Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Passes On at 90
The revered monarch passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after reigning for one year.
The revered monarch passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after reigning for one year.
He added that the incident was tragic and a thorough investigation would be conducted to determine all the facts.
The affected areas include Gumsuri, Garjang and Wovi in Damboa as well as Mboa, Whuntaku and Yarchida villages of Chibok local government.
According to him, the initiative targeted at behavioral changes and mobilize caregivers to vaccinate their wards against childhood diseases and reduce vaccines preventable deaths among children.
But as the sun rose, so did his anxiety. They were stuck in the middle of nowhere. His mother’s flight hung in the balance. Worse still, he had no cash on hand to pay the mechanic.
UNICEF’s Social Policy Specialist, Mr. Muhammad Okorie warned that despite Oyo’s potential, many children remain deprived.
He highlighted that the government consistently subsidises 75% of WASSCE registration fees for eligible public school students.
He noted that under the current system, all proceeds of crime are paid into the government’s Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account.
In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani said the work-free day is applied to all institutions, including offices, schools, and financial institutions.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them, prompting the matter to go into full trial.