Four talented young Muslims have been awarded brand new, fully furnished homes after emerging winners of a Qur’an recitation competition held in tribute to the late Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu, the mother of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The competition, which saw participation from more than 100 contestants drawn from across Kano State, was spearheaded by Senator…
In a heartwarming display of talent and familial camaraderie, a mother and daughter duo have become the highlight of Lagos State’s remarkable medal haul at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Ronke Olarinoye and her daughter, Florence Olarinoye, have not only made headlines but have also given sports enthusiasts reason to celebrate…
Star-studded intriguing Nollyood film “My Mother is a Witch”, is set for premiere in cinemas on May 23, its producers have said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anthill Studios, co-producer of the film, has released the trailer of the blockbuster on its Instagram page. The highly anticipated film is produced by Anthill…
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, concluded his mother’s funeral rites on Sunday, six weeks after the ceremony began with a thanksgiving service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral Church, also known as the Edo National Church, Benin City. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that Iyoba Omo N’Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare, passed away 49 years ago,…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Sunday in Abuja, commended Nigeria mothers for their pivotal roles and support to their families. The first lady’s commendation is contained in a special message to all mothers in the country on the occasion of the Mother’s Day celebration. She appreciated all women in the country for their…
The mother of Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, has died at the age of 93. The death was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, issued on Sunday in Katsina. He said: “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of…
The Southern Governors Forum (SGF) has extended its condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Dikko Radda, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Barebari. The forum’s condolence was conveyed in a statement signed by its chairman, Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and released to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday. The forum…
The remains of the mother of Gov. Dikko Radda, Hajiya Sarafa’u, have been laid to rest in his home town, Radda in Charanchi Local Government Ares. She died in the early hours of Sunday in Abuja at the age of 93 after an illness. The funeral prayer was led the Katsina Chief Imam Gambo Mustapha,…
A mother and her six-year-old child died in a house fire in Sydney’s south-west on Wednesday morning, authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said. Emergency services were called to the single storey house in Heckenberg at 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday (1330 GMT Tuesday), NSW Police said in a statement. Fire and…
A middle-aged woman and her two children have lost their lives in a fire incident which occurred on Sunday night in Ondo State. The fire incident happened at Rainbow Street, Onipakala Junction, off Adeyemi Road, Ondo, in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. A family source, speaking under anonymity, told the News Agency…
