Olubadan suspends Egungun festival over violence

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Sunday directed the suspension of the ongoing Egungun festival over reported cases of violence, arson and looting of shops. A statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Olubadan’s Personal Assistant on…

*Archbishop Martins advises govt to tackle insecurity, inflation (Sun)*Tinubu condoles Makinde, Ibadan indigenes over Olubadan’s transition (Independent)

Archbishop Martins advises govt to tackle insecurity, inflation (Sun) The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. (Dr) Alfred Adewale Martins has advised the government to tackle the challenges of insecurity and high inflation rate through policy reappraisal and other proactive…

*Lagos identifies first Lassa fever case as Law student from Ebonyi (Punch) *Man allegedly steals N250,000 gold chain at Tejuoso market (Vanguard)

Lagos identifies first Lassa fever case as Law student from Ebonyi (Punch) The Lagos Ministry of Health has identified the state’s index Lassa fever patient as an indigene of Ebonyi who arrived at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos over…

Why we shunned Olubadan’s birthday – Chiefs (SUN)

Fresh facts have emerged on why the new kings in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, boycotted the 90th birthday reception of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, held in Ibadan on Sunday. Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland,…

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