Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has played an instrumental role in the success recorded by the Super Falcons in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, according to the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele. In a statement issued through his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, on Wednesday, Enabulele highlighted Governor Okpebholo’s unwavering commitment and support to Edo Queens Football Club, describing it as a testament to his passion for advancing female sports development in Nigeria. “We are proud of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s significant contribution to the Super Falcons’…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — August 9, 2025 The Youth League of the United Spiritual Church (USC) has officially announced the commencement of its annual Youth Week celebration, slated to run from Wednesday, September 3rd to Sunday, September 7th, 2025. This year’s theme, “Strong Tower”, drawn from Proverbs 18:10 — “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe” — sets the tone for a spiritually charged and socially impactful week aimed at empowering young people across the region. The announcement was made by Brother Samuel Akinsanya, the Public Relations Officer of the…
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s premier provider of electro-mechanical solutions, celebrates this year’s International Youth Day (IYD), themed ” Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” as it delivers cutting-edge solutions to diverse clients across the country. The global day observed annually on 12th August, and established by the United Nations General Assembly on 17 December 1999, highlights the vital role young people play in redefining multilateral diplomacy. It also brings youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrates their potential as partners in today’s global society. In light of this, the Group General Manager of JMG Limited,…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its dedication to financial empowerment and a savings-oriented culture with the emergence of twenty new millionaires in the seventh and eighth monthly draws of its Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 Savings Promo. The draw event, held at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos, featured the announcement of the lucky winners and the formal Prize Presentation Ceremony for winners in the fourth, fifth, and sixth monthly draws. Speaking at the event, Dr. Ken Opara, Promo Chairperson and Executive Director, Lagos & South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, represented by Chioma Nwankwo, Regional Bank…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has inaugurated two new national officers and two special advisers from Zone B (Southwest zone), during its ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Kano State. From the Ogun State Council, Mr. James Sowole was sworn in as National Ex-Officio for Zone B, while Mr. Seye Ojo from Oyo Council will serve as a Zonal Trustee. Both now hold positions as members of the NUJ National Executive Council. In addition, Mrs. Deola Ekinne, a former Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Lagos, has been appointed Special Adviser on Women…
Abuja — August 11, 2025The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a further extension of the grace period for enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit regulation, shifting the new compliance deadline to October 2, 2025. This directive, approved by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, comes in response to a surge in applications through the official portal, indicating increased public awareness and adherence to the policy. According to a statement issued by DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the extension will allow for thorough vetting of applications to ensure permits are granted strictly to…
In a legal victory for Adron Homes, the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has dismissed the suit brought by the Registered Trustees of the City of David Residents Association (CODRA) and five others, Elder Gbadebo Aromolaran, Mr. Adetokunbo Adeshile, Mr. Olaolu Ayinde, Olusegun Aba Yomi Esq, Oluwadamilare Awokoya Esq, against Adron Homes and Properties Limited. The case, Suit No. FHC/AB/FHR/58/2023, was presided over by Hon. Justice Abiodun J. Adeyemi, who, after an exhaustive review of the claims and evidence presented, found the Applicants’ allegations to be unsubstantiated, speculative, and without merit. The Applicants had alleged that Adron…
In what many are describing as a blatant act of political vendetta, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered the sealing of properties belonging to his predecessor and political heavyweight, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD). On Monday, officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority stormed Sagamu, delivering and pasting official “Notice of Seal/Stop Work Orders” on Daniel’s private residence and one of his hotels, Adeola Court. This move comes despite mounting public outcry and growing tensions across Ogun State, with many accusing the governor of using state machinery to target political rivals. The official notices, seen by TheCityPulseNews,…
Barely five days to the crucial August 16, 2025 bye-election for the Ikenne/Remo North/Sagamu Federal Constituency, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun is facing accusations of political intimidation after allegedly threatening to dethrone traditional rulers who fail to deliver votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Multiple palace and political sources told our correspondent that on Friday, August 8, the governor summoned monarchs from the constituency to a closed-door meeting under unusual conditions; they were instructed not to arrive in their personal vehicles but instead transported in government-arranged buses. What followed, sources say, was a tense and blistering session. Abiodun, described…
In an inspiring effort to foster economic growth through entrepreneurship and skills acquisition within the African community in Brampton, Toronto, the Nigerian-based MakeMee Elegant Foundation has joined forces with the Salvation Army to launch the Africa Made Economic Growth Initiative (AMEGI). This noteworthy event is set to take place from August 14th to 16th in Brampton, showcasing the potential of African-made products and the talent within the community. During a meeting with the Salvation Army team in Toronto on the 4th of August, Mrs. Kehinde Adelaja-Okoroafor, the convener of AMEGI, emphasized the importance of globalizing African-made products. She passionately believes…