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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Renowned African philanthropist and business leader Tony Elumelu is set to focus on transformative economic growth, youth employment, and energy transition as key priorities during this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late September in New York, USA. Elumelu will call for urgent action through various …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised his wife, Senator (Mrs.) Remi Tinubu, as his rock, confidante, and greatest supporter on her 64th birthday. Tinubu took to social media on Saturday, September 21, 2024 to share his heartfelt message, celebrating the unwavering strength and …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED This is an urgent call to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, regarding the flooded section of road between Sagamu Express Junction and the old Toll Gate. This area is causing significant gridlock and poses a serious danger to motorists and commuters traveling along the Lagos/Abeokuta-Sagamu-Ijebu …

The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom, in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has urged the federal government to open all borders in the country to ease the current economic hardship experienced by citizens. Speaking at the inauguration of the new executive members of the Integrity Obas Forum, …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies.  Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack …

…Presidential Committee on Flooding also donates N1bn BY ABU-SATAR HAMED MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA – Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has donated a whopping sum of one billion Naira to help assuage the pains of the Maiduguri …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A delegation from the Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has recently returned from Giessen, Germany, where they acquired valuable insights into the country’s esteemed Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. The primary goal of the trip was to explore potential …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his elder sister, Princess (Mrs.) Oluwabusola Abiade Bailey, née Olugbenle, on her retirement from …

…As Ado-Odo Hosts Distinguished Gathering BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ADO-ODO, ADO-ODO/OTA LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The ancient town of Ado-Odo in Ogun State was graced by a distinguished assembly as Ramon Nasir, Head of Media and External Relations at UBA Plc and his siblings laid their mother, Late Alhaja (Chief) …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has recently shared the reasons behind her extended hiatus from the film industry. In a post on Instagram recently, the thespian explained that she took a break to relax, reflect, and recharge. Omotola, who began her acting career at the age of …