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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has promised to support a young man in his music career after being moved by his exceptional performance at the Heirs Insurance Travel Festival. The budding artiste, Tobi Godsent, captivated …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actress and YouTube film producer, Bimbo Ademoye, has poured out her heartfelt appreciation to her fans, acknowledging their unwavering love and support. Sharing her message on Instagram, the actress reflected on how she never knew what life with a loyal fanbase would feel like – …

BOSTON, MA, USA – Professor of Social Ethics and Director of the African Studies Center at Boston University, Prof. Nimi Wariboko (Walter G. Muelder Chair), has firmly denied a report published on November 2, 2025, by Abuja-based newspaper “The North Journals”, which he says “falsely attributed a statement to me.” …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, took time out of his demanding schedule to attend the traditional wedding ceremony of Mr. Adeboye Adebiyi Adewale, son of the late Omooba Adedeji Adesanya Adewale. The groom exchanged …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has opened up about the colleagues who stood by her during one of the most difficult periods of her life, when she was living in a church. In an interview shared on the official YouTube channel of Biola Adebayo Ent TV, George …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has reiterated his dedication to partnering with his alma mater to further its developmental goals and uphold its tradition of educational excellence. The Chairman …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI), has extended warm congratulations to Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, the Olu Ilaro-in-Council and the entire people …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – The amiable wife of the Ekiti State Governor and First Lady of the State, Associate Professor (Mrs.) Olayemi Oyebanji, has been formally presented with the certificate of office as the Grand Matron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Information …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, has applauded the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for approving and establishing a Police Mobile Force Command in Ogun West. …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a second batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. This comes just days after the president submitted the first list containing three nominees. The new nominations form part of the administration’s continued effort to strengthen …