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…An Iroko has fallen—Makinde The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors after a brief illness. He joined his ancestors at the age of 81. It was gathered that the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning having stayed indoor throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever, though, he was hail and hearty on Monday during which he personally received few guests that paid him congratulatory visits on his second year anniversary on that day. Making this announcement was the Baba-Kekere Olubadan and his younger brother, Dr Kola Balogun in a statement by the…

In a recent development, 38-year-old Gbenga Shola Collins has been declared wanted by the police after failing to appear in court for charges related to a bisexual act. Collins was initially arrested on August 13th, 2023, on suspicion of engaging in said act. Following his arrest, he was arraigned at Magistrate court Isabo on August 17th, 2023, to face the charges brought against him. However, on the same day, Collins was granted bail with the hopes that he would honor his legal obligations and return to court on September 8th, 2023. This was to allow for the continuation of his…

  MultiChoice, in partnership with Africa Magic, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), has announced that the 10th edition of its prestigious awards will hold from May 10-11 2024. The organisers also unveiled ace filmmaker, director, producer and pioneer Academy Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, Femi Odugbemi as head judge of the awards. In her welcome speech, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice described the 10th AMVCA as a celebration to mark a decade of brilliance, innovation, and the sheer magic of African storytelling on screen. The AMVCA has established…

‘As part of Olam Agri’s engagements and conversations, a delegation led by Anil Nair, Country Head & Managing Director of Olam Agri in Nigeria recently paid a courtesy call on the Vice president of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria; His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima GCON in Abuja. Discussions centered around Olam Agri leveraging its three decades of experience and expertise in Nigeria across food and agricultural value chains in order to accentuate and sustainably advance Nigeria’s food security initiatives. Olam Agri reiterated its intent to continue to collaborate and cooperate with the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure food security…

A lot has been written about Primate Ayodele Elijah, the founder and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. A lot has been said about him. If truth be told, there is probably no man of God who has made the headlines in recent times as much as Primate Ayodele did. He is always in the news, releasing astonishing prophecies or showing claims of prophecies that have just come to fulfillment. And at other times, the man is speaking truth to power, telling our leaders what they’re doing wrong and the consequences of their actions or inactions on the populace. Whenever…

Few weeks after his prophecy regarding the crisis in Haiti came to pass, another prophetic revelation of Primate Ayodele has been fulfilled in the nation of Haiti. Few days ago, the man of God in a video interview stated that the incumbent Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry will not be allowed to lead the country again. This was in the midst of the leader’s attempt to return to the country. The man of God further advised him not to attempt to take in troops into the country because he had signed an agreement with Kenya to provide about 1,000…

By Adeyemi Obadimu Veron As the holy month of Ramadan commences, honourable Ayodele Wasiu Sunday, popularly known as IWA, representing Abeokuta South Constituency II, urges Muslims to embrace love and compassion towards one another. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increased devotion to worship. It is also a time for Muslims to show kindness and generosity to others. Honourable Ayodele Wasiu Sunday, known for his dedication to promoting unity and harmony in the community, emphasizes the importance of demonstrating love and empathy during this sacred month. “I encourage all Muslims to use this time of fasting and…

The Senate is currently in a rowdy session after a senator raised an order that Senator Olamilekan Adeola has presented the budget padding issue and needs no back and forth on it. Senator Abdul Ningi had earlier alleged that N3.7 trillion was padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. While the parties called for a probe into the allegation, some northern senators disowned the claims made by Ningi, saying the Bauchi State senator did not speak for them. Parties demand N3.7tn padding probe, northern senators disown Ningi Presidency denies…

Folake Owodunni from Nigeria has emerged as the winner of the most prestigious award, the Global Aurora Tech Award 2024, for her groundbreaking startup, Emergency Response Africa. The announcement of Owodunni’s triumph coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day. Emergency Response Africa is dedicated to making healthcare accessible in Africa. This innovative solution provides sustainable and scalable emergency medical services, addressing critical needs in the regionSpeaking on the significance of Owodunni’s achievement, Head of Aurora Tech Award, Ekaterina Smirnova remarked that the recognition is a constant reminder of the pivotal role of women in bringing about change and innovation.…

…Calls for Harnessing of Post-Harvest Waste, SMEs Support The Group Managing Director of Amo Group, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, has called on the Federal Government to place the agricultural sector as the top priority in its quest to reverse the downturn in the economy, considering its huge contribution to employment, food security, and the nation’s development. Dr. Oduntan insisted that the Federal Government’s spend on agriculture is inadequate to stimulate the desired turnaround, compared to the 10 percent agreed in the Maputo Declaration by the African Union in 2003 and endorsed by member countries. He made this submission at the joint…