Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Nigeria loses experts trained with public funds to other countries – AfDB official African Development Bank Nigeria loses experts trained with public funds to other countries – AfDB official Senior Special Adviser to the African Development Bank President on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has lamented the mass exodus of highly trained Nigerian professionals, warning that the country is losing thousands of engineers and technical experts educated with public funds to foreign economies. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka added that Nigeria’s once-thriving universities and research institutions have deteriorated, resulting in a knowledge collapse and widespread brain drain that threatens the country’s future. In a statement…

Tinubu celebrates Olubadan at 90, first anniversary of coronation Oba Akinloye Olakulehin Tinubu celebrates Olubadan at 90, first anniversary of coronation …reign has been by wisdom, peace, and unwavering commitment. President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Oba Akinloye Olakulehin, on his 90th birthday on July 5 and the first anniversary of his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on July 12. Tinubu conveyed his best wishes on Friday in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu celebrates Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin at 90.’ The President said at 90, “His Majesty embodies…

Lagos seeks approval of 37 LCDAs in Constitution review Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Lagos seeks approval of 37 LCDAs in Constitution review Lagos seeks approval of 37 LCDAs in Constitution review, saying they have been nurtured and grown for certificate collection. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has urged the Senate committee reviewing the 1999 Constitution to recognise the state’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) created in 2003. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution on Friday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…