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LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned that making popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) the next Awujale of Ijebuland could trigger serious unrest in Ijebu-Ode and across Ogun State if the rightful royal lineage is not followed. Speaking in a …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to reach a peace agreement with Iran, months after the United States joined Israel in carrying out strikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites during a brief conflict earlier this year. Speaking before Israel’s parliament on Monday, October 13, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, popularly known as IBD Dende, has joined well-wishers across the nation to felicitate Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended Adron Homes and Properties Limited for its unwavering dedication to providing affordable housing solutions across Nigeria. The commendation came from the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, during a …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ATTINGUÉ, CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Nigerian multinational conglomerate founded by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has officially commissioned its new cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire, about 30 kilometers from Abidjan. The landmark announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote …

Segun Adewale’s influence in juju music continues to echo through the Nigerian music industry, with his legacy as the creator of the Yo Pop genre standing as a powerful testament to his creativity and passion for fusing diverse musical styles. In 1977, Adewale joined forces with his close friend, Sir …

The late King Sunny Ade’s mother, Princess Maria Adeniyi Adegeye, was a devoted and influential parent who played a remarkable role in shaping her son’s life and career. Her guidance, discipline, and love became the solid foundation upon which the legendary musician built his legacy. Princess Maria passed away some …

…Nigeria’s Fintech Oversight Faces Major Setback FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – According to a report by Arise News on Wednesday, October 7, 2025, Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to tighten regulatory control over the rapidly growing financial technology (Fintech) sector have encountered a serious obstacle. A key legislative committee has disclosed that its …

The success of a man, it is often said, is not in ever failing, but in rising each time he falls. That timeless truth perfectly describes the extraordinary journey of Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, one of Nigeria’s most revered musical icons. His story is one of perseverance, divine grace, and …

…Defends Farmers and Lawful Landowners BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Former Minister and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator (Mrs.) Iyabo Anisulowo, has called for the immediate prosecution and conviction of land grabbers across Ogun State. She emphasized that the state government’s ongoing efforts to …