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2 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Ademola Adegbite |Bankole Taiwo |Peter Ajayi Dada
The death of the former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has sparked an outpouring of grief from eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and many others. Olunloyo, a renowned mathematician and technocrat, passed away on Sunday at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday on April 14, 2025. He passed on around 1.40 am on Sunday, with his remains deposited at a private mortuary in Ibadan.
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Solomon Odeniyi |Stephen Angbulu |Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis |Animasahun Salman |Chika Otuchikere |Adeyinka Adedipe | +15 more
Eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Assembly, governors, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, among others, have preached unity and called for prayers as Muslims mark the end of the Ramadan fasting. Muslims in Nigeria, on Sunday, joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting.
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Dirisu Yakubu |Peter Ajayi Dada |Sunday Nwakanma
Prominent leaders, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abass, state governors and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have felicitated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday. Tinubu clocked 73 on Saturday. In a telephone conversation on Friday, Buhari joined Tinubu’s family and the nation in celebrating the President’s special day.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Ismaeel Uthman |Daniel Ayantoye |Peter Ajayi Dada |Bankole Taiwo
In the early hours of Saturday, March 8, 2025, the peaceful communities of Ademekun, Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, and Alajido in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State were plunged into a nightmare. What began as a typical night of rest for farmers and their families turned into a bloodbath as armed men, reported to be herdsmen, stormed the villages, unleashing terror and leaving at least 14 people dead. The attack, which occurred around 2am, was swift and brutal.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Bankole Taiwo |Deborah Musa |Peter Ajayi Dada
•Presidency lampoons OBJ for warning Tinubu govt may dwarf Buhari’s ‘fraud’ indexFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a scathing critique of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, declaring it the worst in Nigeria’s democratic history. Obasanjo, however, said the current government of President Bola Tinubu appears to be following the same path of misgovernance and corruption and may surpass Buhari’s record.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Gbenga Oloniniran |Peter Ajayi Dada
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with state and local governments, along with other stakeholders, to implement a Proof of Address System aimed at addressing insecurity and enhancing governance nationwide. The initiative, which will be rolled out across all 774 local government areas, seeks to provide every resident with a verifiable and secure address.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Peter Ajayi Dada |John Charles |Faith Awa Maji
President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians have lauded women for their resilience, dedication, and accomplishments in honour of the 2025 International Women’s Day. The celebration, which takes place worldwide, focused on acknowledging the crucial role women play in shaping the future of every society. In his address, President Tinubu stated that women were the foundation of Nigeria, driving progress in every aspect of society from our homes and farms to boardrooms and communities.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran |Muhammed Lawal |Daniel Ayantoye |Peter Ajayi Dada
President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians have mourned the passage of Dr Doyin Okupe, former spokesperson for former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. Okupe, who was also the former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, passed away in the early hours of Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. He was the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Obasanjo, and a Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Jonathan.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Peter Ajayi Dada |Bankole Taiwo
Reuben Fasoranti and Ayo Adebanjo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, loyal to the leadership of late Chief Ayo Adebanjo has ruled out reuniting with the Chief Reuben Fasoranti-led camp following Adebanjo’s demise. Afenifere had been divided along the lines of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the late Chief Adebanjo in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Wale Akinselure |Peter Ajayi Dada
Following the death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, deputy leader of Afenifere, Oba Olaitan Oladipo has been appointed as new leader of the sociopolitical group. Oladipo’s emergence was approved at a meeting of Afenifere held at the Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State residence of Adebanjo. The development comes 11 days after Adebanjo died in Lagos at the age of 96.
