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A Reflective Piece by Olori Atuwatse III: Reflections on 2024 and a Vision for 2025 Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Modern African Queen, and Founder of Elevate Africa As the year draws to a close, I reflect deeply on the many experiences, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped 2024. This year has been a journey of profound growth, resilience, and transformation for me- one that has deepened my understanding of leadership, service, and the importance of staying true to one’s calling. Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Modern African Queen, and Founder of Elevate Africa…

₦1 Billion Monthly Market: Benue Unveils ZEVA Beer To Reach Target Benue Unveils ZEVA Beer To Reach Target Benue State has unveiled ZEVA Premium Lager Beer, marking its re-entry into the brewing industry after a 42-year hiatus. The state-owned brewery, operated by Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), aims to capture a significant portion of the state’s substantial beer market, estimated at ₦850-870 million monthly and reaching up to ₦1 billion during festive seasons. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia launched the beer at Ibrahim Babangida Square in Makurdi, reviving a legacy that began with the state’s first brewery established in…

Alhaji AbdulKadir Mahe, Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff, Dies at 73 Alhaji AbdulKadir Mahe Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff Dies at 73 The Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulKadir Mahe, passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after experiencing sudden weakness. According to a close family member, Mahe had shown no signs of illness the day before his death, actively participating in multiple public engagements. The family member detailed Mahe’s final day, noting that on Friday, he attended wedding ceremonies at both the Chief Imam of Ilorin’s residence and the Belgore family house. He…

Former US president, Jimmy Carter dies, aged 100 Jimmy Carter Former US president, Jimmy Carter dies, aged 100 Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the centre he founded has confirmed. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October. The Carter Center, which advocates for democracy and human rights around the world, said he died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia. The Democrat served as president from 1977 to 1981, a period beset by economic and diplomatic crises. After leaving the White House with low…

2024 in Review: Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Many Laurels for Outstanding Legislative Impact  Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Many Laurels for Outstanding Legislative Impact Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Many Laurels for Outstanding Legislative Impact As 2024 draws to a close, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel‘s legislative footprint in the 10th Assembly stands out as a remarkable testament to effective representation. In just 18 months since taking office, the former Governor of Ogun State has accomplished what many senators might not achieve in a full term, garnering multiple recognitions that validate his exceptional performance, writes Seunmanuel Faleye. A Season of Accolades The closing months of 2024…

Lagos APC points out LG, LCDA election conduct in 2025 APC logo Lagos APC points out LG, LCDA election conduct in 2025 The ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State says council election will be held in all 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this clarification in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, following speculations about the status of the 37 LCDAs in the state. “In recent times, the leadership of the APC in Lagos State has been inundated by the…

Haastrup, new Owa-Obokun gets staff of office from Governor Adeleke Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Haastrup, new Owa-Obokun gets staff of office from Governor Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to the newly-appointed Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup. The event, held at the entrance to Obokungbusi town hall, Ilesa, was attended by prominent Nigerians and traditional rulers. Among them were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun; the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi; the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, the Orangun…

Tariff review: Telecom operators not guaranteeing service availability if issues not addressed Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Telecom operators not guaranteeing service availability if issues not addressed Telecom operators not guaranteeing service availability if issues not addressed. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that operators could not continue to guarantee service availability while the sector might face grim consequences if nothing was done to increase the existing tariff. ALTON said this in a statement issued by its Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, in Lagos. The statement was obviously issued in response to the recent reports that the…

Kumuyi asks for Christians involvement in politics, not complaining Pastor William Kumuyi Kumuyi asks for Christians involvement in politics, not complaining The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has said Christians should go into politics. Kumuyi who was speaking during a recent chat with journalists, said Christians who shun politics have no right to complain if things are not getting better in the society. He said, “If you look at the situation of Africa, for example, some will say Christians are 35% and perhaps the same for the Muslims while you have others who are non-religious…

Army recognizes Lagbaja, names new recreational park in Plateau after him Army recognizes Lagbaja, names new recreational park in Plateau after him The General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General AE Abubakar, officially unveiled the Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja Recreational Park in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. According to a statement on the Nigerian Army’s website on Sunday, the park is named in honour of the immediate past president of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mariya Lagbaja, recognising her “outstanding contributions to the welfare of officers, soldiers, and their families, particularly within the…