Omolara Alebiosu Shobowale: An indefatigable educationist, illustrious daughter of ErukuCity celebrates her birthday ~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi

Every January 13th is a momentous day in your life. I am delighted to join your well-wishers in extending warm felicitations to you on Monday, January 13th, 2025, as you celebrate your birthday. Mrs Omolara, I acknowledge your extraordinary humility and educational prowess with great admiration. These qualities have earned you the esteem of your peers and positioned you as …

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Stampede: Oyo files murder charges against Ooni’s ex-Queen, others

The Oyo State Government has filed eight counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi, over the December 18, 2024 funfair stampede, during which 35 children died. The charge sheet, marked I/05C/2025, …

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Lisa Sebogodi: Championing Women’s Empowerment Through Business and Pageantry

Lisa Sebogodi, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Batsumi Travel (Pty) Ltd, is not only revolutionizing South Africa’s travel industry but also emerging as a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. Through her company, Sebogodi has played a key role in supporting platforms that inspire and elevate women, including sponsoring Mrs. World 2017 and Mrs. South Africa for three consecutive years.     …

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Los Angeles Fire Evacuees Face Price Gouging

Days after an inferno razed Pacific Palisades, Maya Lieberman is desperate to find somewhere to live. But unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard. “The price gouging is going haywire, it’s obscene,” the 50-year-old stylist told AFP. “I can’t find anywhere for us to go.” Huge fires that have torn through Los Angeles since Tuesday have …

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How Tinubu will reduce inflation to 15 percent by December – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has disclosed that the president is determined to reduce inflation to 15 percent by December 2025. Olusegun said the agricultural sector would be a major tool to achieve Tinubu’s ambition because the president is targeting food security. In a statement on X, he said several mechanisms have been …

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Ifa chose the new Alaafin because kingmakers were bribed – Prof. Abimbola

Prof. Wande Abimbola, born Ògúnwán̄dé Abím̄bọ́lá, a professor of Yoruba language and literature, and a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ife (formerly Obafemi Awolowo University), has revealed the process through which the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade was chosen. According to the academic and elder statesman who once served as the Majority Leader of the Senate of the Federal Republic …

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Controversies trail Makinde’s selection of Owoade as Alaafin-designate

Controversies have continued to trail the approval of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin-designate. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had on Friday announced the approval of the 47-year old Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The Alaafin of Oyo stool became vacant over two years ago as a result of the transition of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi …

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Billionaire status can’t be attained through music, sport alone – Anthony Joshua

Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua has shared advice on what it takes to become a billionaire, emphasising that sports, music, or entertainment alone are unlikely paths to such wealth. In a Snapchat post, Joshua urged individuals to prioritise sustainability, education, and sound business ethics over the allure of fame. “For any to reach billionaire status, it will not be through sports, …

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