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THE GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN LED ADMINISTRATION WILL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG ATHLETES TO BE A GOOD AMBASSADORS OF THE STATE AND SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS. THE COMMISSIONER FOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT HONOURABLE WASIU ISIAKA MADE THIS KNOWN AT THE FIRST 3 AND 10KM MARATHON RACE WHICH TOOK-OFF IN SAGAMU AND ENDED IN IPERU THIS SATURDAY. HONOURABLE…
Grammy Award-winning star Burna Boy has paid glowing tribute to his grandfather, Pa Benson Idonije, describing him as a man to whom he would remain forever indebted. The singer made the remark as family members, friends, music icons and admirers gathered in Lagos to celebrate the 90th birthday of Pa Idonije, a revered broadcaster,…
Nigeria’s fast-rising music sensation, Ehigie Moses Ikeakhe, popularly known by his stage name Winnerman, has further confirmed his growing influence across Africa after delivering a thrilling performance in Cape Town, South Africa. The energetic entertainer shut down the city during a night of music and entertainment at Saint Lounge, located on 37 Harrington Street in…
The images from the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival travelled far beyond Ijebu-Ode. For several days, social media platforms were dominated by colourful processions, horse-riding displays, elaborate fashion, and a celebration of Yoruba heritage that attracted attention from across Nigeria and the diaspora. Hotels operated at capacity, local businesses reported increased patronage, and the festival once…
Winner of Skit2Screen Season 2 Talent Discovery Leading West African cinema chain, Filmhouse Cinemas, has announced the winner of the second edition of its Skit2Screen talent discovery initiative. Designed to identify emerging acting talent within Nigeria’s digital creator ecosystem, Skit2Screen Season 2 concluded with a standout performance selected through an industry-led review process conducted by…
Dangote Salt recently deepened its engagement with local communities through a series of outreach activities that highlighted the vital role of salt in traditional industries and everyday life during the just concluded Sallah celebration. The initiative, which spanned artisan clusters and commercial centres in Kano, underscored the importance of salt beyond household consumption, while reinforcing…
Gazing at two large engraved 16th-century elephant tusks on display at Nigeria’s National Museum in Lagos, a guide surprised visitors by telling them, “You can touch them gently.” One of the three galleries at the museum in Nigeria’s cultural and entertainment hub has been remodelled to allow visitors to interact with some artefacts,…
• Yilwatda commits to peaceful polls• Fayose, Oluyede trade words over guber election • You can’t match Oyebanji, ex-gov tell PDP’s candidate• Gunmen attack Osun Accord Party Chairman The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, has said that the British Government would deploy observers to monitor the forthcoming governorship elections in both Ekiti…
President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
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