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By Jimmy Fatunbi The Achievers Summit, an organiser of The 100 Under 40, has honoured Olaoluwa Fashina with a prestigious award. The Achievers Summit is a leading African recognition platform that honours 100 exceptional young change-makers and leaders under the age of 40. These awardees are believed to have made sustainable impact across ten strategic sectors, including business, governance, arts, technology, and social impact. Fashina is recognised in the category of the young people under the age of 40 in Governance and Public Service, with emphasis on his contributions to governance, leadership, and public service. The award was presented on…

By Peter Omopo Malawi have reached the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Algeria 3-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. The Scorchers, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the tournament, continued their remarkable campaign by producing another major upset to book their place in Sunday’s final. Malawi had earlier eliminated African heavyweights Nigeria and Ghana, with the Chawinga sisters once again playing decisive roles in their latest victory. The semi-final turned into a dramatic contest, with both sides creating several chances and two players receiving red cards following VAR interventions. Algeria were reduced…

By Peter Omopo Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has been released after spending more than two hours with the Osun State Police Command over alleged inflammatory remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fadahunsi was invited by the police following a viral video in which he was allegedly heard calling on supporters to “kill any Accord member” during a protest at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Ilesa. The protest reportedly followed the alleged killing of 12 All Progressives Congress members in Ilesa within 24 hours, further heightening political tension in the state ahead of…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In furtherance to the administration’s commitment to inclusive education, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, distributed free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to indigent and academically deserving students across the LCDA today at the council secretariat. The initiative, implemented under the administration’s FINE Agenda, aims to remove financial barriers that may prevent qualified students from registering for the GCE and accessing opportunities to further their academic pursuits. Speaking on the initiative, the Chairman reaffirmed his administration’s belief that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development and a powerful tool for…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called for increased private sector investment and stronger collaboration to transform Nigeria’s tourism industry. Musawa made the call at the 9th Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE 2026), organised by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) under the theme, “Tourism Transformation Through Collaboration, Policy Alignment and Investment.” The minister commended FTAN for sustaining the forum as a platform for promoting tourism investment, policy engagement and business development. Musawa said the Federal Government could not single handedly finance the scale of transformation…

By Peter Omopo The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disowned a publication calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zach Adedeji, from office. The association also denied authoring a call for an investigation into an alleged $279 million transfer from the Frontier Exploration Fund, describing the publication as unauthorised and unrelated to its official position. In a statement signed by the NANS President, Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, on Wednesday, the association said it does not base its positions on rumours or unverified claims. NANS described itself…

By Peter Omopo Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Osun State Police Command in Osogbo for questioning over alleged inflammatory remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fadahunsi was invited by the Commissioner of Police in charge of election security, Samuel Erale Etaifo, following the circulation of a video in which the senator was allegedly heard making threatening comments about members and supporters of the Accord Party in Ilesa. The controversy followed a video shared on social media showing Fadahunsi speaking in Yoruba during a gathering at the palace of…

By Peter Omopo Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has made history as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of South Africa (UNISA), marking a significant milestone in the institution’s 148 year history. The Delta State Government announced the achievement in a post on its official X account, describing Ighedo, a native of the state and an Associate Professor at UNISA, as an inspiration to young people pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ighedo began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Mathematics from Delta State University before proceeding…

By Peter Omopo The Kogi State Government has approved new fees for political parties and candidates seeking to display billboards, posters, branded T shirts, caps and other campaign materials ahead of the 2027 general elections and the October 2026 local government elections. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the approved rates in Lokoja on Tuesday following a meeting between government officials, political stakeholders and operators in the signage and advertising sector. The development comes ahead of the commencement of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections, scheduled for August 19. According to Fanwo, the fees are…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Insurers Association has commended the National Insurance Commission for what it described as a structured and transparent implementation of the new minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The NIA Chairman, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said NAICOM’s approach, which included clear guidelines, systematic verification, defined timelines and rigorous supervision, had provided insurance operators with a credible framework to navigate the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. Nwachukwu described the successful implementation of the exercise as a significant milestone towards strengthening the financial capacity and stability of Nigeria’s insurance industry while enhancing its competitiveness in the global…