Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated Chief Bukola Olawale Olopade on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) describing him as a worthy ambassador of Ogun State. Governor Abiodun, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said Olopade, with his wealth of experience spanning decades in sports administration, would definitely perform beyond expectations in the new role. He further noted that Olopade has carved a niche for himself in sports administration through unwavering dedication and tenacity, adding that the appointment represents a round peg in…
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The Alapomu of Apomu, His Royal Majesty Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, has denied allegation of inciting electoral violence in Osun State. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Tolu Adetunji, the Monarch said his attention has been drawn to a video where he made a speech at the flag-off of a road construction in Apomu. He said he never urged members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to attack supporters of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 election as alleged about the video. He said there was no where in the said video that he mentioned 2027…
The Anwar Ul Islam College Agege Old Students Association (ACAOSA) 1984 set will be celebrating 40 years since their graduation with a two-day event themed “Celebrating Four Decades of Unity and Progress.” The celebration kicks off on Friday, November 22, 2024, and runs through Saturday, November 23, at their alma mater in Agege, Lagos. The reunion opens on Friday with a Jumat service at 2 p.m. at the school’s mosque on Oniwaya Road. This will be followed by a project handover ceremony, where members of the ACAOSA ’84 set will present their contributions to the school’s development. Wrapping up the…
The Board of Directors of NNPC Limited has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments, reports thegazellenews.com According to a statement by the spokesperson of the company, Olufemi Soneye, on Thursday, 14 November, 2024, the changes reflect NNPCL’s continued dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector. According to him, the following key appointments have been made: Mr. Adedapo A. Segun has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Segun previously served as the Executive Vice President, Downstream, where he made significant contributions to the company’s downstream operations. Mr. Isiyaku…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has alleged a plot by oil cabals in Nigeria in collaboration with some International Oil Companies (IOCs) to make sure private refineries in the country, including the new Dangote Refinery, do not function. Speaking at the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service with the theme: ‘Total Restoration’, the respected cleric, Adeboye stated that some unscrupulous oil marketers were bent on ensuring Nigerians continue to suffer for their gains. “Are we under a curse? We have four refineries. We poured all kinds of money into them,…
The annual arts challenge by Artsforchange Foundation is set to hold on Thursday, 14 November, 2024. The project, which is the third edition, is supported by the arty Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). At the grand event to hold at the prestigious Kunle Afolayan Production Hub (KAP Hub) in Ikeja, this year’s winner is expected to go home with a whopping one million naira. This year’s theme for the competition is CITYSCAPE, CITY LIFE. According to the promoter, Titiloye Amzat, this year witnessed unprecedented huge entries across the country, with the majority being youths. He thanked LIRS and FirstBank for…
American jewelry designer, Jennifer Meyer is engaged to Nigerian billionaire heir fiancé, Geoffrey Ogunlesi, 33. The 47-year-old jewelry designer proudly showed off her massive diamond engagement ring as they attended Baby2Baby gala in Los Angeles. The ring looks to be in the $500,000 range, The Diamond Bank in Los Angeles told DailyMail.com. Meyer revealed in September that she got engaged to Geoffrey Ogunlesi, son of Nigerian billionaire lawyer and investment banker, Adebayo Ogunlesi. Jennifer and Geoffrey started making public outing last summer. Her red carpet debut with Geoffrey came seven years after she split from Tobey Maguire, 49, and three…
Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and ex-Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim has passed away. She died in Abuja on Tuesday night, 5 November, 2024, after a brief illness. Admiral Ibrahim, who served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2010 to 2012 and as Chief of Defence Staff from 2012 to 2014, is now grieving the loss of his wife. Aminat’s funeral took place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in accordance with Islamic rites. Family sources have confirmed the death revealing that the deceased was surrounded by her loved ones…
Nollywood actress, Ufoma McDermott has revealed that her stage four kidney disease was caused by prolonged misuse of strong painkillers due to migraines and headaches. In a recent episode of the WithChude podcast, she disclosed that her kidney disease Ufoma, 43, said she found out about the cause after she and her brother were both diagnosed with kidney disease, sparking fears that it might be genetic. “I really wish everyone would understand the importance of health. My brother was diagnosed late on Stage 4 of kidney disease and he goes straight into dialysis and has complications. I was diagnosed earlier.…
Ambassador Lilian Onoh, Nigeria’s former envoy to Namibia, has opened what could be a Pandora’s Box, levelling damning allegations against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of SaharaReporters, and some other prominent Nigerians. The allegations are contained in a 102-page affidavit which Amb. Onoh filed with the U.S. District Court of Northern Texas, which paints a damning picture of corruption, deceit, and abuse of media power. In the court documents accompanied with supporting documents, Onoh alleged that Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Gabriel Aduda (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs) paid Sowore “tens of thousands of Dollars in…