Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Osimhen refuses to succumb to €75m Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal offer Victor Osimhen Osimhen refuses to succumb to €75m Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal offer Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has refused a €75m offer to join Saudi Arabia side, Al Hilal. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on his X account on Sunday, “Despite agreement between club to club with Napoli for €75m fee, Osimhen says no to the Saudi Pro League club. Galatasaray will insist on signing him with the race now open again.” While on loan spell at Galatasaray, Osimhen has been instrumental in the team’s success,…

NIN registration: We have already captured 59,786 inmates – NCoS NIN registration: We have already captured 59,786 inmates – NCoS The Nigerian Correctional Service has stated that 59,786 inmates have so far been enrolled in the National Identity Number registration exercise currently underway across custodial centres nationwide. The NCoS, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, on Sunday disclosed that the figure represents approximately 74 percent of the country’s total inmate population of 80,879. The registration, conducted in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission, is part of an ongoing effort to integrate inmates into Nigeria’s national identity…

FG to train mining professionals, partners Australian varsity R-L: Vice-Chancellor, Murdoch University, Prof. Andrew Deeks; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and another top university official during the launch of the capacity enhancement programme for Nigerian Mining Professionals at the University in Perth, Australia, recently. 8th June, 2025. FG to train mining professionals, partners Australian varsity * States programme was a vision conceived not up to two years ago to fill skill gaps. * Strengthening bilateral relationship between the two. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has officially launched a capacity enhancement programme for the…

‘It’s all over now, all is forgiven,’ – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu ‘It’s all over now, all is forgiven,’ – Tinubu On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu said that he had forgiven Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and was no longer angry with him, saying, “It’s all over now. All is forgiven.” Tinubu’s remark followed a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who had come to plead on behalf of the governor and others perceived to have offended with him. Chairman of the GAC, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, who received the president in Lagos, acknowledged…

With Ongoing Reforms, Nigeria gets boost to partner on global economic stage – BUA Abdul Samad Rabiu * … scrapping fuel subsidy was most significant reform. Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said that Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms have set the country firmly on the path to recovery and global relevance, urging the United Kingdom and its Western allies to strengthen partnerships with Africa’s largest economy. Writing in The Telegraph over the weekend, Rabiu said Nigeria had made bold structural changes that position it as a beacon of market reform on the continent. “Nigeria has decisively turned a…

House Of Adron Illuminates Ojude Oba Festival With Grandeur, Honours Awujale Of Ijebuland Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Nigeria’s leading real estate powerhouse, once again demonstrated its deep-rooted commitment to cultural heritage and community celebration by attending the 2025 edition of the iconic Ojude Oba Festival in spectacular fashion, proudly under the banner of the “House of Adron.” The House of Adron made a resplendent entrance into the Ojude Oba parade ground, capturing hearts and attention with its vibrant cultural regalia, energetic performances, and a regal display of unity, tradition, and luxury. In keeping with the brand’s identity of class…

Ijebu Ode aglow with grandeur, culture at Ojude Oba festival Ojude Oba 2025: Culture, Colour, and Class in Ijebu Ode. Credit: X | folastag, PoojaMedia, dammiedammie35 Ijebu Ode aglow with grandeur, culture at Ojude Oba festival Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is set agog with rhythm and radiance as the iconic Ojude Oba Festival returns in full blaze, transforming the historic town into a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and high society. The festival is a revered celebration in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and held annually on the third day after Eid-al-Adha, The festival is best…

2025 Durbar Festival: Crowd gather in Ilorin to celebrate in grand style Ilorin Durbar 2025…Photo Credit: Abdullahi Sanni 2025 Durbar Festival: Crowd gather in Ilorin to celebrate in grand style ‘…not just a cultural event; it is a spiritual remembrance.’ Residents, indigenes, and visitors are gathered at the Kwara Baseball Park in Adewole to witness the 2025 Ilorin Emirate Durbar Festival, a colourful celebration of culture, tradition, and unity in Ilorin, the state capital. The highlight of the event is the majestic procession of horsemen led by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari , who received tributes from dignitaries,…

Adeboye narrates what God said, advises youths to maintain destined place of worship Pastor Enoch Adeboye Adeboye narrates what God said, advises youths to maintain destined place of worship The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has encouraged youths to remain where God has divinely positioned them instead of moving from one church to another. He gave the charge during the June edition of the Holy Ghost Service, themed “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” which held in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, at the Redemption City of God, Ogun State. Adeboye cautioned…

Wilfred Ndidi rewards coach Ugbade with new car Ndidi and Ugbade Wilfred Ndidi rewards coach Ugbade with new car Wilfred Ndidi rewards coach Ugbade with new car. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has surprised his former grassroots coach, Nduka Ugbade, with a car gift, in a display of gratitude and appreciation for nurturing his talent. The 28-year-old, who recently suffered relegation to the English Championship with former Premier League winners Leicester City at the end of the 2024/2025 season, was filmed sharing a hug with a visibly emotional Ugbade before gifting him a Sport Utility Vehicle. The gesture, according to…