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In a dazzling celebration of culture, color, and royal tradition, Prince Adewale Oriola Adeyemi, an Ijebu prince and lawyer, married Princess Temilade Remi Adeoye in a grand ceremony that honored centuries of Ijebuland’s noble legacy. The seven-hour event took place at the C in Oniru, Lekki, drawing royalty, business leaders, high chiefs, and dignitaries from…
A teacher at Soun High School in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has died after being attacked by his students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. Reports say Mr. Adegoke confronted a group of students he caught gambling in a classroom. The students allegedly turned on him and beat him…
A tailor in Sagamu, Ogun State, Mr. Saheed Oyewole, lost four sewing machines worth about N940,000 and several other items after robbers broke into his shop early Sunday morning. The robbery happened on Aina Obey Street, Ajaka, in Sagamu Local Government Area. The thieves took away the sewing machines and customers’ clothes kept in the…
Chief Bode Mustapha says Senator Solomon Adeola embodies fairness, unity, and development across Ogun State The Osi of Egbaland and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Ogun State, Chief Bode Mustapha, has declared his support for the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), describing him as a performer, bridge-builder, and unifier who…
Nine of Nigeria’s leading banks reported a combined profit after tax (PAT) of N4.115 trillion for the nine months ending September 2025, marking a 1.5 per cent decline from the N4.176 trillion recorded during the same period in 2024. The banks are Access Holdings, Ecobank Transnational, GT Holdings, FBN Holdings, Sterling Holdings, Stanbic IBTC Holdings,…
ABEOKUTA — The Abeokuta Club has appointed former Ogun State governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and the Baba Laje of Egbaland, Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, as Vice Patrons. Announcing the appointments, the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Tunde Oluwasola, said the honour recognises their consistent support for the club’s mission of promoting unity, friendship, service, and the cultural advancement…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced plans to increase its stake in the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 20 per cent. The move aims to boost Nigeria’s local refining capacity and strengthen its role in the downstream oil sector. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, made this known at…
Pension schemes remain a crucial part of financial security for millions of Nigerian workers, helping them build a stable future after retirement. However, questions often arise about what becomes of a person’s pension savings when the contributor dies, whether before or after retirement. For many families, this uncertainty can create confusion during an already difficult…
ABUJA — The Department of State Services (DSS)https://www.dss.gov.ng/ has released the names of 115 former officers dismissed from the agency and warned Nigerians to be cautious when dealing with anyone claiming to be a DSS operative. The announcement, published on the Service’s official website on Tuesday, is part of efforts to sanitize the agency and…
In another remarkable gesture of philanthropy, billionaire businessman and Chairman of First Bank Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola, has announced a ₦4 billion donation to fund the construction of an Electrical and Electronics Engineering block at Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos. Otedola, who also serves as the Chancellor of the institution, made the announcement during the university’s…
