Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III Dignitaries, notably Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as frontline traditional rulers drawn from different parts of the country, led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, stormed Warri on Friday to join the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in celebrating the fifth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The roll call of distinguished guests at the event included Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas, representing Delta South; the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative…

Olusegun Obasanjo and Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf. Photo: AU A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, to discuss key regional developments and other issues of continental interest. According to a statement by the African Union, the meeting also focused on peace, dialogue and stability across the continent. Youssouf commended Obasanjo’s continued engagement in continental affairs and his efforts to promote peace and stability across Africa. The statement said, “The Chairperson commended President Obasanjo’s continued engagement in support of peace, dialogue and stability across the continent.”…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has approved the promotion of 7,472 personnel comprising 2,134 officers and 5,338 marshals as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, leadership and road safety operations across the country. The corps said the promotion was designed to reward merit and recognise the dedication, competence, discipline and years of service of personnel who have distinguished themselves in the discharge of their duties. In a statement posted on its X page on Friday, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps ,National Headquarters, Abuja, Osondu Ohaeri, said under the new arrangement, Heads of Departments, Corps Officers, Heads…

Dangote Transport has introduced a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria. The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was showcased to journalists during a guided tour of the transport operations centre, where officials highlighted the company’s commitment to leveraging technology and best practices to reduce road accidents and improve drivers’ behaviour. Speaking during the tour, head of Operations, Dangote Transport, Ibese, David Idiege, described the control room as one of the latest additions to the company’s comprehensive…

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to judicial officers in the state, describing the procurement as a reflection of his administration’s commitment to fair and responsible governance aimed at ensuring the independence of dedicated judicial officers and the proper administration of justice. The governor made the vehicles available earlier today and used the occasion to provide a comprehensive update on major investments in judicial infrastructure, revealing that the Zamfara State Government has funded the remodeling, construction and rehabilitation of various courts, including four Small Claims Courts, the Magistrate Court Samaru, the…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasion, urging Nigerians to reflect on the values of compassion, humility and service associated with the life of the Prophet Muhammad. “Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and…

23rd President of Bangladesh Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Photo: Reuters The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, describing the development as a significant milestone in the country’s democratic journey. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in a post on X on Friday, conveyed Nigeria’s congratulations to Alamgir, the Government and people of Bangladesh on behalf of the Federal Government. Alamgir was elected by Bangladesh’s Parliament, the Jatiya Sangsad, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, securing 255 votes against 88 votes obtained by his opponent, retired Colonel…

The West African Examinations Council has announced that the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates certificates are now available on its Digital Certificate Platform. WAEC made this known in a post on its official X handle on Friday, urging candidates to access their certificates through the platform. The examination body said, “The 2026 WASSCE for School candidate Certificate is now available for access on the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform.” Candidates can access, download and share their certificates through the platform by visiting the official WAEC website – https://www.waec.org/ or using the WAEC Digital Certificate mobile application.…

New Miss Grand USA 2026 Victoria Oluwakotanmi. Image: Instagram/@officialmissgrandusa, @crownlegacyllc Nigerian-American beauty queen, Victoria Oluwakotanmi, has been pronounced Miss Grand USA 2026, taking over from Mekayla Li, whose title was withdrawn just over a week after she was crowned. The Miss Grand USA organisation announced Oluwakotanmi’s appointment in an official statement unveiled on social media on Friday, following the termination of Li’s reign. Oluwakotanmi, who finished as the first runner-up at the pageant, will now carry the Miss Grand USA crown and represent the United States at the international level. “Victoria now steps forward to carry the crown, represent the…

To streamline the operations of taxis at the Abuja, Lagos and other airports under its management, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily banned Uber and Bolt e-hailing platforms, until talks are concluded among the parties. A lawyer who has been engaging with the taxi operators at the Lagos airport, Williams Ikem, told THISDAY that FAAN reorganised the activities of taxis at the nation’s two major airports, but would do everything possible to have full control of their activities and to determine the kind of services the taxis offer to air travellers who use the airports. “Over the…