Author: Olugbenga Fashina

FirstBank Elephant Girls Crowned Zone 3 Champions, Qualify for WBLA Final Round Lagos, 5 December 2025 – FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, winning all three games. Representing Nigeria as the country’s sole team in the tournament, they overcame fierce competition from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Togo in…

Prince. Samuel Adedoyin at 90

1. Humble Beginnings Are Not Limitations Prince Adedoyin’s early life was modest, yet he refused to let his background define his future. Lesson: Greatness can emerge from anywhere. What matters is vision, discipline, and consistent effort. 2. Hard Work and Integrity Are Priceless He built his business empire through honesty, diligence, and moral discipline. Lesson: In a world driven by shortcuts, genuine success still rests on integrity and hard work. Character remains a powerful currency. 3. Entrepreneurship Requires Courage From small trading ventures to founding the Doyin Group, he embraced risk and innovation. Lesson: Young people should develop the courage…

PRINCE SAMUEL ADEDYOIN AT 90: A LIFE OF PURPOSE, PHILANTHROPY, AND PATRIOTIC EXCELLENCE By Fashina Olugbenga At 90, Prince Samuel Adedoyin stands as a towering testament to what vision, discipline, and a heart for humanity can achieve. His life story—woven through humble beginnings, relentless determination, and a deep love for Nigeria—remains a priceless inspiration to generations. Today, as the nation joins hands to celebrate his remarkable journey, we honour not just a man, but a legacy. Born into modest circumstances in Kwara State, young Samuel learned early the value of hard work and integrity. His upbringing shaped his resilient character…

The atmosphere at Ega Compound, Ifonyintedo Ward of APC in Ipokia Local Government was filled with renewed hope and unshakable determination as the FAYAB for YAYI Movement held its meeting earlier today. What began as a simple gathering quickly transformed into a powerful display of unity, loyalty, and purposeful resolve.Members of the ward turned out with enthusiasm, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the gubernatorial aspiration of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola—YAYI—and the reelection of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Voices rose with confidence as participants spoke on the need for continuity, stability, and purposeful leadership at both the state and national…

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA AS MINISTER OF DEFENCE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the Senate, where it received expedited screening and confirmation. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and had a distinguished military career. He was appointed Chief…

My attention has been drawn to a malicious, false, and baseless publication circulating online, alleging that I stated I resigned as Minister of Defence because I “cannot stand and watch the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.” I wish to state categorically and unequivocally that this publication is entirely false, deliberately mischievous, and did not originate from me or from any authorized representative acting on my behalf. The intent behind this fabrication is clear to tarnish my hard-earned reputation, sow discord between me and the Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and create needless…

A Trailblazing Union Leader Redefining Service, Discipline, and Development in Ogun State In a world where leadership often fades under the weight of challenges, a rare breed of men rise—not out of convenience, but out of conviction. One of such is Comrade Showunmi Kayode Amos, the outstanding Chairman of the Ogun State ACOMORAN (Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria), a man whose passion for service has transformed the narrative of commercial motorcycle operations across the state. From the moment he assumed office, Comrade Showunmi made it clear that leadership, to him, was not a title but a…

First Bank

NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF SALE OF FBNQUEST MERCHANT BANK LIMITED In line with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Rulebook, we wish to inform NGX and the investing public that First HoldCo Plc has successfully completed the full divestment of its 100% ownership in FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited to EverQuest Acquisition LLP. This transaction has been finalized after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria. For First HoldCo Plc Abiola Baruwa Group Company Secretary