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19 Northern Yoruba Kings Express Worry Over Delay In Appointment Of New Kings In South West

The Council of Yoruba kings (Obas) in the 19 Northern States has expressed worries over delays in selecting, accepting and appointment of Obas in Yoruba land after the demise of a king.
The Chairman of the Council, Oba Hassan Yusuf stated this while speaking with journalists in Bauchi during the 2023 annual meeting of the Council on Sunday.
He described the development as very ‘unfortunate’ as it has slowed down development in most of the affected communities over the years, adding that something must be done to change the narrative.
“The trend is rather unfortunate, the delay in appointment of a new Oba in Yoruba land is taking a very long time, even years unlike here in the North, few days or at most one week after the demise of a traditional ruler, another one is appointed and installed.”
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The Chairman who is also the Oba Yoruba of Maiduguri, Borno state, appealed to the people concerned to hasten the process in order to ensure traditional leadership is institutionalized in the entire South West subregion.
Speaking further on behalf of the other members of the Council, King Yusuf warned Yoruba people residing in the 19 Northern States not to in any way, struggle for leadership positions but respect their host communities.
He explained that the Yoruba leaders from across the 19 Northern states converged in Bauchi to deliberate on issues of regional and national development.
According to him, topmost among the Issues deliberated upon, included, peace building with other ethnics, Government of the day, and building lasting relationship to enhance peaceful coexistence.
He therefore drew the attention of the government on the current hardship being experienced by Nigerians, stressing that things were not easy.
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He however, declined further comment stressing that, “It is too early to assess the present Federal government.”
The Council Chairman urged his colleagues in the Northern States to always promote peace, unity and harmony between the members and the host communities.
Oba Hassan Yusuf said that the meeting was expected to come up with strong strategies that would build more relationships between the Yoruba with government at the Federal, states of their various communities as well unite Yoruba Community more in the 19 Northern states with their host communities.
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IPF Commends Tompolo’s Commitment To Security In Delta, Nigeria
Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) has commended High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his remarkable commitment to improving security in Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.
In a press statement by its national president, Comrade Ozobo Austin, the IPF described Tompolo’s gesture towards Delta Security Trust Fund as a demonstration of his firm commitment to promoting peace, security, and progress in the atate, Niger Delta and Nigeria.
The group’s leadership lauded Tompolo’s philanthropic efforts, which according to them, portrayed his dedication to the well-being and prosperity of the country.
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Recall that Tompolo promised continued support for the Delta State Security Trust Fund after making a handsome donation at the event held at the government house yesterday.
“The unprecedented donation and firm commitment to peace and security in the country by High Chief Tompolo are shining examples of his leadership and dedication to the development of Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
“We commend him for his vision and generosity, and we urge others to follow his footsteps in supporting initiatives that promote peace and security in Delta State and Niger Delta region.
“High Chief Tompolo’s support will go a long way in enhancing security measures in Delta state and contributing meaningfully to the overall development of the country,” the statement reads.
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University Suspends Students’ Union Over Controversial ‘Gender Swap Day’
The management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has suspended the Students’ Union Government (SUG) indefinitely following allegations of misconduct during the recently concluded 2025 Students’ Week celebration.
The decision came after photos and videos from the event’s controversial “Gender Swap Day” surfaced online, sparking outrage from members of the university community and the general public. The university said the activities violated its values, dress code, and moral standards.
In a statement signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the management described the incident as “regrettable and disappointing,” noting that some students’ actions were inconsistent with the institution’s core principles.
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An emergency management meeting held on Monday, October 13 reviewed the incidents and blamed poor supervision and coordination by the current SUG leadership for the disorder that occurred during the week-long celebration.
As part of the resolutions reached, the SUG has been suspended indefinitely to pave the way for a complete restructuring of student leadership and representation. The university also announced plans to introduce a new framework promoting accountability, discipline, and inclusiveness among student leaders.
“Students who were involved in actions that misrepresented the university’s image will face disciplinary action,” the statement read.
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“Those whose behavior involved criminal acts have been arrested and will be handed over to law enforcement for further investigation.”
In response, the SUG led by Victor Mishak Abednego, tendered an official apology to the university management, expressing regret over the embarrassment caused by the event and promising stricter adherence to university rules in future activities.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and moral integrity, warning that such conduct will not be tolerated in any future student-organized events.
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Fire Ravages Residential Building In Oyo
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that ravaged a residential building in Oyo, Oyo State.
The incident occurred at Aladota, Oke-Olola Area in Oyo around 9 am on Wednesday.
The chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.
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In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, Akinwande said that officers of the agency were immediately mobilised to the scene once they were informed.
“The fire incident was as a result of a spark from electricity which ignited combustible materials and set the room ablaze. No casualty was recorded. The agency was able to save properties worth millions of naira,” he said.
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