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Ooni honours Shona, Obesere, Kuti with Oodua Special Recognition Awards Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ooni honours Shona, Obesere, Kuti with Oodua Special Recognition Awards.  Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has honoured the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, DLA Toys and Amusement Park, Lagos and AVO Pizza Fabulous, Arepo, Ogun State, Chief (Mrs) Yeye Folashade Shona, Alhaji Abass Obesere, Mrs Jayeola Kuti with Oodua Special Recognition Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Ojaja Arena, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. In his address, Oba Adeyeye, who was represented at the occasion by Sooko Laekun of Ile-Ife, Chief Adegboyega Ogunwusi, congratulated…

To address flooding in Benue, FG starts work on dam construction Lagdo Dam To address flooding in Benue, FG commences work on dam construction. The Federal Government said it has started work on the construction of a multi-purpose dam upstream of the River Dura in the Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State to contain the heavy water that flows from that axis. The Deputy Director of Hydrology at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Robert Umezulike, disclosed this on Saturday while assessing the Makurdi-Gboko-Katsina-Ala highway, which was affected by the overflow of the River Dura that…

A school in Ogun shines in essay competition winning N250,000 prize A school in Ogun shines in essay competition winning N250,000 prize. The African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, secured first place with a prize of N250,000 and a full HP desktop computer in the grand finale of an essay and debate competition held for schools across Ogun State on Saturday. The grand finale of the competition, organised by the Adebiyi Habib Foundation, a non-profit organisation in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, took place at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to…

AMAA 2024: Jackie Appiah, Osita Iheme, Femi Adebayo, Others To Headline 20th Edition Jackie Appiah, Osita Iheme, Femi Adebayo, Others To Headline 20th Edition. African film luminaries are gearing up to dazzle at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Notable stars such as Ghana’s Jackie Appiah, Nigeria’s Femi Adebayo, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Osita Iheme, Kenya’s Kenneth Ambani, and Burkina Faso’s Charles Koutou will headline the 20th edition of AMAA, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Mr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe and Mr. Tony Anih shared these details following a recent Africa Film Academy board meeting. They announced that…

Messi’s Inter Miami Added To Participate In FIFA Club World Cup Messi’s Inter Miami Added To Participate In FIFA Club World Cup Messi’s Inter Miami Added To Participate In FIFA Club World Cup. Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami have been named as the latest addition to the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. The expanded 32-team tournament will be held in the United States in 2025 from June 15 to July 3 next year. The tournament will be made up of 12 teams from Europe, six from South America, 12 from Asia, Africa and North America with the…

Abuja Bikers’ Race: Oladele shines as he emerges winner Oladele shines as he emerges winner of 2024 race. In an electrifying display of speed and skill, Ogunrinde Oladele took the top spot at the third edition of the Abuja Bikers Race, crossing the finish line at’ the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, yesterday. The thrilling event drew in crowds of enthusiastic spectators, all eager to witness the adrenaline-fueled action unfold. Speaking to Journalists, Oladele said his victory is a result of proper preparation and hardwork, the 15 year old Cyclist said he intends to participate in the Olympics and other global…

MTN unveils eco-friendly SIM Cards, finding solution to Plastic Waste, Climate Change MTN unveils Eco-friendly SIM cards thereby finding solution to plastic waste and climate change challenges. MTN Nigeria has taken a bold step toward environmental sustainability with the introduction of its new eco-friendly SIM cards, aimed at reducing plastic waste and combating climate change. This move is part of MTN’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy to ensure that its operations have a positive and tangible impact on the environment. MTN’s Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer (CSSO), Tobe Okigbo, at the unveiling of the eco-friendly SIM cards, on…

MMA: Francis Ngannou knocks out Ferreira within four minutes Francis Ngannou Ngannou knocks out Ferreira within four minutes Francis Ngannou took less than four minutes to knock out Renan Ferreira, marking an emotional return to mixed martial arts (MMA). The former UFC heavyweight champion stepped back into the cage for the first time in over two years, having last defended his title against Ciryl Gane. In the interim, Francis Ngannou had pursued a brief boxing career, narrowly losing to Tyson Fury on points before suffering a brutal second-round knockout against Anthony Joshua. He had originally faced Ferreira prior to his…

Ecobank Hosts Its First Design and Build Expo with theme: “Building Nigeria Together” Ecobank Hosts Its First Design and Build Expo with theme: “Building Nigeria Together” Ecobank Nigeria is set to host its inaugural Design & Build Expo, aimed at highlighting the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in architecture, construction, building materials, household appliances, engineering, and interior design. This carefully curated five-day event tagged “Building Nigeria Together” will take place from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Victoria Island, Lagos, starting daily at 10:00 am. Approximately 60 exhibitors have already signed…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Gowon at 90th year First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Gowon at 90th birthday. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu joined family, friends and well wishers to celebrate Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon at 90. She said his life of simplicity, humility, grace, dignity, and patriotism to our nation offers hope on the future of the country . She was speaking at a special thanksgiving service to mark the 90th birthday of the former Head of State at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, where dignitaries, including former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and…