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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state• Unity between Ijebu and Remo communities seen as key to National Assembly approval• Talks ongoing on the proposed state name and capital Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State and...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake offered by the Alaafin• Ibadan traditional leaders describe the gesture as disrespectful and warn against repeat incidents• Governor Seyi Makinde has not commented directly on the controversy A short conversation between...

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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state•...

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KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake...

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