President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Tijani Folawiyo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Yinka Folawiyo Group, on his 65th birthday. In a personal tribute on Sunday, Tinubu hailed Folawiyo as “a beacon of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial excellence and a steadfast advocate for national progress.” Celebrating Folawiyo’s career, the President highlighted his role in advancing…
The remains of the late Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona were on Monday laid to rest in Ijebu Ode in accordance with the Islamic rites at the event presided over by the Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Sheik Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo. The Ijebu monarch, who joined his ancestors on Sunday afternoon…
Hundreds of young Nigerians marched through the capital of Benue State on Sunday, demanding immediate government intervention following a fresh wave of deadly violence in the region. The demonstration was triggered by the killing of dozens in Yelwata, Guma LGA, during a night-time attack believed to be carried out by armed assailants. The incident added…
Oyo State has been struck by two devastating accidents within hours of each other, resulting in the deaths of a two-year-old girl and two adult men. On Tuesday afternoon, emergency services in Saki received a distress call regarding a child who had fallen into a well in the Sango area of the town. The well,…
In 2024, Canada and Israel have emerged as the frontrunners in a new study identifying the most startup-friendly countries, while South Africa found itself at the bottom of the list. The research, conducted by Hostinger, evaluated various factors to determine the best environments for early-stage entrepreneurs. Canada claimed the top spot with a perfect score…
Alhaji Anofi Elegushi, the Commissioner of Operations, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says the commission remains committed to improving its operations by ensuring the 2025 Hajj operations is better than previous years. Elegushi said this on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of a training organised for tour operators companies in Abuja….
A 28-year-old man has been rescued unharmed after police in Adamawa State, supported by local hunters, launched a joint operation against suspected kidnappers in the Gombi hills. The victim, Isah Adamu from Gurin town in Fufore Local Government Area, had been seized by gunmen before security forces tracked the group to their hideout. Police said…
Brussels is closely following the current developments with student protests in Serbia and urged all sides to refrain from violence, European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier said on Monday. Serbians, mostly young people and students, have been protesting in Belgrade, Novi Sad and other major cities for about two months now. They are demanding justice for…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslim and Christian faithful to embrace peace, unity and good neighbourliness as Lent and Ramadan begin. Tinubu made the call in a special message to both faith communities on Wednesday in Abuja. “With profound reverence to God Almighty, I greet the Christian and Muslim faithful on the solemn occasions of…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Catriona Laing, for her selfless service and collaborative efforts with the Nigerian Parliament during her 5-year assignment in the country. Gbajabiamila said during her term, Ms. Catriona provided a lot of support to the…
