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JUST IN: Olubadan, Alaafin Hold Historic Meeting As Makinde Inaugurates Oyo State Council Of Obas.

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated the first-ever Oyo State Council of Obas, appointing the Olubadan of Ibadanland as its chairman for a two-year term. This initiative introduces a rotational leadership system among the Obas, signaling a new era for traditional governance in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

However, the move has drawn sharp criticism from the Oyo Forum, Abuja, a group of prominent Oyo indigenes, who have raised concerns over the proposed amendment to the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law. In a statement signed by Chairman Engineer Segun Owolabi and Media/Publicity Chairman Ambassador Tunde Mustapha, the Forum warned that rotating the chairmanship could undermine the cultural and historical significance of the Alaafin stool.

The group urged Governor Makinde to withhold assent to the bill recently passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly, emphasizing that the Alaafin stool represents centuries-old spiritual and ancestral leadership of the Yoruba people. According to the Forum, reducing the position to a rotating office risks disrespecting a legacy of profound cultural value to the Yoruba ethnic group.

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Fresh Faces, Fresh Agenda! Tinubu Unleashes New Appointments As Namdas, Obahiagbon, And Umeoji Take Charge!.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced several new appointments to key federal positions. These appointments, which are effective immediately, include:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA): Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas has been appointed as the new Director General, succeeding Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to run for an elective office. Namdas is a former House of Representatives member from Adamawa State, a former spokesperson for the 8th House, a former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Boni Haruna, and has a background in journalism and public relations.

    • Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC):

      • Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has been named the Executive Director of Strategy & Commercial, replacing Engineer Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who resigned to pursue political aspirations. Obahiagbon previously served in both the National Assembly and the Edo State House of Assembly.

      • Mr. Chukwuma Umeoji has been reappointed as Executive Director of Corporate Services. Umeoji, who previously served in the 9th National Assembly representing Anambra State’s Aguata Federal Constituency, had resigned to pursue his own political goals before being reappointed.

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Democracy In Danger? Seriake Dickson Blasts NDC Deregistration, Claims Opposition Is Under Fire!.

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Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has voiced strong opposition to the Lokoja court order that overturned the party’s registration. In a statement issued on Friday, Dickson characterized the court’s ruling as legally baseless, anti-democratic, and a deliberate attempt to undermine the NDC’s credibility and progress.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Legal Challenge: Dickson stated that the party has gathered a legal team to overturn the order issued by Justice Isah Dashen, arguing that the judge committed a legal error.

  • Targeted Attack: He asserted that the ruling is an orchestrated attack from political opponents who are alarmed by the NDC’s rapid growth and hard work over the past five months.

  • Questioning the Plaintiff: Dickson noted that the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which initiated the suit, was not a registered political party and had no legal standing or interest in the registration proceedings.

  • Call for Resilience: He urged NDC members, candidates, and supporters to remain calm, continue their political activities, and view this challenge as a test of their commitment.

  • Solidarity: Dickson claimed that despite the court order, thousands of Nigerians have registered as party members in a show of support, and he remains confident that the party will ultimately overcome this obstacle.

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Horror In Ketu: Massive Blaze Destroys Property, Sparks Panic Across Lagos Community!.

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On Friday, a fire broke out at a building on Biola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos State, causing widespread panic among local business owners and residents. The incident produced thick smoke and drew a large crowd, while emergency responders rushed to the location to control the blaze and limit its spread to neighboring properties.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived quickly after being notified and immediately began firefighting efforts. According to eyewitnesses, firefighters fought the fire for several minutes to protect nearby structures. At the time of the report, the cause of the fire was unknown, and the full extent of the property damage had not been determined.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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