Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ned Nwoko shines as Best Performing Senator of the Year 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko shines as Best Performing Senator of the Year 2025 • Award to be presented at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on October 15. Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko, has defeated his colleagues to emerge the winner of Best Performing Senator of the Year in the 2025 edition of the Democracy Heroes Award. In an online vote, he secured 4,685 votes, representing 29% of votes cast to lift the trophy, beating Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State, Sen. Sunday Karimi from…

Okunbo Honored With Leadership Award At INC-Americas Convention The Managing Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, (PINL) and Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotels and Apartments, Dr. Osahon Okunbo was honoured with award by the Ijaw National Congress, INC -America chapter, Houston, Taxas in the United States. The event was at the 2024 global convention which brought together prominent Nigeria leader and dignitaries from the Niger Delta region and across the globe. Osahon Okunbo, was honored as a Special Guest of Honor and Leadership Award recipient for his exemplary leadership and contributions to youth engagement, community service, and pragmatic leadership in the Niger…

Election 2027: Power minister, Adelabu declares interest in Oyo governorship race Adebayo Adelabu Election 2027: Power minister, Adelabu declares interest in Oyo governorship race Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has declared his interest in running for governor of Oyo State in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adelabu made this known while meeting with APC leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo zones in Oyo State. According to Adelabu, the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones in the state towards realising his governorship ambition. He allayed fears that the APC would impose an aspirant in 2027,…

52nd AAAN AGM: Makinde to declare Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State 52nd AAAN AGM: Makinde to declare Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will convene its flagship 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress from July 17–19 at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. This year’s theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” reflects the industry’s shared commitment to embracing innovation, resilience, and transformative leadership in a rapidly changing environment. The three-day gathering will feature a compelling blend of cultural heritage, strategic dialogue, and professional celebration. The first day…

A Nigerian fighting for Russia caught by Ukrainian Soldiers Kehinde Oluwagbemileke A Nigerian fighting for Russia caught by Ukrainian Soldiers The Ukrainian soldiers have apprehended a Nigerian man, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was fighting alongside the Russian army amid the lingering war between both countries. Kehinde was captured by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit composed of Russian fighters supporting Ukraine, Ukraine’s “I Want To Live” project confirmed. According to the project, Oluwagbemileke was caught in the Zaporizhzhia region after serving with Russian forces for 5 months. The unit revealed that the Nigerian has been residing in Russia since 2021…

MTN, 9mobile announce groundbreaking National Roaming agreement L-R: Abolaji Idowu, Chief Financial Officer, 9mobile; Omotola Ojutayo, General Manager, Business Development, MTN; Lynda Saint Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, MTN; Obafemi Banigbe, CEO, 9mobile, and Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer, MTN at the Media Briefing to announce 9mobile and MTN National Roaming Partnership in Lagos, today, July 3, 2025 In a landmark move set to redefine Nigeria’s telecom landscape, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) have officially announced the rollout of their national roaming agreement, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The three-year agreement…

Ahmed Musa now General Manager of Kano Pillars while restructuring’s ongoing Ahmed Musa and Abba Yusuf Ahmed Musa now General Manager of Kano Pillars while restructuring’s ongoing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has restructured the management board of Kano Pillars Football Club and appointed former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, as the club’s new General Manager. The resconstituted is part of a broader initiative to reposition the iconic club ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This was disclosed in a statement released Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who said the decision followed extensive…

Tinubu touches down in Brazil for BRICS summit Tinubu arrives Brazil for BRICS summit Tinubu touches down in Brazil for BRICS summit Tinubu to speak on economic reforms going on in Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled to hold from July 6 to 7. The president’s aircraft touched down at the Galeão Air Force Base at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, where he was received by the commander of the base, Brazil’s deputy minister for Africa and the Middle East, Ambassador Carlos…

WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons contend for $1m in tournament Super Falcons WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons contend for $1m in tournament The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the winners set to receive $1 million (over ₦1.5 billion). This announcement, made ahead of the tournament in Morocco, raises the total prize pool by 45 per cent to USD 3.475 million. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the adjustment aligns with the organisation’s strategic commitment to the growth of women’s football in Africa. “CAF is…

Constitution review: South-West asks for five new states, roles for traditional leaders Geopolitical zones of Nigeria South-West asks for five new states, constitutional roles for traditional leaders * Part of creation expected was New Oyo State from Oyo State, Ibadan from Oyo State… Creation of additional five new states, constitutional roles for the traditional rulers as well as creation of additional local governments and listing of Local Council Development Areas created by the Lagos State government in 2003 into the constitution were among the top demands of the people of the South-West as moves are ongoing to amend the 1999…