Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi died in the early hours of Thursday, 27 March, 2025 in the United Kingdom. Until her death, she was the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu. The Special Adviser to the former Governor, Mr Bolaji Tunji confirmed the incident to journalists in Ibadan on Thursday, 27 March, 2025. The late Governor Ajimobi’s eldest child who was married to the well-respected Ibadan-born politician and bank executive, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, was a…
Author: Adetutu Audu
George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time is dead reports thegazellenews.com Foreman, one of the sports world’s most influential people, died on Friday, 21 March, 2025 at the age of 76. Foreman’s family broke the news of his demise on his Instagram account. “Our hearts are broken,” the post stated. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering…
Gospel music sensation, Tope Alabi gave out her daughter, Ayokunm’s hand in marriage on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025. She got married to her beau, Oluwole in a private traditional ceremony on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025. In attendance were Funke Akindele, and few gospel ministers like Bidemi Olaoba, BBO, Woli Agba and many more. Despite efforts to keep the wedding private, videos from the ceremony were leaked and quickly went viral. One of the clips shows Tope Alabi praying for her daughter, who knelt before her, surrounded by bridesmaids. Another video captured the gospel singer offering prayers and words of encouragement…
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has asked some Nigerian nurses being probed for alleged examination fraud to leave the country. According to Nursing Times, the nurses, who are still awaiting the outcomes of their appeals, have had their visas revoked by the UK. The Home Office has reportedly sent them letters directing them to leave the country from next week. The deportation order follows an investigation by the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) into suspected malpractice at Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Oyo state. The investigation was launched after the NMC was alerted of “anomalous data”. The probe,…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs is set to announce the 11th cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday, 22 March, 2025. The 2025 announcement comes at a critical time, as Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem faces funding constraints and global economic headwinds. TEF continues to provide much-needed support, empowering African entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses and engines of economic growth. Each selected Tony Elumelu Entrepreneur will receive $5,000 non-refundable seed capital, a world-class business training on TEFConnect, one-on-one mentorship, and access to global networks and investment opportunities. The selection process is being conducted…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, on Thursday, 13 March, 2025, in Nigeria launched a ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service, which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost. This unprecedented service, which offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages, requires no additional application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers. Starting from Nigeria, it will subsequently roll out across other countries where Airtel Africa operates. According to research from Quartz, as of 2019, nine of the top…
MSport joins forces with Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) to unleash a breathtaking new TVC that is set to redefine sports entertainment and captivate football fans worldwide. This high-energy campaign showcases the passion, intensity, and thrill of the game, bringing together two of Europe’s football giants with MSport’s cutting-edge betting experience.As one of the biggest and best online betting Websites in Nigeria, MSport continuously pushes boundaries to deliver unparalleled excitement to sports bettors. This latest TVC reflects MSport’s commitment to excellence, reinforcing its market leadership while celebrating the electrifying connection between football and betting.Get ready for an unforgettable experience as…
As Nigeria prepares for its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), key stakeholders across the South-East Geopolitical Zone have assessed the region’s implementation efforts, highlighting the need for strategic collaboration and continuous peer review to accelerate progress on the SDGs. The assessment was part of the South-East Regional Consultation on Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR), convened by the Special Assistant on Media to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs in Enugu. According to a statement released by the Special Assistant on Media to the Senior Special Assistant to…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the critical need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. During a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), in Abuja on Monday, 11 March, 2025, President Tinubu reiterated that respect for the judiciary is crucial in upholding democracy and fostering harmony. The President advised the leaders to be more broadminded, selfless and focused on the larger vision of salvaging the region, politically and economically, by insisting that the judiciary’s interpretations of the Constitution be respected. “I am…
A Nigerian woman working as a TikTok content moderator in Kenya has been found dead under unclear circumstances. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, who had been employed by Teleperformance, a firm contracted to moderate TikTok content, was discovered dead on Friday, 7 March, 2025 in Nairobi. Her family, who had not seen her since she moved to Kenya in 2022, is now seeking answers. Ladi was found dead outside her apartment in Nairobi. According to CNN Journalist Larry Madowo, her coworkers claim she had been denied leave several times. Although she was entitled to one return ticket home every year, the deceased had…