Femi Adewale, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/femia/ ...express yourself Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:21:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Femi Adewale, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/femia/ 32 32 Suspected ​‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠​‍‍​​‌‌​poisoning: Death toll rises to 32, many hospitalised in Ondo https://freedomonline.com.ng/suspected-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0poisoning-death-to/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suspected-%25e2%2581%25a0%25e2%2581%25a0%25e2%2581%25a0poisoning-death-to https://freedomonline.com.ng/suspected-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0poisoning-death-to/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:21:38 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284423 The death toll from suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of locally brewed alcoholic substances in two communities in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen to 32. The affected communities are Araromi-Obu and Odigbo, where several residents, mostly youths, fell ill after consuming substances suspected to be herbal alcoholic drinks. Mr Taiwo […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/suspected-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0poisoning-death-to/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu: Dangote refinery proves Africa can build at scale https://freedomonline.com.ng/sanwo-olu-dangote-refinery-proves-africa-can-build-at-scale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanwo-olu-dangote-refinery-proves-africa-can-build-at-scale https://freedomonline.com.ng/sanwo-olu-dangote-refinery-proves-africa-can-build-at-scale/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:25:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284389 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the Dangote Refinery demonstrates Africa’s capacity to execute ambitious projects capable of transforming markets. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the Africa-Diaspora Leadership Programme 2026 Young Global Leaders Convening, held at the Dangote Refinery, Ibeju-Lekki. The event was tagged, ‘Building Africa at Scale’. The governor said the refinery was […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/sanwo-olu-dangote-refinery-proves-africa-can-build-at-scale/feed/ 0 24 die after drinking locally brewed alcohol https://freedomonline.com.ng/24-die-after-drinking-locally-brewed-alcohol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=24-die-after-drinking-locally-brewed-alcohol https://freedomonline.com.ng/24-die-after-drinking-locally-brewed-alcohol/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:13:08 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284357 The Ondo State Government has launched an investigation into deaths of over 24 persons in the Odigbo Local Government Area due to suspected poisoning from locally brewed alcoholic substance. The deaths which occurred over the weekend in Odigbo and Araromi-Obu communities, have thrown residents into mourning. Over 24 persons, mostly youths, died in the two […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/24-die-after-drinking-locally-brewed-alcohol/feed/ 0 Man allegedly slits mother’s throat, buries her in shallow grave https://freedomonline.com.ng/man-allegedly-slits-mothers-throat-buries-her-in-shallow-grave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=man-allegedly-slits-mothers-throat-buries-her-in-shallow-grave https://freedomonline.com.ng/man-allegedly-slits-mothers-throat-buries-her-in-shallow-grave/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:55:52 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284352 The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, Taye Kasali, for allegedly killing his mother, Mrs Kudirat Kasali, in Bode-Osi, Ola Oluwa Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Osogbo. Ojelabi said the remains of the deceased were recovered from […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/man-allegedly-slits-mothers-throat-buries-her-in-shallow-grave/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu ​‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‍‌​declares ‘state of emergency’ on waste management (see pix) https://freedomonline.com.ng/sanwo-olu-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0declares-s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanwo-olu-%25e2%2581%25a0%25e2%2581%25a0declares-s https://freedomonline.com.ng/sanwo-olu-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0declares-s/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:38:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284345 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared what he described as a “small state of emergency” on waste management to address challenges affecting refuse collection and disposal across the state. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration on Wednesday during an inspection of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, Lagos, accompanied by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/sanwo-olu-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0declares-s/feed/ 0 King’s College will remain shut until concession reversal – Union https://freedomonline.com.ng/kings-college-will-remain-shut-until-concession-reversal-union/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kings-college-will-remain-shut-until-concession-reversal-union https://freedomonline.com.ng/kings-college-will-remain-shut-until-concession-reversal-union/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:28:40 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284338 The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), King’s College Lagos Unit, says the foremost unity College will remain shut until the reversal of its concession. The Chairman of the unit, Mr Samuel Enang, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. “We have totally […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/kings-college-will-remain-shut-until-concession-reversal-union/feed/ 0 Partisan politics: Makinde warns monarchs https://freedomonline.com.ng/partisan-politics-makinde-warns-monarchs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=partisan-politics-makinde-warns-monarchs https://freedomonline.com.ng/partisan-politics-makinde-warns-monarchs/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:48:40 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284150 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has admonished traditional rulers in the state to be apolitical, insisting that the throne must remain neutral and be father to all. Makinde stated this on Saturday in Eruwa during the 1st coronation anniversary of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola. At the event, the governor was conferred […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/partisan-politics-makinde-warns-monarchs/feed/ 0 Seventeen years after Gani Fawehinmi: Activists, labour leaders, others speak on state of the nation https://freedomonline.com.ng/seventeen-years-after-gani-fawehinmi-activists-labour-leaders-others-speak-on-state-of-the-nation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seventeen-years-after-gani-fawehinmi-activists-labour-leaders-others-speak-on-state-of-the-nation https://freedomonline.com.ng/seventeen-years-after-gani-fawehinmi-activists-labour-leaders-others-speak-on-state-of-the-nation/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:35:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284148 