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Governors of the South-West states are set to meet in Ibadan for an urgent, unscheduled session to discuss critical issues affecting the region, especially rising security concerns. The closed-door meeting, scheduled to hold at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, is being hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo,…
The Everlasting Fountain Welfare Initiative (EFWI) celebrated its second anniversary on Saturday by announcing ambitious plans to construct a 500-bed shelter for homeless families and individuals in Ogun State.The announcement came during a fundraising dinner held at Pearl School Hall in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.Speaking at the event, EFWI founder Abiola Adeniyi revealed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs). The order was issued during a security meeting with the nation’s service chiefs, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; the Inspector General…
The Mary Ojulary Foundation has announced that its financial support for young Nigerian entrepreneurs has now reached $180,000, disbursed in two phases under its mission to strengthen small businesses across the country. Speaking at the award ceremony for the second cohort of the Vanguard Fellowship Initiative in Lagos, Founder Mary Ojulary said the foundation was…
Paystack has terminated the appointment of its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations of sexual misconduct involving a junior employee. Olubi confirmed his dismissal in a blog post published on Saturday, November 23, 2025, stating that the decision came before Paystack concluded its internal investigation. The controversy began earlier in November…
Students’ Union Governments (SUGs) across tertiary institutions in Ogun State have thrown their support behind the Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Student Matters, Comrade Adeyemi Azeez, dismissing allegations of palliative diversion as baseless and misleading. In a joint statement released over the weekend, the student leaders distanced themselves from comments earlier attributed to…
A Nigerian Federal High Court has sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life in prison after finding him guilty on seven terrorism-related charges linked to violent activities in the southeast. Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the ruling on Thursday, said the prosecution had successfully proved that Kanu’s broadcasts and directives to members of the outlawed…
Olusegun Awolowo is dead. He was former Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). He was 62. The family, in a statement, confirmed the incident. It read: “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo. “He was the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and grandfather…
Extra income used to mean late nights or weekend side jobs. Today, tools like ChatGPT have made earning money easier, even for beginners. Since its launch in 2022, ChatGPT has helped millions with everyday tasks but many Nigerians are now using it to create real income opportunities. If you want to earn extra cash without…
Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss Olamide has clarified that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid began his music career before him, explaining that Wizkid had been active in the industry a year or two earlier. The statement, made during a recent interview with streamer Azeeez, was aimed at correcting the common misconception that both artists started their careers…
