Nigeria came together in solemn unity as the remains of the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were laid to rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The respected monarch, who reigned for 65 years, was buried at his private Ogbagba Court in Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, in line with Islamic rites. Dignitaries from across the...
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Kwara Monarch, Community Leaders Back Government’s Fight Against FGM, Call for Training of Health Workers
Efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kwara State gained fresh momentum as traditional rulers, men, and women in Shao community, Moro Local Government Area, pledged their support for ongoing government campaigns to eradicate the harmful practice. At a town hall meeting themed “Building the Capacity of Men and Boys as Champions of Change”,...
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FG SEEKS SYNERGY WITH TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH, SOCIAL COHESION
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with traditional institutions and other relevant stakeholders to drive economic growth and social cohesion in the country. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, gave the assurance today during a courtesy visit to the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal...
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Emir of Ilorin Backs NOA’s Drive for National Reorientation, Promises Support from Kwara Emirate
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed strong support for the National Orientation Agency (NOA)’s efforts to drive behavioural change and national reorientation, assuring that the Ilorin Emirate and people of Kwara State will cooperate fully with the agency’s programmes. The Emir gave the assurance when he received the Zonal Director of NOA...
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Borno: Gov Zulum Presents Staff of Office To New Shehu of Dikwa
*Commissions ICT Centre, Govt Lodge *Say’s Borno, Nigeria have been battling terrorism for past 16 years in NE By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, presented the newly appointed Shehu of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, with the staff of office. Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar emerged as the 13th Shehu...
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Prof. Gloria Elemo, fmr Director General, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, (FIIRO) with Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (the Ọjájá II) Ooni of Ife at his investiture as a Trustee of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and technology NIFST. middle is the President of NIFST Dr.( Prince) Bola Osinowo. 119 Views