The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died at the age of 90. According to a family source, the monarch died in the early hours of Monday, 2 days after his 90th birthday.

An Adamawa state born politicians who is also a former Minister of Education and Petroleum, Professor Jibril Aminu, has died at the age of 85 today. The diseased, a distinguished diplomat, trained cardiologist, and an elder statesman, passed away in Abuja on this afternoon after a prolonged illness.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has initiated an inclusive review of the Obas and Chiefs Law of 2015 to address gaps in the existing laws and modernize them in line with current realities and governance.

The federal government has declared Thursday May 1st, 2025 as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, annual celebration.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government in a statement issued yesterday. Tunji-Ojo applauded Nigerian workers for their continued diligence and sacrifice to their motherland while recognizing their efforts as contributors to the country’s internal and external growth.

Today Oba Abimbola Owoade has officially ascended the throne of his fore fathers as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, marking a another chapter in the rich history of the ancient Yoruba kingdom. The coronation took place on Saturday at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other dignitaries in attendance.

The Netherlands has said yesterday that it was returning more than 100 artefacts “Benin Bronzes” to Nigeria that British troops looted in the late 19th century and ended up in a Dutch museum. British soldiers while on colonial expedition in Nigeria stole the ancient sculptures, including depictions of royal figures and animals, in 1897 from the Benin Kingdom in modern-day Nigeria.