Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gov Aliyu recognized with award for sustaining fight against banditry in Sokoto Governor of Sokoto state, Ahmed Aliyu Gov Aliyu recognized with award for sustaining fight against banditry in Sokoto. The executive governor of Sokoto state, Ahmed Aliyu has been honoured with an award of excellence in recognition of his administration’s dedication to maintaining security in the state. The governor was awarded alongside his Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Dadi Adare, who was recognised for his tireless effort towards community development. Alhaji Basharu Altine Guyawa, the convener of the Movement for Social Justice in Nigeria, said the award was in…

Van Persie becomes Feyenoord’s head coach Robin van Persie Van Persie becomes Feyenoord’s head coach Feyenoord Rotterdam has confirmed the appointment of Robin van Persie as the club’s new head coach, marking the beginning of a new era for the Eredivisie side. “The next chapter starts here. Robin van Persie, welcome home again,” the club said in an official statement released on Sunday. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the former Netherlands international and Feyenoord legend has signed a contract keeping him at the club until June 2027. Van Persie, who enjoyed a glittering playing career at clubs such as…

Tinubu sets in motion dual Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu expressway expansion L-R: Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi; Chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi and the President, CBC Global, Mr Yuan, during the flag-off ceremony of the rehabilitation, reconstruction and expansion of works on Lagos-Ibadan dual carriageway section 1: Lagos-Shagamu held in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Saturday. • Gov Abiodun did the flag-off representing President Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of Section One of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway and Section…

Ned Nwoko not taking offer of SUV, N10m monthly from Gov. Oborevwori Senator Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko not taking offer of SUV, N10m monthly from Gov. Oborevwori. This – Senator Ned Nwoko, the representative of Delta North in the National Assembly, has made a bold statement by rejecting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10 million monthly. While speaking in Idumuje Ugboko on Saturday, Nwoko expressed his dissatisfaction with the offer, citing that it doesn’t directly benefit his constituents. Nwoko, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasized that his primary goal as a…

TINUBU THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND FINTECH COMPANIES, FLUTTERWAVE SEEKS LISTING ON THE NIGERIAN EXCHANGE TINUBU THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND FINTECH COMPANIES, FLUTTERWAVE SEEKS LISTING ON THE NIGERIAN EXCHANGE President Tinubu said his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. He said this when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital in Abuja on Saturday afternoon. Flutterwave, a leading Fintech company founded by young Nigerians and headquartered in Lagos, operates in the U.S.,Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa, and 29 other African countries. Olugbenga Agboola, the CEO; Adeleke Adekoya,…

Meet Prince Adeyinka Muyideen Illo, A Community Leader Per Excellence Prince Adeyinka Muyideen Illo was born on March 22nd, 1978, in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, into a family deeply rooted in royalty. His father was His Royal Majesty Oba Momodu Illo, the first Oba of Ikeja, and his mother was Olori Kadijat Illo, daughter of the late Olu of Agboyi, Oba Yisa Durosinmi. Before the demise of his parents, they instilled in him a strong sense of tradition and leadership. Prince Adeyinka began my educational journey at Ikeja Primary School in GRA, Ikeja, before moving on to Victory College in Abule…

FG launches number one non-surgical spinal decompression center in Nigeria Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate. FG launches first non-surgical spinal decompression center in Nigeria. The Federal Government has unveiled Nigeria’s first non-surgical spinal decompression centre in Abuja, designed to enhance access to advanced healthcare services nationwide. The unveiling took place on Saturday in Abuja by the Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate, represented by the Director of Hospital Services at the ministry, Salaudeen Jimoh. In his remarks, Jimoh said, “We are here to represent the entire family of the Federal Ministry of Health. We are all interested…

Emir Turbaned Alhaji Yakubu as 10th Sarkin Gobir, Ilorin Emir Turbaned Alhaji Yakubu as 10th Sarkin Gobir, Ilorin Emir Turbaned Alhaji Yakubu as 10th Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin. It was a day of cultural pride and royal splendor at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as Alhaji Yakubu Olayiwola Gobir was officially turbaned as the 10th Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate. The Emir, while performing the turbaning ceremony on Friday, February 21, 2025, urged the new titleholder to uphold the virtues of selflessness, integrity, and community service that earned him the prestigious title. Speaking at…

NCAA and Travel Agents agree on regulation of members NCAA logo •  As this will not only protect the integrity of the agents before the flying public but will also curb quackery. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said it has accepted the call by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies to regulate its members’ activities. The aviation regulatory authority, however, promised to commence engagements to bring the group under the authority’s regulatory oversight. NCAA made this known through a post by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Micheal Achimugu, on X on Saturday. The NCAA is…

Nigeria expects to experience first lunar crescent February 28 – NASRDA Nigeria expects to experience first lunar crescent February 28 – NASRDA The National Space Research and Development Agency has said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, Dr Felix Ale, said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 A.M. West African Time. Ale said the predicted time of 1:45 A.M time, also known as the Crescent Zero hour, would be when the…