Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
Abeokuta, Ogun State—The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Global Yoruba History & Heritage Celebration is set to take place tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Cinema Hall, June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Organized by the Foundation for the Preservation of Yoruba Culture and Heritage, the event is expected to bring together esteemed figures from traditional, academic, and political spheres to discuss and honor Yoruba heritage. The theme for this year’s event, “Yoruba Ti Goke Agba,” underscores the global prominence of Yoruba culture. Notable expected attendees include His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, alongside the…
Registrations have continued to pour in for the 7th edition of InterswitchSPAK, the prestigious National Science Competition powered by Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies. The competition is designed to spotlight academic excellence and spark innovation among African students, equipping students with the skills to tackle real-world problems, while nurturing a passion for STEM skills that are critical to Africa’s future. InterswitchSPAK sports a multi-stage format, beginning with a series of qualifying examinations, followed by an engaging TV quiz show featuring the top 81 students. This approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of participants’ knowledge and skills while delivering an exciting experience for viewers. This year, the stakes are higher. With…
ABEOKUTA—The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has extended warm felicitations to His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and the 6th anniversary of his administration. In a statement signed by Ogun NUJ Chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, and Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, the council lauded Governor Abiodun’s transformative leadership, describing his tenure as one marked by “significant advancements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic development.” “The NUJ recognizes and appreciates the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of Ogun State residents. His policies have continued to foster a conducive environment for investment and…
As the Ileya (Sallah) season approaches, Adron Homes, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is again giving Nigerians a reason to celebrate beyond the festivities with the launch of its highly anticipated ILEYA/SALLAH PROMO! This year’s celebration blends culture, community, and homeownership into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for families and individuals looking to secure their future through real estate. With over 40 estate locations nationwide, spanning Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Jos, and Ekiti, Adron Homes is offering a generous 30% discount on all land purchases. Even better, customers can enjoy convenient payment plans spread over 24 months, making land ownership more…
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has hailed the Ogun 2024 National Sports festival tagged ‘Gateway games’ as the best in the last 25 years. Olopade stated this at the Mainbowl of the MKO Abiola stadium after playing in the novelty match between Southern sport writers and their Northern counterparts. The novelty match ended 1-0 in favour of the Northern journalist with the former commissioner for youth and Sports in Ogun state featuring for both teams. “When I’m doing something right, and I say it with all boldness and confidence that this is the…
In a magnificent display of royal honour and cultural pride, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, hosted a grand royal reception in celebration of the 50th birthday of Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, the Otun Akile of Remoland. The prestigious event, held at the Sagamu residence of the Akarigbo, drew an esteemed gathering of traditional rulers, captains of industry, political dignitaries, and members of the Remo community. Together, they celebrated a man whose life has been defined by visionary leadership, a deep-rooted commitment to development, and philanthropy across Remoland and Nigeria…
Abeokuta, Nigeria – As the nation marks Children’s Day, Chief Toyin Amuzu, TA, has extended warm greetings to children across Nigeria, reaffirming his unwavering dedication to their well-being and development. Through the Toyin Amuzu Foundation, Chief Amuzu continues to advocate for the empowerment of young minds, emphasizing that every child deserves access to quality education, healthcare, and opportunities to thrive. His foundation has been instrumental in supporting initiatives that provide children with the resources they need to become the future leaders of the country. In his Children’s Day message, Chief Amuzu urged collective efforts in nurturing and guiding young people.…
The Director – General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, is set to make an impactful appearance on the field as he strikes for the Southern team in this year’s SWAN Selected Match — a highly anticipated face-off between sports journalists from Southern and Northern Nigeria. The SWAN Selected Match is a tradition at every National Sports Festival, bringing together members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in a competitive yet friendly battle of skill and strategy. This year’s edition is scheduled to take place at the main bowl of M.K.O Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, kicking…
Lagos, Nigeria – May 23, 2025 — Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced that its AI-powered Spam Alert Service issued over 9.6 million spam alerts between March 13 and May 20, 2025. As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from unwanted and potentially fraudulent communications, Airtel designed the AI Spam Alert service to analyze traffic patterns and detect anomalies. In the period since launch the AI pinpointed a total of 9,667,008 SMS as potential spam messages in the two months after its launch. Of these, the system identified 528,080 on-net (Airtel-to-Airtel) and 9,138,928 off-net (from other networks) numbers as suspected spam messages, demonstrating the scale of the threat and Airtel’s advanced processing capability. Commenting…
Following the launch of a brand new trophy of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Thursday last week, CAF on Sunday launched a new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation in Zanzibar ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Final match on Sunday. The trophy for the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Interclub competition has been re-imagined into a stunning new design that is befitting of the rich history of the prestigious tournament. As part of CAF’s broader strategy to rebrand and elevate its Competitions, the new design was conceived to amplify the visual impact of African football’s pride. The new…