By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Jan. 11, 2025 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded the appointment of Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade. He also congratulated the Alaafin-elect on his appointment as the new custodian of the timeless heritage of Oyo town. This is contained in a …
Read More »Veritas Kapital wins 2 awards at Lagos 2024 Customer Service Excellence
By Rukayat Adeyemi L-R: Mr. Godwin Agbonaye, the Regional Head of Lagos and South, Veritas Kapital, Mr. Abidemi Adesanya, representative of the award organisers and Mr. Arinze Adigwe, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Veritas Kapital at the presentation of awards clinched by the insurance company at the 2024 Customer …
Read More »Making of an Aláàfin: Bribe or gods? By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, January 12, 2025 In a viral video, Professor Wande Abimbola, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, and the Awise of Yorubaland – head of all Ifa oracle diviners – threw a bombshell. In it, he affirmed that the Oyo State government contacted him …
Read More »When Nigeria, in New York, USA, unveiled Olufemi Elias as candidate for World Court (See pictures)
Charge D’Affaires of Nigeria to the United Nations (UN), H.E Ambassador Samson Itegboje recently unveiled Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias to the Diplomatic Community in New York, United States of America (USA) as Nigeria’s Candidate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the Term 2027 – 2036. UN Permanent Representatives, …
Read More »Lagos Police command arrests 2,176 suspects in 4 months
By Deborah Akpede Lagos, Jan. 11, 2025 The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested about 2,176 suspects between September 2024 and January 2025. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olanrewaju Ishola, confirmed this on Saturday, while briefing newsmen on the Command’s recent achievements. He said that the 2,176 …
Read More »Nigerian Army redeploys top officers (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 11, 2024 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and posting of top officers of the Army. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Saturday in Abuja. Nwachukwu explained that …
Read More »Celebrating digital empowerment across West Africa: Virtual graduation ceremony honors over 70 graduates of Google professional career scholarship program
New York, NY — January 2025. On January 25, 2025, Africa Universities Fund, Inc. (AUF) will host a groundbreaking virtual graduation ceremony celebrating the achievements of over 70 young professionals from across West Africa. These trailblazers, according to a statement by the Fund, have successfully completed globally recognized certificate programs …
Read More »2025: Year of dreams By Ebuka Ukoh
As the new year begins, it’s natural to ask: What should I do differently? Perhaps you’re wondering how to be healthier, how to “japa” (move abroad), get out of debt, return to school, or finally achieve your dream life. These are legitimate concerns to have – you must raise, maybe …
Read More »Naira abuse: EFCC confirms invitation of Okoya’s sons for questioning
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Jan. 11, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited two children of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse. The EFCC Spokesperson, Mr. Dele Oyewale confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. “Yes, …
Read More »Nigerian striker, Nathan Tella, scores as Bayer Leverkusen beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2
Nigeria’s Nathan Tella marked an explosive start to the new year by scoring a brilliant goal in the opening seconds of Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. The match, which was the first of 2025 for both teams, saw Tella make an immediate impact with a goal just 25 …
Read More »Davido announces release of anticipated studio album “5ive” in March
Nigerian singer Davido By Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Jan.11, 2025 Nigerian Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album titled “5ive” in March. The music star, who took to his social media platforms to announce the dropping of the album in …
Read More »Fubara lauds Mbata’s emergence as Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General
By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt, Jan. 11, 2025 Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has hailed the emergence of Sen. John Mbata as the President -General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recalls that Mbata, who represented Rivers East zone from 1999 to 2007, emerged via consensus …
Read More »Edo’s Gov Okpebholo appoints ex-THISDAY Editor SA, Int’ al Development Partners
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the appointment of Mr. Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners. Before his appointment, Edomaruse was Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of METROWATCH, an online publication. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (FNGE) and a founding member of the Guild …
Read More »Plateau group urges power supply boost for farming communities
By Deborah Coker Abuja, Jan. 10, 2025 The Plateau Patriotic Front (PPF), a socio-political group, has urged the Plateau Government not to relent in its plan to boost power supply to farming communities in the state. The National Coordinator of the Group, Mr. Mani Imman made the appeal in a …
Read More »Police to begin 3rd party insurance enforcement Feb.1 – I-G
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Jan. 10, 2025 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, says the Nigeria Police Force will begin enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners in the country. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday in Abuja, said the I-G spoke …
Read More »Army directs troops to eradicate Lakurawa or send them packing
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Jan 10, 2025 The Nigerian Army has directed troops under Operation Fansan Yamma to either eliminate the Lakurawa sect or ensure their expulsion from the country’s territory. Maj.-Gen. Oluyinka Soleye, the Theater Commander of the Joint Task-Force Northwest, code-named ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’, issued the directive on …
Read More »Tinubu congratulates new Ohaneze Ndigbo president, Sen. John Azuta-Mbata; South-East governors pledge strong support
By Salif Atojoko, Abuja /Alex Enebeli, Enugu, Jan. 10, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Sen. John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former senator, represented Rivers East in the Senate from 1999 to 2007, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, …
Read More »EFCC arrests four Chinese, 101 others for suspected internet fraud in Abuja
In its ongoing efforts to clean the nation of internet fraud and other acts of corruption, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested four Chinese and 101 Nigerians in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of Abuja. They were arrested on Thursday, January 9, 2025. …
Read More »UN human rights Chief defends online hate speech regulation
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 10, 2025 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has argued that regulating harmful online content is not censorship. He emphasised that hate speech and divisive social media posts have “real-world consequences.” He also stated that there is a responsibility to regulate such …
Read More »Sen. Mbata emerges new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 10, 2025 The former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, Sen. John Mbata, has emerged the new President-General of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Mbata was elected at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held at the Old Government Lodge, …
Read More »Alaafin-designate: Oyo kingmakers reject Owoade’s appointment
By Remi Koleoso Ibadan, Jan. 10, 2025 Kingmakers in Oyo Town on Friday rejected Gov. Seyi Makinde’s appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The kingmakers, in a letter signed by their legal representative, Adekunle Sobalolu, and addressed to the state governor, declared the appointment of …
Read More »Nwapa, a source of pride, inspiration for many people, says Uzodimma
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has paid glowing tribute to the late foremost educationist and intellectual, Sir Christopher Ijoma Nwapa, describing him as a source of pride and inspiration for many. Sir Nwapa, whom the Governor described as the “last of the best” noted that he led …
Read More »Uzodimma to deliver key note address at Davos ’25.
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has been nominated as a keynote speaker at this year’s Africa House Future Forum at Davos, Switzerland. Africa House is an Action Platform where forward-thinking global leaders convene annually to co-create solutions, foster collaboration, and drive impactful initiatives towards the development of the continent. …
Read More »UN chief offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 10, 2025 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed sorrow over the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area, claiming lives and displacing thousands. The fires, described as some of the worst in the city’s history, have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes …
Read More »Tinubu to attend sustainability summit in Abu Dhabi
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Jan. 10, 2025 President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, Jan. 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take …
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