Oyo Lawmaker says elevation of Chiefs may weaken Alaafin’s authority

A Second Republic lawmaker, Honorable Oladejo Olaleye, has raised concerns over the recent elevation of 14 high chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to crown-wearing Obas by the Oyo State Government, describing the move as one that could diminish the traditional authority of the Alaafin of Oyo.Speaking on Crest FM’s Eyi-Ara on Tuesday, the lawmaker opposed the decision of the…

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Makinde commissions 540 Bodija shops, relocates traders

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday commissioned the motor park and 540 modern shops constructed by the Ibadan North Local Government, and directed the immediate relocation of roadside traders at Bodija Market, Ibadan, to the shops at no cost to the beneficiaries.Governor Makinde, who named the ultra-modern shops and park after the Babaloja of Bodija Market, Alhaji Sunmaila…

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Solar battery explosion caused Singer Market fire – Fire Service

The Federal Fire Service has revealed that a solar battery explosion was responsible for the devastating fire at Singer Market in Kano State. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Command of the Service, Al-Hassan Kantin, disclosed this on Monday in an interview on Channels Television's 'Sunrise Daily. '"This incident in Singer market is quite unfortunate and disturbing. I…

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