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By Peter Omopo Ibadan, September 23, 2025 — Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has congratulated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, on the occasion of his 81st birthday and ahead of his official installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a personally signed statement issued on Tuesday, Ibori hailed Ladoja’s life journey as one marked by divine favour, resilience, and service to humanity. “On behalf of my family, I celebrate His Excellency, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his 81st birthday and his ascension as the 44th Olubadan. Ladoja’s story is that of a man favoured by…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 23, 2025 — Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed confidence in the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct a transparent governorship primary and secure victory for the party in the 2026 governorship election. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday after appearing before the APC Governorship Screening Committee, chaired by Tunji Olawuyi, the Governor said he was ready to emerge as the party’s flagbearer in the October 27 primary. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Ekiti governorship election for July 20, 2026, while the APC primary will…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 23, 2025 — No fewer than 100,000 trainees enrolled in the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) are scheduled to sit for nationwide examinations on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. According to ITF’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Thomas Ngor, the examinations will be conducted by the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) and will test participants on soft skills modules, including project management, occupational health and safety, and professional ethics. The Director-General and Chief Executive of ITF, Dr Afiz Ogun, said the assessments are designed to certify Nigerian artisans with…

By Peter Omopo New York, September 24, 2025 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the growing global toll of uncontrolled high blood pressure, warning that more than 10 million people die every year from preventable complications linked to hypertension. The warning came in WHO’s second Global Hypertension Report, released Tuesday during an event co-hosted with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Resolve to Save Lives on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to the report, 1.4 billion people worldwide lived with hypertension in 2024, but only one in five had their…

By Peter Omopo Osogbo, September 23, 2025 — Osun State’s political landscape has been jolted as former Deputy Governor and ex-National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to run for governor in the 2026 governorship election. His declaration is being described by analysts as a game changer, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the fiercest political battles in the state’s history, with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now facing a formidable challenger. A Campaign Blitzkrieg Across Osun Since announcing his ambition, Omisore…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 23, 2025 — The National Assembly has reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, bringing to an end months of restriction following her suspension. The office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was unsealed on Tuesday morning by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly in the presence of combined security personnel, according to Channels Television. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was slammed with a six-month suspension in March 2025 after she protested the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20. The suspension barred her from all activities…

By Olugbolahan KUKU Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar; Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA means business! While beneficiary citizens are yet to recover from the euphoria of her Back-to-School Boost largesse (executed on Thursday, September 18), it was the turn of the workforce on the following Monday to enjoy in a very quick succession, impacts of the pragmatism of their hardworking Executive Chairman! Monday September 22, 2025, the staff of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Authority had a boost to their career as they gathered for a professional training session. They have never had it so good! It was a 1-day career training workshop…

By Peter Omopo Paris, September 22, 2025 — Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí has claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third year in a row, solidifying her place as the dominant force in women’s football. The Spanish midfielder’s latest triumph follows another glittering season in which she played a central role for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Bonmatí was instrumental in Barcelona’s historic treble-winning campaign, helping the Catalan giants secure the Liga F title, the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and domestic cup honours. Her impact was felt not only in silverware but also in numbers, with four goals…

By Peter Omopo Paris, September 22, 2025 — Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual honour, at a glittering ceremony held in Paris on Monday night. The 28-year-old French international capped off a remarkable 2024/25 campaign, scoring 35 goals and registering 16 assists across all competitions. His contributions were pivotal to PSG’s historic season, which saw the club clinch its first-ever UEFA Champions League title, alongside the Ligue 1 crown and the Coupe de France. Dembélé edged out Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and several other world-class contenders…

By Peter Omopo Yola, September 23, 2025 — Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, David Iorhemba, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on course to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections. Iorhemba, who served as the returning officer for the PDP’s local government delegates congresses held across Adamawa on Saturday, told journalists in Girei Local Government Area that the smooth conduct of the exercise demonstrated the party’s unity and strength. He commended Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for what he described as exemplary leadership, noting that his governance style has consolidated the PDP’s structures…