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BY ‘DEOLA ADEYEMI  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Yewa Youth Association achieved a significant milestone on Saturday, June 22, 2024, by hosting a pioneering Youth-Legislators dialogue titled “365-Day Stewardship and Youth Dialogue: A Conversation with Yewa’s 10th National and State Legislators.” Held at the ASUP Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro-Yewa, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy, addressed the recent fire incident at the church’s headquarters, stating it was not accidental but an opportunity for greater things. Speaking during a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, he …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai recently visited immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, fueling speculations about potential political maneuvers ahead of the 2027 general elections. This visit follows a recent meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Buhari, which occurred shortly after Atiku’s discussions with …

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has demanded the scrapping of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), citing mismanagement of the 2024 hajj operations. In a widely circulated video, Governor Bago expressed disappointment with the services provided by the commission, particularly highlighting inadequate accommodations for ‘Tent A’ pilgrims …

UNITED KINGDOM – John Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, recently underwent surgery in the United Kingdom at Princess Grace Hospital. The football star shared updates on his Instagram story, posting photos from the hospital. Before the surgery, he shared a picture captioned “Pre-op, let’s go.” Following …

ABUJA/LAGOS, NIGERIA – As part of activities to mark the 2024 World Environment Day, Nigeria’s wholesale financial institution, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) PLC said it has planted over 3, 000 trees in Lagos and Abuja respectively. This year’s theme, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” guided DBN’s comprehensive …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Olusegun Elemide, has emphasized the ongoing efforts to restore the sanctity of the legislative arm. Rt. Hon. Elemide who stated this in his address at the Special Plenary commemorating the first …

ACCRA, GHANA – JUNE 22, 2024: Access Bank Ghana Plc held its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its head office, marking a year of exceptional performance and growth. The Board Chairperson of Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, Ms. Ama S. Bawuah, presented the financial statements, highlighting the Bank's impressive performance …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals. Edwin said that the IOCs are deliberately and wilfully frustrating the refinery’s efforts to buy …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Exective Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency and The Ogun State Landscaping and Recreation Agency. In addition to the establishment of these two agencies, the third executive order, therefore …