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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 12th of July
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos is great because it is a melting pot of all cultures #LagosAt50
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode , at the Lagos History Lecture held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Wednesday attributed the greatness of the State to its ability to be…
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I am the bona fide ruler of Lagos – Oba Akiolu
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Monday appeared before an Ikeja High Court in a suit challenging his installment as the ruler of Lagos. Akiolu's emergence is being challenged by…
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Opinion: The Ijesha Oba of Lagos and his confused history of Lagos
by Dele Awogbeoba A purported statement from the palace of Oba of Lagos stated that Eko (Lagos Island) is not part of Yoruba land. Part of that statement read: “Oba…
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Opinion: Oba of Lagos vs Ooni of Ife snub- The aftereffects
Omoshola Deji Civilisation and modern forms of governance have drastically diminished the power and authority of monarchs. Fading, not faded, our hidden admiration for primordial values sustains the influence of…
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I greeted the Ooni of Ife the Lagos way, I didn’t snub him – Oba Akiolu
by Dolapo Adelana The Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu has said he did not snub the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at an event as widely speculated…
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The Thread: All the Kings greater than the Oba of Lagos
You've probably heard of the snub Oba Akiola, the Oba of Lagos, gave the Ooni of Ife at a public event, which the Oba of Lagos is now allegedly pinning…
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Opinion: Ooni of Ife v Oba of Lagos- Matters arising
by Olatunde Bakare Yesterday, a video showing a mild drama between the Ooni of Ife and the Oba of Lagos surfaced online wherein the latter snubbed the courtesies extended to him…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Orji pledges to Ikpeazu | Okorocha advises Buhari | More
There is report that Boko Haram attacked the College of Administrative and Business Study (CABS), Potiskum, in Yobe State killing three students with at least twenty others injured. It was…
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Opinion: Why the ‘state of origin’ clause must be promptly abolished
by Chris Ngwodo & Naomi Lucas ...with political will, public opinion and a progressive moral consensus, we can nullify the most virulent forms of identity politics and chauvinism. Much has…
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Amanze Obi: Still on Oba Akiolu’s royal rascality
by Amanze Obi I saw an Oba who could not control his anger. He threw his royalty overboard and spoke like a street urchin. That was royal rascality at its…
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Oba Akiolu’s threat: Ndigbo in Lagos have moved on
by Ranti Joseph Ndigbo residents in Lagos said despite the unfortunate statement by Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, on Igbo in the state, they have forgiven the traditional ruler in…
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We have given you a lot – This is what OPC seems to be saying to Igbos in Lagos
by Chinwe Okafor One would expect that we'd be solving a problem not aggravating it. But the leadership of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) probably thinks otherwise. In a statement released…
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It’s deeper than you think – Read what Osun APC is saying to Igbos about Oba Akiolu
by Kolapo Olapoju At a time when conversation is at its peak and tribal tensions at a fever-pitch over the threats uttered by the Oba of Lagos against the Igbos; a…
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If you’re not involved, suspend the Oba of Lagos | Gov. Fashola has now been dragged into the matter
by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate suspension of Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, till after the governorship and state House of Assembly elections in…
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Hilarious! Top 11 memes from Oba Akiolu’s threat to Igbos in Lagos
by Chinwe Okafor Things escalated quickly when a purported accusation was proven right about the Oba of Lagos threatening that should any [body] not vote APC ticket bearer, Ambode Akinwunmi,…
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Another Angu: This ‘tweep’ is wondering if Oba Akiolu has been throwing people into the Lagoon before
by Kolapo Olapoju A fellow on Twitter, Tayo Gbemle is asking a very important question as to whether the Oba of Lagos has been throwing people into the Lagoon before…
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2 policemen arrested for stealing N30 million from Oba Akiolu’s palace
by S'ola Filani Two policemen, Victor Ikudehin, 34, and Philip Hunsa, 34, have been arrested for allegedly stealing N30 million from the palace of the Oba of Lagos - Oba…
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Opinion: The king’s speech and PDP’s selective amnesia
by Olumide Agoro The problem of the PDP, and a few of their sponsored elements within the Lagos APC, is they are totally undemocratic and deeply resentful of the freedom…
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Opinion: Fashola’s successor – Before we crucify Oba Akiolu
by Alfred Lawson Akiolu's love for Lagos must have driven him to want the best qualified man for Lagos, even though what he announced publicly ought to have been left…
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