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Awujale Oba Adetona passes on at 91 Oba Sikiru Adetona Awujale Oba Adetona passes on at 91 The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona has passed on at the age of 91. The monarch reigned for over 64 years as he ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history. The news of his passing comes hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was announced. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed the monarch’s death on his X handle. He wrote: “With deep sorrow, we announce the transition of His…

UNILORIN honours 64 alumni, Oloyede inclusive at Golden Jubilee JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede UNILORIN honours 64 alumni, Oloyede inclusive at Golden Jubilee UNILORIN honours 64 alumni, Oloyede inclusive at Golden Jubilee. As part of the activities commemorating its Golden Jubilee, the University of Ilorin will, on July 16, 2025, honour 65 eminent Nigerians, most of whom are alumni of the institution. The landmark event, tagged “Investiture Ceremony of Unilorin Ambassadors, Distinguished Alumni, and Award of Excellence,” will be held at the university auditorium beginning at 11.00 am. Among those to be honoured are the eighth Vice Chancellor of the…

Kunle Afolayan unveils 115-capacity cinema Kunle Afolayan opens 115-capacity cinema Kunle Afolayan unveils 115-capacity cinema Nigerian Actor and Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced the launch of his 115-seater cinema named “The Kunle Afolayan Cinema.” The film Director took to his Instagram page on Saturday to share a sneak peek of the state of the art cinema. This launch celebrates the filmmaker amd his contribution to the film industry. In the video, the filmmaker was seen with Seyi Vodi. He also shared his deep appreciation to Seyi for his presence at the cinema. “It shall be called—the Kunle Afolayan cinema. For…

APC wins all chairmanship positions in Lagos LG election APC APC wins all chairmanship positions in Lagos LG poll The All Progressives Congress has clinched all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the local government election held in Lagos State on Saturday. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, which announced the results on Sunday, said the APC swept the polls in all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. In a major upset, however, the Peoples Democratic Party secured a rare victory in Ward D of the Yaba LCDA,…

Things to know about Ex-President Buhari Former President, Muhammadu Buhari The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London hospital in the United Kingdom. He died at the age of 82. Check out few things about his life: 1. Buhari was born on December 17, 1942, to Adamu and Zulaiha Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. He belonged to the Fulani ethnic group and was a devout Muslim. 2. He was a Major General in the Nigerian Army and served as Head of State from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985,…

Former President Buhari gives up the ghost in UK hospital The Former President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) Ex-President Buhari gives up the ghost in UK hospital Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development on Sunday afternoon. According to him, Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Details surrounding his death are yet to be disclosed

Peter Obi serves guests, sweeps by himself Peter Obi serving food Peter Obi serves guests, sweeps by himself Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has reacted to criticisms that greeted a recent viral picture in which he was seen serving food to people at a social event. Many critics had accused Obi who had indicated that he will contest the presidency in 2027 of seeking engaging in cheap populism to attract support of voters with the pictures. But the former Anambra State governor in a post on his X handle on Sunday morning dismissed the criticisms that have…

Natasha can’t be reinstated now – Senate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha can’t be reinstated now – Senate • Saying senate can rebuke an offending senator. The Senate has said that it cannot reinstate Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until it considers the contents of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgement in the case involving her and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The senate had, on March 6, suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months…

Tinubu praises Nobel laureate at 91; Soyinka, an inspiration to Nigeria, world President Bola Tinubu and Prof. Wole Soyinka Tinubu praises Nobel laureate at 91; Soyinka, an inspiration to Nigeria, world President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 91st birthday, describing the literary icon as an enduring source of inspiration to Nigeria and the world. The tribute was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu praised the globally acclaimed playwright, poet, and essayist for his lifetime of contributions to literature,…

Falcons certain of $200k for q’final qualification in WAFCON Super Falcons Falcons certain of $200k for q’final qualification in WAFCON • By conversion, the Super Falcons’ current earning is N305m. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are certain of $200,000 in prize money following their 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday night in Casablanca, Morocco, at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The slim win, powered by a late strike, ensured that the Falcons became the first team to book a place in the quarter-finals, with one group match still to play. The result also makes Nigeria the only team so…