Idowu Hamed

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Rep. Kabiru Mai Renovates 80 Cemeteries As Constituency Projects In Zamfara

ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA – A member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Mai Palace, has undertaken the renovation of 80 cemeteries across the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, describing the effort as part of his second-term constituency projects. Speaking during …

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How Hotel Building Under Construction Collapses, Claims Life Of Owner In Edo

UROMI, ESAN NORTH-EAST LG EDO STATE, NIGERIA – A tragic incident occurred in the Idumoza Community of Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, as a hotel under construction collapsed, killing its owner, Harrison Isesere. The building reportedly gave way on Friday, August 1, 2025, while Isesere was …

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Super Falcons Captain Ajibade Recounts Her Humble Beginnings

…Reveals How She Once Hawked Olive Oil, Kunu, Zobo Drinks  At MFM LAGOS, NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain and Atletico Madrid star Rasheedat Ajibade has recounted her humble beginnings, revealing how she once hawked Olive oil, Kunu, and Zobo drinks during church programs at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles …

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Tinubu Directs Immediate Implementation Of Pension Increase, Free Healthcare For Retirees

.. Says, Those Who Served In Uniform Deserve To Retire With Dignity and Peace of Mind BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate implementation of a long-anticipated pension increase, along with the rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees under the …

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Trailblazing Journalist and Media Icon, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Dies At 82

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dr. Doyin Abiola, pioneering journalist, media executive, and wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has passed away at the age of 82. She reportedly died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after a prolonged illness. A trailblazer in Nigerian media, Dr. …

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 “You Are the Master of Your Fate”, Ayelagbe Inspires Students At YPDC Summer Programme (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Secretary of Yewa South Local Government, Comrade Abduljabar Ayelagbe, has urged students to take control of their future, declaring that they are “the masters of their fate and captains of their souls.” Ayelagbe made this statement on Monday, August 5, 2025, …

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Abiodun Mourns Death Of Dr. Doyin Abiola, Hails Her Legacy In Journalism, Democracy

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Dr. Doyin Abiola, the widow of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola and a trailblazer in Nigerian journalism. Dr. Abiola, former Managing Director of National Concord newspaper, reportedly died on Tuesday …

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Long-Awaited Promise Fulfilled: Olympic Champion Chioma Ajunwa Receives Her Due 25 Years Later (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – In 1996, Chioma Ajunwa etched her name in history as Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist, soaring to victory in the women’s Long Jump event at the Atlanta Games.  Her triumph was not only a personal milestone but a national moment of pride, breaking barriers …

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Seven Ado-Odo/Ota Councillors Face Backlash For Opposing Rate Hike Bill

OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Seven councillors from the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are facing a wave of condemnation following their decision to vote against a proposed bill seeking to increase local government rates and levies. The controversial bill, which aimed to revise upward several taxes, …

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How Ex-Governor Ladoja Nominated As 44th Olubadan, Awaits Governor Makinde’s Approval

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has been nominated by the Olubadan-in-Council as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on July 7, 2025. The council has formally submitted Ladoja’s name to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State …

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