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MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s premier marketing, media, and technology conference, will host the official unveiling of Ad-Agency GPT—Africa’s first generative AI platform purpose-built for marketing and advertising agencies. The platform will be introduced by Tomi Davies, Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs and founding President of ABAN, alongside Dr. Victor ‘Gbenga Afolabi, Group CEO of GDM Group, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Ad-Agency GPT represents a significant leap in marketing infrastructure across Africa. Designed as an end-to-end intelligent system, the platform supports the full agency workflow—from interpreting client briefs and generating culturally calibrated copy, to campaign…

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, brought excitement, refreshment, and memorable experiences to this year’s Ojude Oba Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ijebu-land. As one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural gatherings, the Ojude Oba Festival continues to unite generations of Ijebu sons and daughters, friends, and admirers of the culture from across Nigeria and beyond. With a history spanning more than a century, the festival remains a powerful expression of identity, tradition, unity, and communal pride. Adding colour and vibrancy to the 2026 edition, Rite Foods delighted participants and…

ABEOKUTA – In recognition of his unwavering support and dedication to the growth of the Muslim community across Egbaland, prominent politician and philanthropist, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, was today conferred with an Award of Excellence by the Egba Muslim Community.The prestigious event was graced by top-tier traditional rulers, including the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Oba Professor Adegboyega Matemilola. Speaking at the event, the revered monarchs praised Hon. Adebutu for his enduring impact on community development, social infrastructure, and the promotion of religious harmony…

By: Oladapo Sofowora Three years ago, Zamfara State was not merely a place on the Nigerian map; it was a global byword for the darkest extremes of human and governance failure. To call the name “Zamfara” in any public gathering, anywhere across the world was to invite a sharp intake of deep breath followed by an unassuming shake of the head. It was formerly a state where school gates had become rusted relics, where hospitals were hollowed-out shells dilapidated and where the only booming economy was the dark, bloody trade of banditry and insurgency.But when Dr Dauda Lawal placed his…

The National Rescue Movement governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Olujobi Fayoyin, has welcomed the emergence of Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke as the party’s consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pledging the full support of the party in Ogun State toward her victory at the polls. Fayoyin described Okereke’s emergence as a reflection of the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and inclusiveness, commending the leadership of the NRM for conducting what he termed a credible and democratic selection process. He expressed confidence in Okereke’s leadership qualities, competence, and vision to reposition Nigeria, noting that her candidacy represents…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, has extended his warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 66th birthday. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the occasion, Aare EmmanuelKing described Governor Dapo Abiodun as a visionary leader, accomplished administrator, and distinguished statesman whose purposeful and people-oriented leadership continues to foster remarkable transformation, progressive governance, and sustainable development across Ogun State. He noted that Governor Abiodun’s steadfast commitment to infrastructural development, economic advancement, youth empowerment, and the overall welfare of the citizenry has…

The Ogun State chapter of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has officially announced Hon. Olujobi Ezekiel Fayoyin as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. Hon. Fayoyin emerged as the party’s flagbearer following a primary election held at the NRM State Secretariat located in Oke-Ijeun, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Delegates and party executives from all the 20 local government areas of the state participated in the exercise. The event witnessed the presence of party leaders, executives, and stakeholders across the state, who gathered to affirm their support for the emergence of the candidate ahead of the forthcoming election. Speaking with…

As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Adha 2026 yesterday, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has called on the faithful to intensify prayers for lasting peace in the state and Nigeria at large. The governor made the appeal in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, ahead of the Eid prayers. Eid al-Adha, known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is observed annually by Muslims on the 10th day of Dhulhijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival commemorates the unwavering obedience and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), who was willing to sacrifice his son Isma’il in submission to Allah’s…

The Ogun State Government has concluded plans to strengthen security around schools across the state as part of measures aimed at protecting students and educational institutions from emerging security threats. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Wednesday at his Iperu residence while hosting the League of Imams and Alfas in celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. The governor said the initiative became necessary in response to recent security developments in neighbouring states, stressing that the administration was determined to proactively safeguard schools and secure the future of children in Ogun State. According to him, the government would deploy a combination of formal security…

The Director of Media of the Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya, has questioned the Ogun State origin of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, insisting that the 2027 election should not be handed to “a stranger” allegedly unfamiliar with the state’s political and social history. Orekoya made the remarks on Wednesday during an exclusive media chat on Frotnline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State, where he also criticized the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, accusing the APC government of failing Ogun residents in infrastructure, education, security,…