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Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji died aged 93 at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, palace spokesman said. President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde have expressed grief over the late monarch's death. Barring any unforeseen development, Dr. Lekan Balogun, who turns 80 this year, will be the youngest Olubadan in recent history. President urges discretion in selection of new monarch as odds favour Balogun. President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have expressed grief over the death of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.A statement issued, yesterday, by the palace spokesman, Adeola Oloko, confirmed that Oba Adetunji died aged 93 at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.The late monarch ascended the throne in March 2016, after the death of his predecessor, Oba Samuel Odulana, who died at 101. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed sadness over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adetunji. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has commiserated with the Oduduwa race worldwide, over the passing of the monarch. Oyo State Governor Abiola Makinde has described the late king as an "exemplary royalty, a great leader and an exemplary royal father".

Nigeria's President Tinubu has re-echoed his views on subsidy removal in his inaugural speech as the 16th president. Marketers have been affected by the announcement, with many filling stations stopping dispensing. The government has not provided a clear pathway for the removal of subsidies, leading to concerns about chaos and marketers hoarding products. Stakeholders have backed the plan, but warned that without proper consultation and planning, the removal could backfire. Energy expert Ameh Madaki believes a phased approach with proper consultation and pricing planning would prevent disruption to the economy. Nigeria's President Tinubu is ready to tackle economic challenges by allowing national and subnational governments to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity using local resources. This would improve electricity supply and drive investment in the electricity sector. Subsidies have deprived the economy and petroleum sector of investments, jobs, and revenues.

President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his opposition to state governments having their own police in an interview with Channels Television. He argued that state policing is not an option due to the propensity for governors to abuse their powers. However, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Iyorchia Ayu has accused President Buhari of being comfortable with the state of insecurity in the country, suggesting that the situation may not be about to change. Ayu criticised President Buhari for pushing the blame for the incessant killing of farmers by terrorists on locals along grazing routes. He argued that a security system that feeds on local intelligence and nuances is the best way to go, and urged Nigerians not to relent as hope is alive.