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1 week ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Naming projects after individuals is a common practice that acknowledges and honors their contributions. In Nigeria, this tradition extends to government infrastructures, such as schools, hospitals, and airports, which are often named after prominent figures, particularly those who have served the nation with distinction. When projects are named after individuals, it is essential to engage key stakeholders and obtain their approval before making any announcements.

1 week ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Ajewole Baba Ijesa, veteran broadcaster and Duro Ladipo’s protégé who was humbled by predicamentsPrince David Adeniyi Ademokoya JP, popularly known as “Ajewole Baba Ijesa,” is dead. When a big elephant falls, two things are likely to happen—it either dies or stands up taller and more beautiful again. In all dimensions, Ajewole Baba Ijesa was a big elephant. He rose to stardom in his younger years. He witnessed the rising and setting of his own sun. As a big elephant, he fell and did not rise again.

2 weeks ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Nigeria has embarked on an exciting journey of democratic rule since May 29, 1999, marking the end of 28 years of military governance, with a brief interruption of four years of civil rule under Shehu Shagari and a six-month interim leadership by Ernest Shonekan. From 1999 to 2025, Nigeria has enjoyed 26 years of democracy, conducting six national and state elections that have welcomed presidents, governors, senators, and lawmakers to their positions.

2 weeks ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Seeking an apartment for rent is now one of the easiest ways to be frustrated in Osun. Most caretakers are soulless, according to Opeyemi Julius. The relationship tagged ‘unholy’ by many between some landlords and some caretakers has not helped matters either. There is little or no difference between the caretaker fee and the actual house rent.

4 weeks ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Clement Adesuyi Haastrup is now the Owa Adimula, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland. By tradition, he who wears the crown of Owa becomes the king of Ijesaland. The throne of Owa makes one the head of Ijesa, but the character and personality of the individual who occupies the throne affirm, validate, and acknowledge the position. Becoming a king is a long road that is trekked with caution and guided by fate and destiny. Not all princes become kings. Not all ‘Obalola’ wear crowns of royalty.