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Israel Bombs Hamas Negotiators in Doha Amid Ceasefire Talks

Israel has launched a rare strike on Qatari soil, targeting senior Hamas officials in the capital city of Doha, a move that has triggered sharp condemnation from the Qatari government. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, describing it as a precision operation against Hamas leadership accused of orchestrating the October 7 attacks and ongoing assaults […]

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Oyo Residents Panic as Wells Contaminated With Suspected Diesel

Panic spread in Omikunle, Yemetu, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Sunday after a petroleum substance suspected to be diesel was discovered in several wells. Residents said the development was unprecedented, noting that some of the wells had been in use for more than 20 years. “We have been drinking from them […]

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CCII Visits Olubadan-Designate Ladoja, Pledges Support for His Reign

Executive members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) have paid a congratulatory visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, following his nomination and approval as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The delegation, led by CCII President-General, Chief (Barr.) Sulaimon Adeniyi Ajewole, visited Oba Ladoja at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on […]

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Ibadan North Bi-Election: PDP Reclaims Federal Constituency Seat After 14 Years

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as “Don,” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bi-election. The Returning Officer, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, announced the results on Saturday at the Collation Centre, Ikolaba High School, Ibadan. According to […]

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Yoruba Group Kicks Against Igbo Festival in Lagos, Calls for Renaming of Streets and Airport

The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement (YSDM) has opposed plans to host an Igbo cultural and intellectual festival in Lagos this October, warning that the event is provocative and could spark ethnic tension. The festival, scheduled for October 17–18, 2025, at Villa Angellia Hotels in Ikoyi, is expected to celebrate the “100 Greatest Igbo Personalities of All […]

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Olubadan Oba Olakulehin Buried With Full Military Honours

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has been laid to rest in the Oyo State capital with the dignity befitting both his royal and military service. The funeral service, held at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, drew dignitaries from across the country who joined family, friends, and residents to honour the […]

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Senator Ladoja’s Nomination as 44th Olubadan Celebrated as Historic Turning Point for Ibadan — Ademola Alli

Alhaji Ademola Alli, a prominent aspirant for the Oyo Central Senatorial seat, has hailed the nomination of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the development as a historic milestone in the city’s traditional leadership. In a personally signed statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, Alli congratulated the former governor and […]

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Makinde’s Leadership Has Raised the Bar in Oyo — NUJ Chairman Babalola

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Comrade Demola Babalola, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for revolutionizing governance in the state through impactful policies and people-oriented projects. In an interview with The People’s Verdict, Babalola praised Makinde’s leadership, describing him as a visionary who has consistently prioritized the welfare of Oyo […]

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Odu’a Investment Marks 60 Years of Cocoa House, Unveils Major Upgrade Plans for Africa’s First Skyscraper

Odu’a Investment Company Limited has commemorated the 60th anniversary of the iconic Cocoa House in Ibadan with a symbolic ceremony and the unveiling of ambitious plans to modernize the historic structure. Commissioned in 1965 and standing 105 metres tall with 26 floors, Cocoa House holds the distinction of being West Africa’s first skyscraper and a […]

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Late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakunlehin, to Be Buried August 8

The final burial arrangements for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Frederick Akinloye Iyanda Owolabi Olakunlehin, have been officially announced. The revered monarch, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a week-long series of […]

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