Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Negotiate with kidnappers, don’t use force’, abducted Oyo principal begs Tinubu, Makinde. Credit : IG | Temilolasobola The abducted principal of Community Grammar School, Esiele, Alamu Folawe, has spoken from captivity, making a fresh appeal to President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. She urged them to pursue dialogue over force to secure the release of herself and other abductees still held by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a video posted on Friday on Instagram by #Temilolasobola, a visibly distressed Mrs Alamu said she and other victims, including children, had been in the…

• Megastar Media Partners RCCG for Grand Football Finale. Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Solution Assembly, are set for an exciting climax to the “Jesus on the Football Pitch” Season 2 Football Tournament as Park FC battles Jesus Is King FC in the grand finale scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026. The much-anticipated encounter, according to the tournament organisers, will take place at the Car Park C Field by 3:00 p.m., with football lovers, church members, youths and supporters expected to witness an atmosphere of sportsmanship, entertainment and Christian unity. Organisers described the competition as more…

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Akinteye Babatunde, on Friday announced the mobilisation of all structures of the association and allied stakeholders for a solidarity and advocacy rally in Oyo State over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In an invitation issued on Friday to NANS structures nationwide, Akinteye described the continued captivity of the victims as heartbreaking and unacceptable, stressing that students across the country could no longer remain silent while innocent pupils and teachers remained in the hands of kidnappers. According to the letter, the solidarity movement…

Shareholders of First HoldCo Plc have approved plans to raise up to N253.099 billion as the financial services group intensifies efforts to strengthen its capital base and position itself among the strongest banking institutions in Nigeria. The approval was granted at the company’s 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Friday, paving the way for First HoldCo to achieve a paid-up capital of N1 trillion, comprising share capital and share premium. The move will place the parent company of FirstBank of Nigeria significantly above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s N500 billion minimum capital requirement for banks with international authorisation.…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, has extended his warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 66th birthday. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the occasion, Aare EmmanuelKing described Governor Dapo Abiodun as a visionary leader, accomplished administrator, and distinguished statesman whose purposeful and people-oriented leadership continues to foster remarkable transformation, progressive governance, and sustainable development across Ogun State. He noted that Governor Abiodun’s steadfast commitment to infrastructural development, economic advancement, youth empowerment, and the overall welfare of the citizenry has…

Late Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has announced the death of a Nigerian man, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, who was allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war with Ukraine. The news was made public on Thursday in statements issued by the Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrinform, and the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian authorities, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, who was born on April 28, 1992, hailed from Ilutitun in Ondo State and was killed during combat operations in the Kharkiv region near the settlement of Hrafske. The intelligence agency alleged that the Nigerian signed a…

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, May 29 issued statements on his achievements, challenges and policies of his government while marking his 3rd year in the presidency.  Here’s his full statement: Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the Nigerian people. Today, on the occasion of the third anniversary of our administration, I speak to you not only as your President but…

Ballon d’Or 2025 award. Photo: Ballon d’Or/X The Ballon d’Or ceremony for 2026 will take place for the first time in London on October 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England’s Stanley Matthews in 1956, organisers announced on Thursday. The most prestigious individual prize in football is an award that, for many years, has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won last year, in a ceremony held in Paris by Groupe L’Equipe, owners of the France Football magazine. The London venue for the 2026 ceremony was not…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has dismissed as false and misleading circulating online reports alleging that the Federal Government has suspended students’ upkeep allowance payments under the student loan scheme. In a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the fund described the publications currently making rounds on social media as fabricated and intended to misinform the public and create unnecessary panic among students and other stakeholders. “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund wishes to categorically refute and condemn the false and misleading publications currently circulating across social media and online platforms alleging that the Federal Government has…

Recently, FirstBank in partnership with Visa, launched the Visa Signature card in Nigeria, a premium offering tailored for affluent customers seeking global travel privileges, lifestyle benefits, and exclusive merchant deals. This card is positioned as a strategic expansion of FirstBank’s premium portfolio, targeting executives, entrepreneurs, and frequent international travelers. Visa Signature unlocks exclusive privileges for customers including lifestyle rewards and seamless access across Visa’s worldwide network, redefining what it means to bank with prestige. What Makes Visa Signature Card Stand Out? Multi-currency functionality: Make payments from your Naira, Dollar, Euro, Pounds account with just one card Global travel privileges: Access…