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By Simon A. FAKEYE Fisayo Soyombo in his so-called investigative report defamed Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun known as IBD when he said, “IBD International Hotels, Ilaro, well-known by all and sundry to have been built with proceeds of smuggling” (par 10). But in all of his 4,519 worded two reports, Soyombo would not give at least one evidence to establish his defamation that his target was a smuggler who deals in rice and guns, what a character assassination! The “Obidient” reporter – Soyombo – was quick to link Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was Peter…

Former National Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, on Friday, won the Edo State Labour Party governorship primary election. The Returning Officer for the election and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, declared Akpata as the winner after collating the results. Emetu said the lawyer polled 316 votes to emerge the winner of the exercise. Akpata had in December 2023 explained that his ambition is not being sponsored by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. He said there was no truth that Obaseki would back him if his preferred candidate in the Peoples Democratic Party lost the ticket.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, attended the funeral ceremony of former Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, in Owo, Ondo State. The funeral ceremony for the late Akeredolu was continued with a church service holding at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, in his hometown Owo. Shettima made this known in a statement he shared on his Facebook page on Friday, describing Akeredolu as a fearless soldier and unwavering advocate for his people. Shettima also lauded Akeredolu’s indomitable legacy of national service, courage, dedication, and his unwavering stance. Akeredolu, aged 67, died of postrate cancer in a German hospital…

There was panic inward Dormanlong Bridge, Fadeyi area of Lagos State on Friday after a tanker loaded with engine oil fell. A video which was shared on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s X handle on Friday, shows moment some residents trooped out with kegs and buckets to scoop oil on the road. According to LASTMA, emergency responders are already on ground mitigating the situation. Credit: X | followlastma

A political analyst, John Obuchi has blasted the National Coordinator, All Progressives Grand Alliance Media Warriors Forum, Mr Chinedu Obigwe for his recent media attacks against popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele over his prophecies regarding Anambra 2025 governorship election. Primate Ayodele had revealed that a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah can unseat Governor Charles Soludo and prevent him from getting a second term in office if care isn’t taken. The prophet warned Soludo to be wary of mistakes that can make his government become unpopular. In two different publications, Chinedu Obigwe in his reaction to…

For some weeks now the Dr. Dk and Dr. Mrs. Shade Olukoya Choral Competition for secondary schools in Lagos state has been on going, this is an event that discovers raw singing talents across the state, this competition is held Throughout the 6 educational district of the state and has featured over 164 participants from all the Lagos state educational districts both online and offline, with 14 participants emerging as the finalist. On the 25th of February, the final competition will hold at the grace hall of the MFM INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS YABA LAGOS NIGERIA. it is not surprising that the…

The Nigeria Biodiversity Conservation Alliance (NBCA) has commiserated with the grieving family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi. Until his death at the hand of a lion at the Zoological Garden of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Mr. Olawuyi was among several others, a dedicated veterinary technologist and the former Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the National Zoological Agency (NAZAP). In a statement signed by Mr. Dipo Bali on Wednesday, February 21, the NBCA said that it was deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Mr. Olawuyi.  Further, the group extended its deepest condolences to the deceased grieving family, friends,…

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the AIG Public Leaders Programme. Tailored for senior public leaders and delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; the AIG Public Leaders Programme offers an opportunity for participants to expand their conceptual frameworks and acquire practical tools essential for addressing challenges they face, including bureaucratic inefficiencies, political interference, the inadequacy of structures and processes for effective policy development and implementation. The AIG Public Leaders Programme features a comprehensive curriculum designed to accelerate the mastery of essential competencies crucial for effective governance, covering topics…

With several innovation and services introduced in recent months, as well as deployment of new technologies, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB), promoted and backed by Globacom, has continued to record impressive growth in its customer base. Launched in May 2022, with focus on the unbanked and under-banked in order to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria, MMPSB client base has been growing rapidly with   new customers leveraging its digital channels such as USSD, mobile app and internet banking to open accounts, buy airtime and data, pay utility bills and more. Industry sources attributed the influx Nigerians to the bank to their desire…

As global populations age, Africa remains a bastion of youthful promise, with around 70% of the continent’s population below the age of 30. This youthful demographic can be an asset – but only if it is developed, by empowering young people through training, and by giving them a stake in the growth of their countries’ economies. Helping to develop young people’s abilities and expanding the pool of skills is also in the interests of industry and big business. Over the years, the Federal government of Nigeria embarked on youth empowerment initiatives to harness skills and energy of Nigerian youths for…