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The family of His Imperial Majesty Oba Okunadé Àdèlé Síjúwadé Olúbùṣe with Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀ Ọba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II expressing their gratitude to all royalties and guests who made it to the The 10th memorial Of 50th Ooni of Ifè, His Imperial Majesty Oba Okunadé Àdèlé Síjúwadé Olúbùṣe. Ọọ̀ni gave his speech and celebrated the legacy that lives us by the late Imperial Majesty and further asked everyone to rise and give a standing ovation to honor the life, legacy, and enduring impact of the beloved late monarch.

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President assured them of his administration’s commitment to resolving the liquidity challenges in the power sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, disclosed that a ₦4 trillion bond programme has received anticipatory approval from President Tinubu to address the liquidity…

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has reaffirmed its strategic cultural alliance with the British Council, setting the stage for a dynamic year of collaboration aimed at growing Nigeria’s creative economy and global cultural footprint. During a high-level visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, the British Council’s Country Director in Nigeria, Donna McGowan, led a delegation to meet with the Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa. The dialogue was focused on scaling up joint efforts in cultural diplomacy, youth development, and sector-wide growth. “The creative sector is not only the heartbeat of…

By Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi In the evolving theatre of Nigerian democracy, 2027 will not be remembered as just another election year. It will be remembered as the final, unequivocal reckoning—the moment when Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns with a thunderous mandate to seal his legacy and silence a gallery of critics who have feasted gluttonously on imbalanced diets of propaganda, false prophecy, AI manipulated videos, bigotry inspired WhatsApp and Zoom groups, fabricated news reports, fake screen shots, manufactured precision guided outrage, and selective amnesia. Make no mistake: Tinubu’s landslide is inevitable. The numbers are already writing themselves in the annals of…

Remarks by Hon. Kayode Oladele , Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission at an interactive meeting with the media held on July 24, 2025 at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, esteemed guests and colleagues, It is both a privilege and a necessity that we gather today to speak on a matter of national importance the strategic partnership between the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the media, and the vital role of the press in advancing equity, justice, and national cohesion through effective communication and public enlightenment. The Role of the Federal Character Commission…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, as President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of Nigerians. At the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Yilwatda, the party’s national legal adviser and deputy national secretary, were elected by consensus. The meeting also extended the tenure of zonal, State, council and ward executives until December 31, 2025. President Tinubu emphasised the need for increased community engagement and greater responsiveness to citizens’ concerns. “Nigerians are still complaining at the grassroots,” the…

Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned for crucial private matters. Here is a profile of Yilwatda: Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is a distinguished academic, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for humanitarian and poverty reduction initiatives. Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area, he hails from a lineage of service, being the son of the Late Rev. Toma Yilwatda. From an early age, Prof. Yilwatda…

As part of its unwavering commitment to digitally transform Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), leadingfinancial institution Fidelity Bank is set to empower entrepreneurs across the country with cutting-edge digital tools designed to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive sustainable growth. Through the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), the bank will equip 100 growth-ready entrepreneurs with a comprehensive digital toolkit that includes: a POS desktop system, access to ERPRev software, receipt printer & barcode scanner; inventory & management tools. business training and support; free fidelity pos with branding and onboarding assistance Interested entrepreneurs can apply via: https://bit.ly/SMEEmpowermentprogram2025 Commenting on the…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as an embodiment of integrity, humility, culture, dedication, and service to humanity. The Awujale passed away on Sunday, July 13, and was interred the following day. At the eighth-day prayer held on Sunday for the late monarch at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, President Tinubu said the Awujale was a pride of the Yoruba race. “Today marks a significant day in our nation’s history, particularly in the history of the Yoruba people. Nowhere will you find a…

Last Sunday, within hours, I lost two men I held in the highest esteem: my dear predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, and Kabiyesi, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland, who joined his ancestors after over 65 remarkable years on the throne. Kabiyesi was more than a royal father to me. He was a confidante, a guide, and a man of truth whose wisdom never failed to steady those who sought it. In over six decades on the throne, he ruled with rare dignity, candour, and courage, always putting the people first with an unmistakable sense of duty.…