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By Peter Omopo  The Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, Oba Olu Adegoke Adeyemi, a revered Yoruba monarch whose life spanned decades of public service and traditional leadership, has died at the age of 82. A statement from the royal family on Saturday confirmed that the monarch joined his ancestors on Friday, praising his “remarkable leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the welfare of his people.” “Oba Adeyemi’s impact on the community will forever be cherished as a testament to his enduring legacies,” the statement read. Born on December 4, 1942, Oba Adeyemi began his career as a teacher before rising through the…

By Peter Omopo | August 9, 2025 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, as the monarch marked his 10th coronation anniversary. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor commended the traditional ruler’s exemplary leadership and enduring impact over the past decade. “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate Oba Kabiru Shotobi on his 10th coronation as the paramount ruler of Ikorodu,” Sanwo-Olu…

By Peter Omopo  Miami, USA – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Rowland, have hosted an exclusive pre-wedding party in Miami, Florida, ahead of their highly anticipated white wedding. The lavish gathering, which took place on Friday night, drew a star-studded guest list, including singers Teniola Apata (Teni), Adekunle Gold, and Zlatan Ibile, as well as entertainer Tunde Ednut. Viral videos from the event showed the couple making a stylish entrance in coordinated outfits before mingling with guests. In one clip, Zlatan and Davido shared a playful moment, while another captured Teni, Adekunle…

By Peter Omopo  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, describing him as a peace-loving patriot and committed democrat. Ogbeh, who also served as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died on Saturday. Obasanjo, currently in Uganda, said in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, that the late politician’s career spanned from the military era into the present democratic dispensation. “He was Deputy Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly in the 1970s, Minister of Communications…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, August 9, 2025 — Aviation workers under the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have suspended their planned indefinite strike, citing significant progress in negotiations over improved remuneration. The coalition of aviation unions had earlier directed NAMA staff to halt services from Monday, August 11, following stalled talks on better pay. However, in a joint statement on Friday, union leaders announced that the industrial action had been deferred after fresh commitments from the agency and government officials. According to the statement signed by AbdulRasaq Saidu, Secretary General of the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals; Odinaka Igbokwe, Deputy…

By Peter Omopo  Makurdi, August 9, 2025 — The Benue State House of Assembly has halted the screening of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s commissioner nominees, insisting that the executive must first implement its earlier resolutions. The decision, taken during Friday’s plenary in Makurdi, came moments after Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh read the governor’s letter forwarding the proposed cabinet list. Lawmakers across party lines cited unmet welfare, operational, and procedural demands as reasons for the standoff. Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West) stressed that while screening nominees was a constitutional duty, the Assembly could not proceed until outstanding issues were addressed. Simon Gabo (APC/Mata) lamented…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, August 9, 2025 — Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. A statement issued by the Ogbeh family on Saturday confirmed that the elder statesman passed away peacefully on August 9, describing him as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.” “We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set,” the family said, adding that funeral arrangements would be announced later and requesting privacy during the mourning period. Born…

By Peter Omopo  Benin City, August 8, 2025 — The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria on Friday inducted 105 fresh graduates of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) into the optometry profession. The oath-taking and induction ceremony, held at the Akin Deko Auditorium, was presided over by the Board’s Registrar, Dr. Obinna Awiaka, who urged the new optometrists to embrace hard work, sacrifice, and professional ethics as they begin their one-year internship. “As you step out, be aware that the journey ahead will be tougher than what you experienced in school,” Awiaka said. “Always uphold the tenets you…

By Peter Omopo  Osogbo, Osun State — August 8, 2025 — Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to address lapses within the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove and carry out renovations ahead of the 2026 edition of the world-renowned festival. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Osun-Osogbo Festival on Friday, Adeleke, represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, assured stakeholders of his administration’s commitment to preserving and enhancing the historic site. “The festival is not strange to us, as it has been recognised globally, and my administration will work on all lapses identified with the grove,” the governor said.…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, August 8, 2025 — Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has apologised over an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, while firmly denying claims that he was caught with alcohol. In a personally signed statement on Friday, the veteran musician described the incident as “unfortunate” and explained that the flask in question contained only water, in line with medical advice to combat his chronic dehydration. “Contrary to the negative narrative in some quarters, the flask contained only water — not alcohol,” he stated. “During two…