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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe tied the knot with Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz, in 2022, becoming his second wife. While the marriage stirred conversations at the time, the actress has now opened up about the reasons behind her decision. In a recent interview, Mercy explained: …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke are set to lead dignitaries in celebrating Nigerian football legend Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye, popularly known as “Owo Blow,” as he marks his 70th birthday. The grand celebration will honour Dr. Owolabi’s immense contributions …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The management of Dangote Cement Plc has expressed its commitment to consistently prioritize the wellness of elders in its host communities. According to the Plant Director of the company’s Ibese Plant, Mr. Roy K. Uttam, the second edition of its “Day Out …

Opinion: BY MAHFOUZ ADEDIMEJI  On Sunday, September 13, 2020, the University of Ilorin community as a microcosm of Nigeria was thrown into a mourning mode. This was on account of the death of Prof. Ayobami Olubunmi Akinwale, a former Dean of Arts and one of the most dynamic theatre scholars …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerians to pray for divine intervention in the face of efforts by unscrupulous oil marketers to thwart the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following the previous sabotage of Nigeria’s four …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Director, Caleb Group of Schools, Dr. Ola Adebogun, has applauded Nigeria’s art collectors as the custodians of the country’s rich cultural heritage, thereby ensuring that traditional and contemporary art forms continue to thrive. Dr. Adebogun, who made these remarks in Lagos over the weekend, noted that …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering business phenomenon in Africa. Ijesaland is credited with originating the iconic ‘Nwa Boy’ style, now a …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The illustrious 42-year reign of Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has come to a close. As we bid farewell to this venerable monarch, may his soul rest in peace, freed from worldly burdens! May God comfort the people of Ijesaland …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump following his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Tinubu’s message celebrates Trump’s renewed leadership and acknowledges the significance of this victory for the American people. In …

…Says, “It Showcases Ogun’s Economic Resilience, Growth” BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country. Speaking during the public …