The oldest and longest serving domestic staff of the Alaafin of Oyo palace, Morenikeji Lasisi, popularly known as Baba Keji has died.
It is reported that Baba Keji served Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III for 51 years, having served two Alaafins before him.
His age is however yet to be ascertained, as some sources say he was 120 while others claim that he was 137 years old.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians and stakeholders against exploiting religion for political mobilisation as the country approaches another election cycle.Speaking during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, the monarch stressed the need for Nigerians to rise above religious divisions, noting that modern democracy should not be driven by sectarian interests.He […]
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The Coordinator of Ibadan Youths for Asiwaju, a support group mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina said he does not join the trend of criticising government officials, noting that public office holders can only deliver based on their capabilities. Lam-Adesina, a former member of the House of […]
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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued through the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani.In his message, the minister congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on […]
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