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The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in the council area and across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Wednesday, amid the festive mood, the chairman described the occasion as a time for spiritual reflection, gratitude, forgiveness, and strengthened bonds of nationhood. Hon. Kamorudeen, often celebrated as one of the state’s youngest and most dynamic local government leaders, urged residents to carry forward the virtues of patience, charity, self-discipline, and compassion exemplified during Ramadan into…

The Okanlomo of Odua, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON; and the entire people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of the historic state visit to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family of the United Kingdom. Chief Sanusi described the visit as a significant diplomatic milestone that underscores Nigeria’s strategic importance on the global stage and signals a renewed era of bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He noted that the visit reflects purposeful leadership…

by Amofin Beulah Adeoye It was a sweltering Saturday, the 14th of March, and the air in Ibadan was thick with more than just the impending rain. An estimated 8.5 million residents across the state could have sat huddled around transistor radios or clutched smartphones, their lives momentarily paused as a prominent commentator’s voice crackled through the airwaves. Analyzing the gubernatorial hopeful from Oke-Ogun, the pundit infamously declared the man had “come at the wrong time.” He was profoundly wrong, missing the heartbeat of a city that had outgrown its own legends. The demographic architecture of Ibadan in 2026 has…

…as Police probe viral video on reported killings of 32 persons Gunmen have kidnapped four persons at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) end of Ibadan/Ijebu-Ode Road in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State. Also, the Police have commenced a probe into a viral video where a suspect claimed to have killed 32 persons in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the two incidents in separate statements to newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday. Olayinka disclosed that the response team has successfully rescued one of the four persons abducted by suspected kidnappers, while efforts…

A former student of Valencia College has instituted a legal action against the school’s proprietor, Goodness Morakinyo, over allegations of severe child abuse, inhuman treatment, and violation of fundamental human rights. The suit, which has now surfaced years after the incident, is drawing significant public attention as details contained in the court documents reveal a disturbing account of alleged maltreatment. According to the affidavit accompanying the lawsuit, the incident dates back to September 13, 2016, when the claimant, then a 16-year-old student, was reportedly summoned alongside his classmates over a WhatsApp conversation in which he was accused of making an…

Saudi Arabia has declared Friday as Eid-ul-Fitr following the non-sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal. Authorities in the Kingdom confirmed that the moon was not sighted, indicating that Ramadan will last 30 days this year. With the development, Muslims in the Kingdom will observe the full 30 days of fasting before celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday. “The Crescent of month of Shawwal 1447 was NOT SIGHTED anywhere in the Kingdom today, subsequently the month of Ramadan will complete 30 days tomorrow and Eid Al Fitr will be on Friday,” @insharifain, a popular Saudi-based online resource outfit, posted…

A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Busari Olakunle Moruf, popularly known as “Goodugoodu,” has announced his resignation from the party, citing unresolved and escalating internal conflicts at the national level. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo, Olukunle attributed his decision to what he described as a protracted crisis within the party’s national leadership, noting that the situation appears increasingly irreconcilable. According to him, the persistent divisions and lack of cohesion within the PDP have made it difficult for committed members to effectively pursue their political goals under the party’s platform. He stated that…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has assured stakeholders from Igboora of prompt legislative consideration following a formal request to upgrade the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH) to a full-fledged university of Agriculture. The assurance was given today when a high-powered delegation during from Igboora, led by the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye, who also doubles as the Deputy Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council of Obas paid a visit to the Speaker in his office. The delegation included the Rector of the institution, Prof. Akintola Akinlabi,…

The Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ibadan North Local Government, Imam Bello Olorun Ero, has commended the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, for organizing the second edition of the Ramadan Iftar for Muslim faithful in the council area. The cleric gave the commendation during the 2026 Ramadan Iftar hosted by the council chairman at the Ibadan North Local Government Council Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Speaking while delivering a sermon titled “Religious Tolerance in Islam,” Imam Bello Olorun Ero praised Hon. Olufade for his commitment to fostering unity and peaceful coexistence among people…

In a warm gesture of respect and admiration, Otunba Sanni Aridunu Eletu, Chief Executive Officer of Arie.san_Otb Global Resources, has felicitated with Prof. Jonathan Olusegun Adedokun, the Rector of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, on the occasion of his birthday. In his congratulatory message, Otunba Aridunu praised Prof. Adedokun for his visionary leadership and dedication to advancing education at the Polytechnic. He described the Rector as “an exemplary leader whose commitment to academic excellence continues to positively impact students, staff, and the wider educational community.” He further prayed for the Rector’s good health, wisdom, and continued success in all his endeavors.…