Army chief courts Oba of Lagos, seeks traditional backing for national security

Army chief courts Oba of Lagos, seeks traditional backing for national security

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, to seek the support of traditional institutions for military operations and to strengthen civil–military relations. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the visit took place on Thursday, 11 December 2025, when the army chief paid a courtesy call on […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

PICTORIAL: Meet Farooq Oreagba who beats cancer, wins hearts at Ojude Oba day

Meet Farooq Oreagba, a cancer survivor who stole the show with his charisma at the 2024 Ojude Oba Day celebration. The stylish and charismatic Oreagba, a former Member of the Derivatives Product Advisory Committee of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, made a grand entrance on horseback, showcasing his unique fashion sense. His viral photos and videos at the Ojude Oba festival captured the attention of netizens across Nigeria with some praising […]

June 20, 2024 267

NEWS

Ladoja sues Makinde over Ibadan Obas

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has dragged the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun to court over the recent elevation of 10 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown-wearing Obas. In the suit filed before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, Ladoja also joined the newly-elevated Obas as defendants. It will also be recalled that the governor last Friday presented […]

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