…Nigeria in memory of the late matriarch, providing access to clean water for thousands of residents. He further announced plans to establish the Abibatu Mogaji Islamic Centre in Abuja to promote Islamic scholarship, leadership development, science, and technology education. The presidential aide also revealed that a mo…
…from an alleged letter reportedly sent by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, recommending names for consideration in the selection of a new Awujale. The council described the move as unauthorised, misleading and contrary to the established legal and traditional framewo…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA - The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the killing of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following allegations of child theft. The Command described the incident as barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law, vowing to ensure that those involved are br…
Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has explained why some of his colleagues in the music industry go broke. The 'Who's Your Guy' hitmaker explained this while addressing fans during a performance at an event over the weekend. According to him, extravagant spending on parties and women…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on his landslide victory in Saturday's governorship election. He described the victory as a reward for good governance and effective service delivery. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, said this i…
By Enitan Abdultawab Popular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has announced that he has fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis, during their family introduction ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hamzat Ha…
…extensive grassroots campaign across the state and enjoyed significant support among artisans, traders, pensioners, and other segments of the population. Bejide argued that the alleged resort to vote-buying by the ruling party was itself evidence that the ADC posed a serious challenge in the election. "We went from hou…
…the weeklong operation, a total of 278 commercial motorcycles were impounded, restoring sanity and improving compliance across the affected areas." The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, reaffirmed the agency's commitment to sustaining enforcement operations until full compliance is achieved. A…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its support towards the Omi
…heads. Over on X, folks spotted a Tesla with an authorized limousine permit sticker for San Francisco County and the San Francisco International Airport. A spokesperson for SFO told TechCrunch that "Tesla has been issued a limousine permit to operate at SFO. This is for traditional limousine operations, meaning the veh…
…Ake Palace, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday. The conference, themed "Cultural Renaissance and Creative Economy: Harnessing Africa's Heritage for a Sustainable Future," brought together traditional rulers, scholars, policymakers, business leaders, members of the diplomatic community and cultural enthusiasts from across…
…those who participated in the three-day gathering were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and iconic Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), alongside entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers. The event created space for discussions on…
…Dublin-Green, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management at Renaissance Capital Africa, argued that traditional banks operate under heavier regulatory requirements than fintechs. According to him, banks face stricter rules on capital adequacy and non-performing loan (NPL) ratios, creating what he d…
…from the European Parliament, Russia and Japan, GLOBE International is a non-partisan parliamentary organisation focused on strengthening governance for sustainable development and climate action. In an official invitation signed by GLOBE Legislators' Chief Executive, Malini Mehra FRSA, Onuigbo will succeed Argentine p…
…agencies, election observers, traditional rulers, religious leaders, labour unions, artisans, market women, persons living with disabilities and party supporters for their contributions to the success of the election. The governor particularly hailed the unity displayed by leaders of the APC, noting that for the first…
…to slow down AI, guys. It's getting really dangerous." But then boom, "Here's our most insane ever, super powerful model, go off." Anthony: In some ways this feels like a microcosm of a lot of the discussion around AI, where people like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang are [saying], "Hey, let's try to lower the temperature.…
,,,Stakeholders Demand Stronger Monitoring By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). They made the cal…
…will illuminate Charles’s other personal income. The king owns both Balmoral and Sandringham Estates, which were inherited from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. They were exempt from inheritance tax under a long-standing government agreement. Other private sources of income could include money from investments…
The history, development and feats achieved over the years in the Nigerian theatre circle, even in Africa, cannot be well-captured
…and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, expressed gratitude to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his prompt intervention and unwavering commitment throughout the period of the boy's captivity. He noted that the government's swift response brought hope and reassurance to the victim's family, the people of Idogun, and…
…Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who secured 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of the Action People’s Party (APP) scored 213 votes, while Clement Funso-Nejo of the Boot Party (BP) garnered 70 votes. A total of 70,770 votes were cast, with 602 rejected votes. The election was conducted across Okitipu…
…Command along the Igbariam/Achalla Road. The suspects are Williams Ndifon and David Missang, both aged 27 years, who were riding on a Daylong motorcycle. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command, SP Toochukwu Ikenga, said on Sunday that "a thorough search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery…
…that the religion prescribes severe consequences for unjust killings and upholds the sanctity of life. While acknowledging the efforts of the Kogi State Government, Sheikh Adam commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his support for religious organisations and his commitment to maintaining peace and security in the st…
…the group demanded expedited clarifications from the electoral body to ensure that sanity prevails in the polity ahead of the 2027 election. Specifically, the group predicated its demand on the need for INEC to prevent contestants of doubtful background from taking part in the 2027 presidential poll, in order to prohib…
…Akwanga. Halilu Danladi of the All Progressive Congress (APC ) secured forty-five thousand, three hundred and sixty two, while Hon Labaran Maku of Labour Party scored twelve thousand, nine hundred and thirty one,to come second, with Emmanuel David Ombugadu of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) securing eleven thousan…