By Chief (Dr.) Fassy Adetokunboh Yusuf THE world’s longest reigning paramount monarch, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona is 64 years on the throne. A patriot and nationalist of the highest order, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was officially crowned on April 2, 1960, six months before the country’s attainment of independence. His coronation…
A strong judiciary and commitment to the rule of law are essential for drawing in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to Barr. Bashir Maidugu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Legal, Research, and Compliance). He stated this while addressing stakeholders at the Nigerian Diaspora Global Network (NiDGN) on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Maidugu, drawing on…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his Special Adviser on Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), Hon. Moji Omisore, on the occasion of her birthday, applauding her sense of commitment and devotion to public good. Governor Adeleke describes Hon. Omisore as a principled and forthright politician, noting that her records…
Comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has stated that he has no regrets about supporting Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 polls. Speaking on stage during his AY LIVE show in the early hours of today (Monday), he mentioned that he faced challenges, including his house being burnt down, immediately after…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba ,and his wife Mary, have welcomed a set of triplets. Alibaba announced the news on Monday through an Instagram post, revealing that the newborns, all boys, became part of the family two months ago. The boys have been named Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew. He wrote:…
Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola has expressed gratitude after undergoing an emergency surgery. Taking to her Instagram account, the movie star disclosed details about the procedure. The actress stated that her recent holiday trip resulted in an unplanned surgery which was successful, and required her to spend her holiday recuperating. Opeyemi Aiyeola wrote, “Got every reason…
Nigerian swimming coach Akinrodoye Dare, also known as Coach Dreh, reportedly to have swam the entire 11.8 kilometers of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday. Coach Dreh was said to have completed the challenge in two hours and 33 minutes and fifty seconds, to raise awareness about mental health issues, particularly suicide, and…
Senator Shehu Sani, a former federal lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, says if his position and advice were heeded in 2028, the State would not have found itself in the present economic predicament. Senator Shehu Sani noted that he was insulted and bullied for rejecting the $350 million World Bank loan…
Senator Shehu Sani, a former federal lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, says if his position and advice were heeded in 2028, the State would not have found itself in the present economic predicament. Senator Shehu Sani noted that he was insulted and bullied for rejecting the $350 million World Bank loan…
Formula One owners Liberty Media have agreed to buy MotoGP on Monday in a deal valued at around $4.5 billion, the American company said. MotoGP said in a statement that Liberty Media would acquire “approximately 86 percent” stake from Spain-based owners Dorna in a deal valued at 4.2 billion euros ($4.5 billion). The acquisition is…