Right activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations have called for urgent and comprehensive reforms to address insecurity, economic hardship and hindrances to Nigeria’s democratic growth. They made the call on Saturday at the 17th Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Lecture and Civil Justice Legacy Project in Ikeja. The lecture had the theme: “Democracy, Human Dignity and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/seventeen-years-after-gani-fawehinmi-activists-labour-leaders-others-speak-on-state-of-the-nation/feed/ 0 At Freedom Online lecture, Sanwo-Olu, Daniel, Akinadewo speak on 2027 elections, patriotism https://freedomonline.com.ng/at-freedom-online-lecture-sanwo-olu-daniel-akinadewo-speak-on-2027-elections-patriotism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at-freedom-online-lecture-sanwo-olu-daniel-akinadewo-speak-on-2027-elections-patriotism https://freedomonline.com.ng/at-freedom-online-lecture-sanwo-olu-daniel-akinadewo-speak-on-2027-elections-patriotism/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:57:47 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283801 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the media to uphold professionalism, verify information and combat misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Thursday in Lagos, while speaking as the Special Guest Speaker at the seventh annual lecture organised by Freedom Online, with the theme, “2027 Elections, Economy, Security […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/at-freedom-online-lecture-sanwo-olu-daniel-akinadewo-speak-on-2027-elections-patriotism/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s future: Security, strong institutions precondition for economic growth, say Lai Mohammed, Ladi Adebutu, Femi Adesina, Gani Adams at Freedom Online lecture https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerias-future-security-strong-institutions-precondition-for-economic-growth-say-lai-mohammed-ladi-adebutu-femi-adesina-gani-adams-at-freedom-online-lecture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerias-future-security-strong-institutions-precondition-for-economic-growth-say-lai-mohammed-ladi-adebutu-femi-adesina-gani-adams-at-freedom-online-lecture https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerias-future-security-strong-institutions-precondition-for-economic-growth-say-lai-mohammed-ladi-adebutu-femi-adesina-gani-adams-at-freedom-online-lecture/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:39:33 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283799 Nigeria’s future: Security, strong institutions precondition for economic growth, say Lai Mohammed, Ladi Adebutu at Freedom Online lecture

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerias-future-security-strong-institutions-precondition-for-economic-growth-say-lai-mohammed-ladi-adebutu-femi-adesina-gani-adams-at-freedom-online-lecture/feed/ 0 Condemnation trails Uber’s exit from Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/condemnation-trails-ubers-exit-from-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=condemnation-trails-ubers-exit-from-nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/condemnation-trails-ubers-exit-from-nigeria/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:39:51 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283752 The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria, describing it as unprofessional. AUATON National Spokesperson, Mr Jossy Adaraniwon, alleged that Uber left Nigeria’s ride-hailing market without prior notice to drivers. In a statement on Wednesday, Adaraniwon described the development as irresponsible and a disregard for thousands of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/condemnation-trails-ubers-exit-from-nigeria/feed/ 0 Osun guber: Oyebamiji ​‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‍​​‌⁠‌‌​congratulates Adeleke https://freedomonline.com.ng/osun-guber-oyebamiji-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0congrat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-guber-oyebamiji-%25e2%2581%25a0%25e2%2581%25a0%25e2%2581%25a0congrat https://freedomonline.com.ng/osun-guber-oyebamiji-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0congrat/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:14:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283599 The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Oyebamiji, in a statement on Saturday in Osogbo, urged Adeleke to protect the lives and property of all citizens, particularly during the post-election period. “In the spirit of democracy and as […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/osun-guber-oyebamiji-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0congrat/feed/ 0 2027: OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid https://freedomonline.com.ng/2027-opc-declares-support-for-tinubus-re-election-bid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-opc-declares-support-for-tinubus-re-election-bid https://freedomonline.com.ng/2027-opc-declares-support-for-tinubus-re-election-bid/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:48:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283587 The late Dr Frederick Fasehun faction of the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC), on Saturday, declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ​‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌⁠⁠​⁠‍‌​group made the declaration in Lagos at the celebration of its 32nd Founders Day and inauguration of a new National Executive Council (NEC). OPC was founded on August 29, 1994, and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/2027-opc-declares-support-for-tinubus-re-election-bid/feed/ 0 Dotun Oladipo: Family announces funeral programmes https://freedomonline.com.ng/dotun-oladipo-family-announces-funeral-programmes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dotun-oladipo-family-announces-funeral-programmes https://freedomonline.com.ng/dotun-oladipo-family-announces-funeral-programmes/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:24:40 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283565 The family of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 10 and 11, 2026 as the dates for the funeral programmes of the journalist and media entrepreneur. Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 56. According to the family, a service of songs will hold at DayStar Church, Oregun, Ikeja, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/dotun-oladipo-family-announces-funeral-programmes/feed/ 0 Impeachment threat: Ondo lawmakers, Speaker renew hostility https://freedomonline.com.ng/impeachment-threat-ondo-lawmakers-speaker-renew-hostility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=impeachment-threat-ondo-lawmakers-speaker-renew-hostility https://freedomonline.com.ng/impeachment-threat-ondo-lawmakers-speaker-renew-hostility/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:47:21 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283506 Spokesperson for the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Olatunji Ifabiyi, says the impeachment process against the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, is actively on course. Ifabiyi, who spoke on Thursday, dismissed reports that the impeachment process had been abandoned. He emphasised that the lawmakers have not dropped plans to impeach the Speaker, despite the ongoing reconciliation […]

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