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NUJ Zone B mourns Alaafin of Oyo,commiserate with Oyo people, Yoruba race and Africa
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), South West zone, has mourned the demise of our dear father, mentor, patriot and guardian, the late Alaafin of Oyo, His lmperial Majesty.Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, the 45th Alaafin of the great Oyo empire, and longest serving Alaafin of this generation before it pleased the Almighty to take him […]
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Insecurity:Protest in Computer Village, Ikeja, as mobile police (MOPOL) ‘kill’ trader
Some traders in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, are protesting the killing of a fellow trader, Chikere Obieshi, by a security operative belonging to the Mobile Police Unit, popularly known as Mopol. The protesting traders carried placards demanding justice for their colleague and called for the indicted policeman to be prosecuted.
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Alaafin: NUJ mourns loss of a father, best media-friendly monarch
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council on Tuesday described the passing of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as shocking and one death too many to bear for the media professionals in the State and beyond. Alaafin died at the age of 83years last Saturday after reigning for 52years on […]
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Alaafin: Yoruba race, Oyo have lost a great ruler, a worthy father-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race. The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive […]
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Great Things You Don’t Know About Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III
• THE Alaafia of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi 111, was born on October 15, 1938. • He is from Alowolodu Royal House and a member of the House of Oranmiyan • His father, Raji Adeniran Adeyemi became Alaafin in 1945 and was deposed and exiled in 1954. • Lamidi Adeyemi was chosen by […]
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Nigeria failed me” – Man writes after losing his fiancée and his car in a fatal accident
A Nigerian man simply identified as Toyosi has been thrown into mourning after losing his fiancée in a fatal car accident. On Thursday, April 21, Toyosi resorted to Twitter to express his anguish at his loss while also declaring that Nigeria had failed him. According to him, he and his fiancée were involved in a […]
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Breaking: Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joins his ancestors.
Reports reaching Us from Oyo town in Oyo State have it that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi has joined his ancestors. We gathered that the monarch died on Friday. Sources said he died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, late Friday. The remains of the monarch have been […]
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I’m not responsible for the death of my wife – Late Osinachi’s husband
Pastor Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel artist, Osinachi has told Police investigators that he is not responsible for the death of his wife. Denying allegations of battery, assault and other domestic violence levied against him by family members and close associates of the popular artist, Peter said the truth was that his wife had […]
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Justin:Gospel Singer, Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu Who Sang ‘Ekwueme’ Confirmed Dead
Popular Nigerian musician and Ekwueme singer, Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu has been confirmed dead. Reports gathered that the late singer has been on life support for the past two months. Sister Sinach was known with her angelic voice, and rose to limelight for the track, Ekwueme. Friends and well wishers have sent in their heartfelt condolence […]
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Kaduna, Abuja Train Attack: Body Of Late Dr Chinelo Megafu Brought To Lagos
The body of one of the victims of the terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, Dr Chinelo Megafu, is en route Lagos. A family member, who shared these photos, “Final journey to Lagos for our daughter, Dr. Chinelo Megafu aboard Arik Air. 07 /04/22.” Megafu was a Delta Surgeon, who graduated from the University Of […]
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Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan involved in fatal accident, two aides die
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan was on Wednesday evening involved in an auto crash in the nation’s capital, Abuja which claimed the lives of two his aides. Confirming the crash, one of his aides said the former Bayelsa State Governor was fine and okay and already in his home. The accident was said to have […]
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Tragic:Deacon suddenly collapses and dies while preaching against ritualist.
A deacon at Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Onikoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, suddenly slumped and died while preaching against ritual killing has surfaced online. It was gathered that the incident happened on Sunday, April 3, when the deacon simply identified as Ogunnusi, was preaching during a service. In a video, Ogunnusi was preaching in Yoruba […]
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Justin: Dejo Tunfulu Reportedly Dead.
Popular Nollywood comic actor, Dejo Tunfulu reportedly passes on. His fellow actor, Kunle Afod posted this on Friday morning. He wrote: “You posted few days ago Dejo Haaaaaa… This is so sad, Pressy, Tunfulu, Daddy Junior, still can’t believe this.” May his soul rest in peace Nigerians have trooped to Kunle’s page to share […]
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Abuja-Kaduna train attack: “We don’t know how many people died or were kidnapped but we know it will cost N3bn to repair it” – Seun Kuti tackles Amaechi
Seun Kuti, has reacted after Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said it will cost more than N3 billion to fix the damages caused by the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. The minister, in an interview after the terrorist attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday night, bemoaned the fact that more than N3bn has been lost to […]
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I Woke Up With Heavy Heart -Mercy Aigbe
Actress Mercy Aigbe has taken to internet to lament the current insecurity situation in the country following the attack on a train and airport. In a lengthy post shared on her Instagram page, Mercy Aigbe said she woke up with a heavy heart, completely heartbroken and drained. Mercy Aigbe said the country is exhausting and […]
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Abuja-Kaduna train; female doctor killed, her last tweet read ”I’m in the train. I have been shot please pray for me”
A female medical doctor has allegedly been killed in the horrific incident on the Abuja-Kaduna train. Last night, the doctor, Identified only as Chinelo, took to Twitter to plead for prayers after suffering a bullet wound during the incident. She wrote: “I’m in the train . I have been shot please pray for me.” A […]
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‘Train Bombing : Tinubu cancels colloquium to ‘honour victims of attacks’
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled his 13th Colloquium billed for today in honour of the victims of the terrorists bombing of an Abuja- Kaduna train. It was reported that over seven persons died in the incident, while many were missing and kidnapped. The APC Presidential aspirant […]
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Makinde mourns Ibadan elders’ forum chairman, Amb. Sanu
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former diplomat and chairman of Ibadan Elders’ Forum, Ambassador Olusola Sanu, as a great loss to Ibadanland, Oyo State, the diplomatic community and Nigeria. The governor, who condoled with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Lekan Balogun, Ibadan Elders, the Central […]
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Nigerian Medical Student Dies Two Weeks After Evacuation From Ukraine
One of the 40 students evacuated from Ukraine to Nigeria as a result of the country’s ongoing war with Russia, has died. Uzaifa Halilu Modachi who returned to Nigeria two weeks ago was said to have been preparing for his final-year medical examination at the Zaporizhzhia State Medical University in Ukraine before the war with […]
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Makinde Commiserates With Oyo East LG Chair Over Mum’s Demise
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commiserated with the Oyo East Local Government Chairman, Mr. Saheed Adeyemi Arowosaye, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Sidikat Arowosaye. The governor expressed his condolences to the council chairman and members of the Arowosaye family, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of their beloved […]
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