By Tunji Bello Let it be recognised that we are not just commissioning a chamber to impact knowledge, but also witness, firsthand, the force of faith, the prophetic power of the tongue and what is possible when we all commit to the pursuit of public good. By that I mean the audacity to envision what seems most impossible and then summoning a relentless push to make it happen. At my 50th birthday in 2011, I had committed to instituting an annual prize in five disciplines namely, Law, Mass Communications, Social Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. I was very intentional about the…
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In demonstration of his commitment and passion for the development of youths in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, the Chairman of the council, Ishola Jimoh Abiodun has given out free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to 500 indigent youths resident in the council area, reports thegazellenews.com Ishola disclosed this cheering news to newsmen in his office, at the council secretariat on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025. The council Chairman stated that he is very passionate about the growth and development of children and youth in general, because they are leaders of tomorrow and as such if, “as…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested one Obodoagu Ikediekpere Wisdom, male, aged 18, for the kidnapping and gruesome murder of his five-year-old male second cousin, Obodoagu Wisdom. His accomplice, Sunday Michael, male, aged 24; a security guard at 9th Mile and native of Mayo-Belwa LGA of Adamawa State, was also arrested. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, 11 August and Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, following intelligence gathered after ransom demands were reported. The child was first reported missing on Saturday, 26 July, 2025. Investigations revealed that the prime suspect used his…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation Board will partner with journalists to promote global tourism, marketing, and cultural heritage in the state. This development was announced during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director(MD) of the State Tourism Development Corporation Board , Nasiru Shehu by the executive members of state chapter of Journalists for Tourism Development, on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025. Nasiru Shehu, said the Board has concluded all arrangements to work with the chapter of Journalists for Tourism Development to promote the state’s cultural heritage to the global world by showcasing the state’s heritage potentials. …
The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has extended his warmest congratulations to Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his confirmation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a statement released by his media team, Dr. Adeniran described Ladoja’s confirmation as a testament to his dedication to the betterment of Ibadanland and its people. He noted that his ascension to the revered throne is a reflection of the esteem in which he is held by the people of Ibadanland. Adenran added that his attainment to the throne is in fulfilment of destiny,…
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, will be crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, the capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 26 September, 2025. The ceremony will take place at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital. Ladoja’s nomination, it was gathered has been approved by the state Governor, Seyi Makinde. Chief Adeola Oloko, his personal aide confirmed the development on Wednesday, 20 August, 2026. “Oba Ladoja will be enthroned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, 26 September, 2025. “The ceremony is billed for the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital” Oloko said. This…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, to continue to deliver impactful projects that touch lives and give hope to the people of the Niger Delta region. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun, gave the charge at Ogbuku’s 50th Anniversary and unveiling of two Books in Abuja. The books entitled ‘Strategies and Imperatives for Developing Niger Delta’ and ‘Rethinking the Niger Delta’ were written by Ogbuku and other authors. He described Ogbuku as a transformational…
T2, Nigeria’s leading digital lifestyle partner, proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) SIM Registration Web App—a first-of-its-kind solution designed to transform the SIM registration experience across the country. This innovative web application sets a new benchmark for customer onboarding, delivering a seamless, fast, and secure registration process for all users—including existing and prospective customers, channel and retail partners, T2 shops, agents, and staff. Engineered for accessibility, T2’s eKYC SIM Registration Web App operates efficiently on any smartphone, even in low-connectivity environments. It is tailored to serve individual, corporate, and foreign customers, ensuring no one…
On Tuesday, 19 August, 2025, Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio made history as he claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men’s football when the Brazilian played for a 1,391st time. The 44-year-old on Saturday, 16 August, 2025, equalled the landmark held by former England stopper Peter Shilton and Fabio has now gone one better following a 2-0 win over Colombia’s America de Cali at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Fluminense and Brazilian media say Fabio now stands alone in football history, although neither FIFA nor regional body CONMEBOL has declared it a record. “Sometimes we don’t realize the importance…
The International Police Academy (IPA) has appointed Deputy Commander General (DCG) Joseph Ogirima Icha of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as Director of International Counter Narcotics Training. According to the IPA Executive Board, the appointment of Icha on honorary basis is a recognition of his professional contributions to the fields of law enforcement, security, and academic advancement, as well as the shared global commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking through training, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. The International Police Academy is a New York, US based globally respected institution with presence in the United States, Europe, and over…