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[JUST IN] Olubadan: Makinde, Lekan Balogun, Ladoja, Other Kingmakers In Closed-door Meeting
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde is currently in a closed-door meeting with Lekan Balogun, ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja and other members of Olubadan-in-Council.
It was learnt that a new Olubadan may be announced after the meeting.
The meeting holds after members of the Olubadan-in-Council elevated to Obas have agreed to drop their crowns and revert to High Chiefs.
The Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun, who is the next in line to the Olubadan, had also agreed to revert to their original positions following the directive of Governor Seyi Makinde that they should revert.
This is the first meeting Ladoja, who is the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, will be attending a meeting with other kingmakers.
On Tuesday when the kingmakers met, Ladoja and the Iyalode of Ibadanland, Chief Theresa Oyekanmi, were absent.
However, it was gathered that although the Iyalode was indisposed, she was in support of the last week’s press briefing where the High Chiefs held that the Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun, is the next Olubadan.
Makinde during a condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, insisted that the next Olubadan of Ibadanland would be appointed and installed using the “original” system.
He insisted that Ibadan traditional institution must revert to its original concept.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that “this should be the last time there will be controversy on the next person who will ascend to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland.
READ ALSO: BREAKING: Kingmakers Announce New Olubadan
“I have heard enough on the controversy surrounding who or who is not next to be installed as Olubadan of Ibadanland and other narratives around the matter. So, let me state it clearly that Ibadan traditional institution must revert to its original concept. This must be the last time there will be controversy on who succeeds the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“As a government, I am giving assurance to indigenes and lovers of Ibadan that what Baba stood for is what I will carry through. So, whoever wants should key into it or not. We must do what is right to preserve the integrity and sanctity of the traditional institution of Ibadan land.”
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How Our Airstrikes Stopped Christmas Attacks In Nigeria — US Lawmaker
Riley Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia’s 2nd District, has linked the absence of Christmas attacks in Nigeria this year to US military airstrikes carried out against Islamist militants on Christmas Day.
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, Moore contrasted the situation with the past two Christmas seasons, during which he claimed Christians were killed in attacks across parts of Nigeria.
The lawmaker noted that this year’s response targeted extremist groups instead of marking another period of violence.
READ ALSO:Rep Moore Confirms 12 Tomahawk Missiles Launched In Sokoto
He added that US forces acted decisively against militants in coordination with the Nigerian government.
“For the past two Christmases, Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. This year, thanks to @POTUS, Radical Islamic Terrorists were on the receiving end of 12 Tomahawk missiles as a present.
“The successful strikes on ISIS, in coordination with the Nigerian government, are just the first step to secure the country and end the slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Moore wrote.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that American forces had conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in north-western Nigeria.
Trump, who spoke via his Truth Social platform, warned that more attacks would follow if the militants continued killing Christians, adding that the Department of War executed numerous “perfect strikes.”
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U.S. Lawmaker Reacts To Nigeria, U.S. Airstrikes
United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists.
Moore made the statement on Friday via his official X handle.
According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first step in addressing what he described as the ongoing slaughter of Christians and the broader security crisis affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines.
READ ALSO:US Dept Of War Shares Video Of Air Strikes In Nigeria
“President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end,” he said.
He that the administration’s resolve on the matter should not be underestimated.
“As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump‘s resolved in this matter.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: US Forces Bomb Terrorists Camps In Nigeria
“Tonight’s strike in coordination with the Nigerian government is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians,” he said.
He stressed that the operation signals a stronger stance by the United States in support of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle terrorism and violent extremism, noting that further measures could be taken if the situation does not improve.
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US Dept Of War Shares Video Of Air Strikes In Nigeria
A video footage of the US military air strikes in Nigeria has emerged.
The video was released by the US Department of War following its air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto.
Earlier, the US secretary of War, Pete Hegseth had confirmed that military air strikes hit terrorists in Nigerians, saying it was deadly.
Later on, the US. African Command, confirmed that it conducted the attacks described as very deadly by President Donald Trump.
Trump said he was only keeping the promise he made earlier last month to strike the terrorists he believes are killing innocent Christians.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: US Forces Bomb Terrorists Camps In Nigeria
Although described as powerful and deadly, the casualty caused by the attack is yet to be released.
Explaining further, security expert, Brant Philip, said the strikes may have been launched “from the USS Paul Ignatius, using a Tomahawk missile.”
The Nigerian government through its ministry of foreign affairs has also confirmed that the strikes were successful.
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