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.
Many children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The incident occurred in Bashorun area of Ibadan The exact number of casualties is still unknown, however, a statement by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information and orientation, said victims have been taken to different hospitals […]
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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede during a Christmas Funfair held on Wednesday at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen […]
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A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted bail to rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was granted bail on Monday morning. The court granted him bail for ₦50m with a surety in the same amount. The surety must also provide a landed property as collateral. The presidential candidate of […]
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