Labour Party candidate, Michael Adewale Adesanya during an interactive programme tagged “Meet the Press” organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists at the Olusegun Osoba Hall, Iwe-Iroyin, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta on Friday August 8, 2025, presented his detailed strategy for economic transformation in Remo Federal Constituency and Ogun State if elected as the representative of Remo Federal Constituency at the forthcoming by-election on August 16, 2025. Addressing journalists, Adesanya confronted the region’s critical economic challenges, highlighting an alarming 35% youth unemployment rate. He articulated a vision that goes beyond traditional political rhetoric, focusing on practical solutions…
Author: Seun Oriyomi Odunlami
The legislator representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Temitope Adedeji Adewale, Nigeria would have achieved 100 percent literacy level across the country by 2031, the Lagos lawmaker said. Adewale made the assertion after inspecting the screening session for the distribution of his free GCE forms to prospective candidates in Lagos on Saturday. The lawmaker commended the Federal Government for the various initiatives aimed at pulling the youth off the streets and engaging them in meaningful ventures including education. He noted that since the introduction of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) by the President Bola…
The 2025/26 season officially starts on Sunday as Crystal Palace and Liverpool meet at Wembley for the FA Community Shield. The match will be aired live on GOtv at 3 PM. Since 1974, Wembley Stadium has served as the traditional home of the Community Shield. While often perceived as a glorified friendly, the match provides a competitive stage to test summer signings and mark the start of new campaigns. Palace earned their place as FA Cup winners, while Liverpool are in it as Premier League champions. Liverpool under Arne Slot, who has reshaped the squad over summer with key signings…
In a show of solidarity and political mobilization, prominent political figures, including Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, have rallied support for Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu as he gears up for the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial elections in the state. The event, held at the Nnewi Triangle and Aguata Local Government Headquarters respectively, saw a large turnout of supporters, community leaders, and well-wishers who came together to endorse Nwachukwu’s candidacy. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, stated that Governor Soludo, known for his developmental initiatives and commitment to the region, spoke passionately about the importance of having…
Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has commended the participating teams in this year’s Bet9ja U19 Ogun State League for their competitive spirit and professionalism. Speaking with the Ogun FA media team, Alhaji Majekodunmi praised the level of play exhibited so far across different centres in the state, noting that the passion and discipline shown by the young players have been impressive. “I must commend the teams for the high level of competition and professionalism displayed so far in this tournament. The discipline and commitment are…
Football fever is set to grip Sodubi as the highly anticipated First Edition Football Competition, organized by T.D.T, would kick off on August 9, 2025 at the Sodubi Primary School Football Field. The tournament promises thrilling grassroots action, with each team fielding thirteen (13) players and two (2) goalkeepers, showcasing local talent and community spirit. The golden trophy, emblazoned with a globe design, symbolizes the global passion for the sport and the competitive fire expected on the pitch. Teams eager to participate must register with a fee of ₦50,000, and inquiries can be directed to 08169429229 or 08162038446.The tournament is…
Lagos, Nigeria, July 19, 2025: Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. In a welcome address, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head of Brand Management & Corporate Communications at Polaris Bank, highlighted the bank’s longstanding tradition in media education. He pointed out that Polaris Bank has been investing in such initiatives for the past 12 years and confidently stated that…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), J B Daudu says the proposal for state creation is the most unreasonable of all the proposals for amendment of the constitution. Daudu made the assertion at a one day Rule of Law Foundation Webinar Series No. 14, organized to address the problems of modern day Nigeria through Constitutional Amendment. The event was to commemorate the 45th year anniversary of the call to the Nigerian bar and 30 years of conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on J B Daudu. Daudu said that the reasons are not far-fetched as, allowing this…
Nigeria’s leading 4G LTE broadband provider, Smile Communications has unveiled an exciting new campaign tagged #AllTimeSmileTime, encouraging customers to share the moments and places they enjoy seamless internet connectivity with Smile. With Smile’s robust and expanding coverage across Nigeria, the brand is reinforcing its promise that quality internet access is not restricted to the office or home alone. Whether you’re at a seminar, in church, relaxing at the park, hanging out with friends, or even studying at the library — anytime can be Smile time. As part of the month-long campaign, Smile is asking customers a simple yet powerful question:…
Glo subscribers who use Palmpay app to recharge their lines are in for an exciting time as winners have begun to emerge in the ongoing second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza”, a collaborative promo between Palmpay and Globacom. The promotion rewards Glo users who recharge their lines via the Palmpay app with a chance to win premium prizes, including the iPhone 15 Pro, Infinix Hot 40, and several other exciting giveaways. According to a joint statement from both companies, the initiative is designed to encourage seamless digital recharges while rewarding customer loyalty in the process. So far, winners…