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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed a deep sense of urgency for Nigeria to rise to greatness, admitting that he is “getting close” to the departure lounge of life. Speaking at the presentation of his latest book, “Nigeria: Past and Future”, Obasanjo offered a sweeping critique of Nigeria’s leadership over …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has clarified that the truck involved in the recent accident in Enugu State does not belong to the Dangote Group. According to DIL, investigations revealed that the vehicle in question is owned by Visco Investment Global Limited, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Muslim parents have been strongly urged to take the formal education of their children more seriously to ensure a brighter and more impactful future for the next generation. This call was made by Alhaji T.A. Akinwande, a retired senior civil servant and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAME IPOKIA,-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, has congratulated Oba (Dr.) Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan, the Onipokia of Ipokia-Yewa, on the double celebration of his 5th …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of extortion and excessive levy collection within the downstream sector. The allegation comes in the wake of a vote of no confidence passed on the …

The Nollywood industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden and tragic death of Ayomikun, the only son of veteran Yoruba actress, Peju Ogunmola. According to family sources, Ayomikun died after a fatal bathroom accident. He reportedly slipped and fell, and, tragically, was unable to get help in …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, who tragically died, following injuries sustained in an accident involving one of the company’s trucks. In a statement released to the press on …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Grace Adayilo, the Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has died after collapsing in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, in Abuja, the Federal Capital. Her sudden passing has left the FCT community in shock. While details remain unclear, no official …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ambassador Cornel Udofia, founder of the Center for Media Connect (CMC) and newly elected Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, has commended AIG Margaret Ochalla for her prompt attention to urgent and sundry issues affecting her Command …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has enjoined Mogajis (family heads) and Baales in Ibadanland to be security conscious at all times and report anything that can cause security breaches to law enforcement agents without delay. The Olubadan-designate gave these admonitions when Mogajis and Baales …