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A Peep into Oyo Empire: The Alaafin and his 100 court cases

A Peep into Oyo Empire: The Alaafin and his 100 court cases

Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, on Wednesday, January 14, 2014, clocked 43 years on the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo. How time flies! Time has moved at such a fast pace that one of the Yoruba most revered traditional rulers, during an interaction with Sunday Vanguard, could not understand how the feat of two scores and three that he has been on the throne was achieved. He, however, was certain that, “It is God Almighty; not by my power or effort. I give glory to Him.”

Echoes of pain as Lagos residents’ registration enters 4th month

Echoes of pain as Lagos residents’ registration enters 4th month

FOUR months after the registration of Lagos residents was flagged off by Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, echoes of anguish have continued to trail the exercise which according to the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency, LASRRA Bill, is meant to create a reliable database of all residents in the State.

Vigilante groups partner to beef up security in Ikorodu

Vigilante groups partner to beef up security in Ikorodu

A few years ago, Ikorodu was a haven for armed robbers and cultists. The activities of these agents of darkness were so pronounced that residents of the area were thrown into panic and could hardly sleep with their eyes closed.

Edo empowers mobile courts  to try environmental offences

Edo empowers mobile courts to try environmental offences

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says the Mobile Court on Environmental offenders in the state will be more active in prosecuting offenders of the state laws on the environment.
The Governor who spoke during his inspection of ongoing projects in the state, said it was nauseating to see some residents turn the drainage channels being constructed into drains for human waste.