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FG flags off national sewing championship for youths

The Federal Government has launched the National Sewing Championship (NSC) for 2025, targeting youths aged 12 to 22 across Nigeria. While inaugurating the program in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, emphasized the importance of skills…

BREAKING: POPULAR Yoruba Oba Joined Ancestors

THE Alaye of Odogbolu, HRM Oba Adedeji Olusegun Atanda Onagoruwa, Elesi 1 has joined his ancestors. Kabiyesi joined his ancestors on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 80. Oba Alaye, a custodian of culture and tradition, was widely…

UN votes $5m for flood preparedness in Nigeria

The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated “$5m from its Central Emergency Fund”, to support flood preparedness efforts in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement issued Wednesday by the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick…

First Lady applauds DSS on gender balance, restates commitment to empower women

The Wife of the President spoke during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the DSS, led by the Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Afolashade Adekayaoja, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Wednesday. The First Lady, while commending the courtesy visit, highlighted the…

Kebbi Govt holds mass wedding for 300 couples

The Kebbi State Government has commenced preparations to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples in the state scheduled for Feb. 27. The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, told newsmen on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi that the…

JUST IN: Ooni Welcomes Wife Olori Ashley, Newborn Into Palace

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has hosted a spectacular homecoming ceremony for Olori Ashley Ogunwusi, and their newborn son, Prince Ademakinwa. The event marked a joyous occasion, drawing a distinguished crowd of traditional rulers, dignitaries, and well-wishers. The…

Court remands gospel singer

A Nasarawa State High Court has remanded Timilehin Ajayi, an acclaimed gospel singer, after he was found in possession of the severed head of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The remand was confirmed in a statement…

BREAKING: Sunday Igboho Debunks Viral Death Rumours

Sunday Igboho noted that the false reports originated from the Seyi Tinubu Youth Battalion Facebook page. Sunday Igboho has debunked viral death rumours about him. It was gathered that Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has…

Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade Emerges New Alaafin Of Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The approval, announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, followed thorough consultations…

No ban on sachet water – Lagos Govt

The Lagos State government has denied reports that it has placed a ban on sachet water. The Minister of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this clarification on Sunday in a statement posted on his official X account….