Metro
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Ibadan Shuts Down as Olubadan Oba Olakulehin Is Laid to Rest
In an unprecedented show of respect, Ibadan’s bustling markets came to a complete halt on Friday morning as the city mourned the passing of its revered monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan, who was…
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Hon. Steven Fapetu Boosts Omi-Apata LCDA Project with 500-Block Donation to Olupoyi Customary Court Hall
In a remarkable gesture of community development and support for grassroots governance, Hon. Steven Fapetu, Supervisor for Mineral Resources in Ido Local Government and representative of Ward 10, has donated 500 blocks to aid the…
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Oluremi Tinubu Donates ₦1bn, Relief Materials to Niger Flood, Fire Victims
In a powerful show of compassion and action, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has rolled out a ₦1 billion rescue package and vital relief materials to victims of recent floods, fires and boat mishaps…
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Kingmakers Endorse Rashidi Ladoja as Next Olubadan of Ibadanland
The Olubadan-In-Council has unanimously endorsed former Oyo State Governor, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ratification took place at the new Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, following the…
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Crisis at LASU: Staff Unions Declare Indefinite Strike, Exams Disrupted
Academic and administrative activities at Lagos State University have been brought to a standstill following an indefinite strike declared by the institution’s staff unions, effective Thursday, July 31, 2025, in protest against unresolved grievances with…
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UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Strike, Appeal to Patients for Understanding
Nurses at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have officially joined the ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike called by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The UCH chapter of the union announced…
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Oyo Government Shuts Down 15 Veterinary Outlets, Confiscates Goods Worth Millions for Violating 2017 Regulation Law
The Oyo State Government has sealed no fewer than 15 veterinary outlets and confiscated animal health products worth millions of naira, following their failure to comply with the provisions of the state’s Private Veterinary Premises…
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Emir of Gusau Passes at 71, Governor Lawal Pays Tribute to ‘Father and Confidant’
The Emir of Gusau, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has passed away at the age of 71, drawing tributes from across Zamfara State and beyond. The revered traditional ruler died in Abuja on Friday…
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Adelabu Commissions 63MVA Mobile Substation in Eleyele, Boosts Power Supply in Oyo State
In a landmark move aimed at transforming the power landscape in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, has commissioned a 63MVA, 132/33kV mobile power substation in Eleyele, Ido Local Government Area of…
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Bauchi Tertiary Institutions’ Unions Raise Alarm Over Salary Shortfalls, Demand Urgent Government Action
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions of Bauchi State-owned tertiary institutions has raised concerns over discrepancies in the June 2025 salary payments of its members, despite the recent implementation…
