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By Peter Omopo  Ado Ekiti, July 29, 2025 — Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed deep appreciation to the people of the state for their overwhelming support during a massive endorsement rally held in Ado Ekiti on Monday, pledging to continue delivering impactful development across the state. The event, which attracted thousands of residents, political supporters, and stakeholders, was organised by the Tinubu/Oyebanji–Afuye Statewide Endorsement Committee to back both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji for second terms in office. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the governor described the…

By Peter Omopo  Makurdi, July 29, 2025 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a ₦1 billion donation to support families affected by the recent attack on Yelewata community in Benue State. The donation, made through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), was announced during a condolence visit to the state at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House on Tuesday. The Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area was the target of a deadly assault in June, which claimed over 100 lives and displaced many residents. The First Lady described the incident…

By Peter Omopo  Dutse, July 29, 2025 — Tragedy struck in Jigawa State on Sunday evening as a canoe carrying 17 passengers, mostly young girls, capsized in Zangon Maje village, Taura Local Government Area, leaving four dead and five still missing. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Corps Superintendent (ACSC) Badruddeen Tijjani. According to the statement, the boat mishap occurred around 5:00 p.m. while the canoe was ferrying passengers from Digawa village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje in…

By Miyen Akiri The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as legendary heavyweight, Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi (20-0, 15 KOs) prepares to make his highly anticipated return to the squared circle against British knock out specialist Danny “The Brixton Hammer” Williams (55-33, 42 KOs). This monumental clash, a true spectacle of power and resilience, is set to ignite Lagos, Nigeria. This event will be live on pay per view streaming on www.Prizefighting.tv only on August 23, 2025 at the Teslim Balogun stadium,Surulere. The times for the event are 1:00 PM New York, 6:00 PM London, 12:00 PM Dallas, and 10:00…

By Peter Omopo  Dutse, July 28, 2025 The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over ₦1.5 billion in benefits to 569 retirees, signaling a significant commitment to the welfare of former public servants in the state. The development was announced on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Binyaminu Shitu, during a press briefing held at the Pension House in Dutse, the state capital. Dr. Shitu revealed that a total sum of ₦1,505,449,327.78 is being paid out to cover retirement benefits, death benefits, and death pension balances, ensuring comprehensive support for both living…

By Peter Omopo  Osogbo, July 28, 2025 The 2025 edition of the Osun-Osogbo Cultural Festival commenced on Monday with the traditional ‘Iwopopo’, a spiritual cleansing of the town’s paths that marks the beginning of the revered annual celebration. The symbolic ritual, held at Gbaemu Junction in Osogbo, witnessed a colorful convergence of traditional chiefs, Osun devotees, cultural groups, community members, and government officials, all paying homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun. Flanked by his wives, the Ataoja offered prayers for the different individuals and delegations who came to pay their respects, invoking blessings for peace, prosperity, and…

By Peter Omopo  Enugu, July 28, 2025 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly opposed a bill currently before the Senate seeking to grant exclusive and permanent co-chairmanship of the National Council of Traditional Rulers to the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto. Describing the bill as unjust and ethnically biased, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization warned that the legislation, which has already passed second reading, undermines the principles of fairness, equity, and federal character enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution. In a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, said the…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 28, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will host Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following their stunning triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The reception, scheduled as part of official celebrations, comes on the heels of the Falcons’ 3–2 victory over host nation Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in a dramatic final held in Rabat over the weekend. The win secured Nigeria’s 10th continental title, reaffirming the country’s dominance in African women’s football. Ahead of the State House reception, several dignitaries — including Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 28, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons and their technical crew following their triumphant outing at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. At a grand reception held on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President also announced three-bedroom apartments for each member of the squad and technical crew at the Renewed Hope Estate in the Federal Capital Territory. In addition, Tinubu approved a cash reward of the naira equivalent of $100,000…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 28, 2025  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that he deliberately chose not to watch the final match of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), citing concerns over his health. Speaking on Monday at the Presidential Villa during a reception held in honour of the victorious Super Falcons, Tinubu said the tension of the high-stakes game was too intense for him to handle. “I didn’t want to watch the match initially because I didn’t want high blood pressure,” the President said with a chuckle. “My wife was cooking my food in the kitchen…