajo, others on queue as APC delays sale of forms

Tinubu, Osinbajo, others on queue as APC delays sale of forms

The sale of the forms was scheduled to begin on Saturday, but a visit to the party secretariat showed a…
Controversy in Labour party over Plateau governorship candidacy

Group urges Yohanna Margif to join Plateau governorship race

Suleman, who described Margif as a successful businessman and philanthropist, said he possesses the requisite leadership qualities to move the…
Lagos CP Alabi Abiodun

Fighting insecurity is everybody’s business: Lagos CP

Alabi described the 10-year-rule of the traditional ruler as a remarkable and wonderful period, noting that he had galvanised all…
Vita Abba

I served well, it’s time for PDP to reward me – Vita Abba

Chief Vita Abba, former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, said he served the party well as…
Kogi West senatorial aspirant, Christopher Oni

Why I want to run for Kogi West Senatorial seat – Oni

Christopher Oni said as a grassroots politician, he is familiar with the people, their challenges and he will harmonise his…
Gov. Wike insulted his way to power - Babangida

A day of reckoning awaits Umahi, others: Wike

The Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike said a day of reckoning awaits Gov. David Umahi and all those who…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Kogi: Gunmen attack police station, kill 3 officers

Kogi Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP. William Ayah, confirmed the attack in a statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday…
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

How Alaafin predicted his death and faced it boldly

The Alaafin seemed to be a cat with nine lives. His death had been rumoured many times in the past.…
NSA Babagana Monguno

Monguno denies accusing El-Rufai of divulging security information

"These reports are verifiably false, sensational and misleading", Monguno said, according to a statement released by Zakari Usman Head, Strategic…
Chrisland School and mother of a 10-year-old Chrisland School pupil allegedly raped

Sex tape: Lagos govt reopens Chrisland Schools

The Lagos State Government has ordered the reopening of all Chrisland Schools shut down over the involvement of some students…
One of the victims of the bomb blast in Taraba

9 people injured in fresh bombing in Taraba

The latest bombing occurred on Friday night, with nine people reportedly injured.
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approves increment of 100 per cent on bursary payable to students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions

Sanwo-Olu tells ambitious appointees to quit immediately

According to the circular, all appointees and civil servants eyeing elective offices and aiming to participate in party primaries as…
Nigerian Air Force Panthers during training

Nigerian Air Force trains 150 Panthers, new anti-terror squad

The Special Forces operations are characterised by speed, precision, destabilising shock effects and perseverance of forces which require that these…
Muhammad Tukur Muazu Aliyu, the Acting Chief Judge of Kaduna State

El-Rufai swears in Muazu Aliyu as acting CJ

The acting Chief Judge, Aliyu, assured the governor that he will ensure that the judiciary is governed according to the…
Group deploys what it described as coordinated attack on Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as the battle for senate minority positions hots up.

PDP drive for presidential consensus candidate collapses

The four aspirants in the forefront of the campaign for consensus are former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki;…
APC refutes report of mass defection in Kebbi

N100m for presidential nomination form outrageous: Group tells APC

The group questioned the justification of the party’s high cost for nomination forms, saying that it was not good for…
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

17 Quick Facts about Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

Adeyemi was remarkably a lover of boxing. He was an amateur boxer before ascending the throne in 1970.
'His hands and feet were swelling': Alaafin’s aide reveals final days

Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is dead

Alaafin Adeyemi was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on October 15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous…
I was not invited nor arrested by EFCC: Pauline Tallen speaks

Nigeria’s Minister wants psychiatric tests for couples before marriage

By Aderogba George The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has said that she would initiate a conversation with…
Lagos Tin Can island port

Customs agents to shut down Lagos ports next week

The levy was recently introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on used imported vehicles, a decision which didn’t go…