Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I wasn’t prepared to rule Nigeria at 31, had good upbringing, training – Gowon General Yakubu Gowon I wasn’t prepared to rule Nigeria at 31, had good upbringing, training – Gowon • Creation of 12 states was a demand by the people. Nigeria’s former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon(rtd), has said said he was not prepared to rule Nigeria when he took over as a military head of state at the age of 31. Gowon said this during an interview with Arise TV. He narrated how his upbringing, and training as a military officer, prepared him to deal with…

Abacha’s CSO, Major Al-Mustapha to contest 2027 presidential election Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd) * The SDP State Chairman welcomes the declaration. Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), has formally declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Major Al-Mustapha made the announcement in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday during a strategic meeting with the state executive committee of the party and his supporters. Speaking at the gathering, he emphasized his readiness to serve the country with integrity…

Over 17 million Nigerians left for greener pastures abroad in 2023/24 – NANTA FILE PHOTO: Travellers Over 17 million Nigerians left for greener pastures abroad in 2023/24 – NANTA The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies said over 17 million Nigerians travelled out between 2023 and 2024. This is as the association announced that it would be organising a maiden edition of Eastern Travel Market 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital from 27th to 30th August, 2025. Vice Chairman of NANTA, Eastern Zone, Hope Ehiogie, disclosed this during a news briefing in Port Harcourt. Ehiogie explained that the event…

Tinubu will involve hunters as national security – Ooni President Bola Tinubu and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi exchanging pleasantries during a courtesy visit to the president on Sunday in Lagos…Photo: X || Bayo Onanuga Tinubu will involve hunters as national security – Ooni Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said President Bola Tinubu was ready to incorporate hunters fully into the nation’s security architecture. Oba Ogunwusi stated this on Wednesday when he received the Commandant General, Nigeria Forest Security Service, Joshua Osatimehin, in his palace in Ile-Ife. The monarch, however, called on members of the group not…

Oyo, ahead of 50th anniversary of Makinde, renovates govt house with N63.4bn Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo, ahead of 50th anniversary of Makinde, renovates govt house with N63.4bn * … noted that the Governor, deputy have been staying in their personal houses. Oyo State Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the sum of N63,479,858,000 for the overhauling of the Government House structures. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the council described the current state and ambience of the Government House as an embarrassment and an unbefitting facility.…

U.S.-Africa Business Summit: World leaders, business executives set for 17th in Angola President of the Republic of Angola, Mr Joao Lourenco U.S.-Africa Business Summit: World leaders, business executives set for 17th in Angola … to foster economic growth across Africa soil. From June 22 to 25, 2025, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the leading U.S. business association focused on strengthening commercial ties with Africa, will convene in Luanda, Angola. The summit will bring together global leaders and business executives to advance U.S.-Africa trade and investment relations. Under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.-Africa Partnership,” the…

Makinde wants orphanages, disability homes to register for govt support Tamunominini Makinde Makinde wants orphanages, disability homes to register for govt support The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, on Wednesday, urged owners of orphanage homes, foundations, disability centres, and others across the state to register with the state government so that they can benefit from the government whenever the need arises. Makinde lamented that some of them have yet to be registered with the government, which is depriving them of government benefits. Speaking in Ibadan while distributing food items, toiletries, cash and other gifts to children…

LG Demonstrates Total Building Solutions with Smart HVAC units at Mega Clima 2025 L-R: Field Engineer, System Air Conditioner (SAC), LG Electronics Nigeria, Rajendra Verma; Business Development Manager (SAC), Ifeoluwa Babarinsa; Business Development Manager (SAC), Anita Aigbe, and Design Engineer (SAC), Ayokomi Olaojo at the Mega Clima- ELAN EXPO 2025 at Lanmark Event Center, Victoria Lagos, Nigeria At Mega Clima 2025, West Africa’s premier international HVAC exhibition held at Lagos’ Landmark Centre, LG Electronics is spotlighting its latest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning breakthroughs. The company’s exhibit underscores a clear commitment to energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and the creation of…

GTBank commences USSD fee deduction from airtime GTBank GTBank commences USSD fee deduction from airtime Guaranty Trust Bank decides to adopt a new billing model for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data banking transactions. According to a message sent to customers, the N6.98 transaction fee will now be deducted from airtime balances, rather than bank accounts, starting June 18, 2025. “Dear Customer, please be informed that effective 18 June 2025, the N6.98 USSD fee will be deducted from your airtime balance, no longer from your bank account. Thank you,” the message read. This development reflects a broader industry realignment, mandated by…

FCMB assures shareholders of dividend amid CBN directive FCMB assures shareholders of dividend amid CBN directive FCMB Group Plc has assured its shareholders of dividend payouts in 2025 and the immediate years despite new regulatory measures from the Central Bank of Nigeria impacting banks with credit exposures under forbearance. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the company secretary, Funmi Adedibu, on Monday. In a circular signed by its Director of Banking Supervision, Olubukola Akinwunmi, on Friday, the CBN directed banks operating under regulatory forbearance to suspend dividend payments, defer bonuses for executives, and halt investments in foreign…