HEADLINE

LAGOS, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, for his extraordinary use of chess as a transformative tool to uplift underserved communities. Describing Onakoya’s work as “a reflection of the resilience and brilliance of Nigeria’s youth”, the President celebrated his achievements …

BY TAYO MABEWEJE ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – At the confluence of heritage and hope – where colour, culture, and community converge in rhythmic harmony – Governor Dapo Abiodun has redefined the Ojude Oba Festival as more than a celebration. To him, it is “a living flame,” preserving the soul …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, Honourable Philip Aivoji, has said that the party remained undeterred by the defection of Mr. Jide Oladiran (a. k. a Jandor) and his cohorts from the party. Hon. Aivoji, who made these remarks during a …

UMUAGBA, IMEZI-OWA, EZEAGU LG, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA – Emmanuel Ejeagha, the eldest son of the late highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, has revealed the reason behind the swift burial of his father, who was laid to rest within 24 hours of his passing. The veteran musician, popularly known for his hit …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his conglomerate paid a staggering N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government in the year 2024. He made this known during a recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that this …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Aliyu Audu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, has tendered his resignation, marking a sudden end to his tenure in the presidency. In a resignation letter dated June 8, 2025, and addressed to President Tinubu through the Chief of Staff, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A renowned Educationist and the Director of Caleb Group of Schools, Dr. Ola Adebogun, has described the 100 percent success the Group recorded in the 2025 UTME as an affirmation of its commitment to high moral and academic standards. Dr. Adebogun, who made these remarks during a …

SANGO-OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Presiding Pastor of Majestic Grace Embassy International, Iloye, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Pastor (Dr.) Grace Wisdom, has made the  public presentation of his book, “From Rejection To Revival: Betrayed, Broken, But Chosen” The book, a powerful and deeply moving account of the Dr. Grace Wisdom’s …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he is no longer angry with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The announcement came on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during a meeting with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC). According to reports, GAC visited the president specifically to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized that cultural festivals such as the Ojude Oba Festival are essential to boosting the local economy and enhancing global visibility for the state and Nigeria at large. The governor made this remark on Sunday, …