The much-anticipated 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Isonyin Grammar School (IGS) has come to a memorable close, with a spectacular Dinner and Award Night bringing the 2-day celebration to a colourful finale. Held on Saturday, 22 August, 2026, at Rolak Hotel & Suites, the grand finale attracted distinguished personalities, old students, members of the Progressive Set and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate five decades of memories, friendship, achievements and enduring bonds forged through the institution. The evening was characterised by glamour, music, laughter and nostalgia, as generations of former students reunited and reflected on their shared experiences while celebrating the…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation immediately for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State. The President issued the directive in a statement signed on Monday, 25 August 2026, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in which he expressed outrage over the abduction and killing of innocent citizens by criminal elements in the state. “Those who carried out this cowardly attack…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Ikeja Club has offered free screening for breast and prostate cancer, hypertension and eye problems to residents of Ikeja and its environs, as part of activities marking its 60th anniversary. The exercise was held recently at the club’s premises, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Speaking during the outreach, the President of Ikeja Club, Aare Musediq Adeleke, explained that the initiative formed part of activities lined up to mark the club’s diamond jubilee and give back to the community. “For today’s programme, we’re providing free health services for our neighbours and all…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has condemned the reported post-election violence in Osun State, calling on security agencies to swiftly arrest those responsible for the killings and other acts of violence recorded in the state. Oyetola, a former governor of the state, made the call in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday, 25 August, 2025 in which he described himself as “deeply concerned” by the escalating violence and loss of lives in parts of the state. “I condemn these attacks in the strongest terms. Violence against our people is a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has presented a recognition award to social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, during its ongoing 2026 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The award was presented to Otse on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026 after he featured as a panellist at the conference, where he shared his experiences on insecurity and other issues affecting the country. Presenting the award, the session’s moderator, speaking on behalf of the NBA president and members, commended Otse for honouring the invitation and sharing his experiences with participants. “On behalf of the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has appreciated Nigerians and others who supported its members during the illness and death of veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The association conveyed its appreciation in a statement signed by its Global President, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, in which it thanked people for their prayers, calls, messages, visits and other forms of support extended during Ogogo’s illness and demise. “On behalf of TAMPAN GLOBAL, we sincerely appreciate everyone for your prayers, calls, messages, visits, and support during our beloved…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslims on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to imbibe the good teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The President made the call on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026 in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and titled “Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu Urges Muslims to Imbibe Virtues of Prophet Muhammad.” In the statement, Tinubu explained that beyond celebrating the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the faithful should use the occasion for introspection, prayer and learning from the Prophet’s exceptional virtues. “The Muslim faithful should make…
The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for executing strategic infrastructure projects designed to drive the state’s economic growth and position it for the future. Ibrahim gave the commendation on Monday during a visit to the Gateway International Airport, where he described the airport as a major infrastructure investment and praised Governor Abiodun for demonstrating the vision and political will required to undertake and complete projects with long-term economic value. The Ambassador, who expressed admiration for the aesthetics, quality and overall development of the airport, described the facility as…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria, the elders’ wing of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, has urged political parties to embrace issue-based electioneering ahead of the 2027 general elections, rather than mud-slinging, character assassination and rage-baiting rhetoric. The call was contained in a communiqué signed by National President of Majlis Ansarullah Nigeria, Sadr, Alhaji Dauda Raji, and the Media Lead of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Dr Qasim Akinreti. issued at the end of the group’s 50th Annual National Convention, tagged the Golden Jubilee National Ijtema, held from Friday, 21 to Sunday, 23 August, 2026 at Lisabi Grammar School,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has disclosed that the church’s new Ark auditorium at Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, is fitted with 109,000 seats, 126 escalators and 29 elevators, describing the facility as a “global amazement.” Oyedepo made the disclosure on Saturday, 22 August, 2026 during the Day Five Impartation Service of the 2026 Annual Youth Alive Convention, held at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland. The five-day convention ran from Tuesday, 18 August to Saturday, 22 August, 2026 under the theme “Next Levels.” In a video sighted on Tuesday, the bishop explained that…