The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence of a landslide victory in the 2027 general elections, as the party today inaugurated its Abeokuta South Local Government Campaign Council and unveiled its leadership ahead of the polls. The campaign council is headed by Hon. Nurudeen Adekanbi as Director-General (DG), while Hon. Olanrewaju Ebenezer Sowunmi serves as Deputy Director-General (DDG). Speaking at the inauguration, the Chairman of the Campaign Council, Hon. Nurudeen Adekanbi declared that the PDP was well-positioned to win the 2027 elections, stressing that the party’s candidates were not only credible but also prepared and committed to serving the…
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ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The inaugural edition of the God of Glory Revival and Evangelical Ministry (GOGREM) Football Outreach Tournament officially gets underway today at the Sodubi Primary School Field in Abeokuta. The community-focused tournament brings together youth teams across Abeokut to promote sportsmanship, foster peace, and share spiritual values through football. Anchored on the scripture 1 Corinthians 16:14—”Let all that you do be done in love”—the outreach aims to combine athletic competition with positive character building. “This event goes beyond football,” said event organizers, the GOGREM’s sports director, Brother Taiwo Joshua. “It provides a positive platform for young individuals to connect,…
The Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu A. Alikor has been commended for changing the narrative of the hospital through his unwavering commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and environmental transformation.The above position was made by Nkemka Amadi , an educationist and resident of Rivers State on his LinkedIn social media platform wherein he noted that “there was a time when the hospital, then known as Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMSH), was widely associated with an untidy environment and persistent mosquito infestation. In those days, it was often said, albeit humorously, that patients who visited the hospital to…
In one of the most unpredictable turns of the season, eight housemates Yusuf, Araga, Temi Nkem, Goddessa, Cassi, Nomy, Tram, and Gerard are up for eviction this week following a high-stakes nomination process that reshaped the game and left viewers stunned. The eight housemates emerged from this week’s nomination process, which followed a wager task briefing and a Head of House battle that changed the eviction line-up more than once. Abi Wins Head of House Abi emerged as this week’s Head of House after a tense final showdown with Chimsom Chuka, who has continued to establish himself as one of…
Kamsy has become the third housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija Season 11 House, bringing her time in the competition to an end during Sunday night’s live eviction show. Speaking with show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Kamsy expressed gratitude for the opportunity, describing herself as blessed to have been part of the experience. She also opened up about her relationship with Gerard, revealing that she had begun developing feelings for him during her time in the House. Turning to what lies ahead, Kamsy stated that her business remains her top priority as she prepares to navigate her next steps Meanwhile,…
ABEOKUTA— The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu, has sent a resounding congratulatory message to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, while issuing a stern warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state. In a press statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu commended Governor Adeleke for his steadfastness, pro-people governance, and his ability to firmly secure and validate the mandate freely given to him by the good people of Osun State. Adebutu noted that Adeleke’s success story in Osun serves as a…
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — The Commissioner of Police for the Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to supporting the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its ongoing crackdown on illicit and improperly packaged alcoholic beverages.The commitment was made during a strategic meeting at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, where CP Ojajuni hosted a NAFDAC delegation led by the State Coordinator for Ogun Office 1, Mr. Akinwale Fagoroye. The talks centered on strengthening inter-agency collaboration and providing the necessary security backing for NAFDAC’s statewide enforcement operations.During the visit, Mr.…
Nestlé Nigeria has marked the fifth anniversary and 10th edition of its Empowering Rural Women Initiative by supporting 50 women retailers in Zaria, Kaduna State, with practical business training and grants in the form of Nestlé products valued at three times their existing stock. The intervention also marked the beginning of a three-month mentorship period designed to help the women apply their training, manage the additional stock effectively and build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Launched in 2021, the Empowering Rural Women Initiative supports women retailers who have demonstrated the determination to grow their businesses but have limited access to training,…
20-campus tour creates platforms for music discovery, youth expression and cultural innovation Nigeria’s emerging generation of creators is getting a bigger platform as Soundcity On Tour 2026, powered by Rite Foods Limited’s BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink brands, continues its nationwide journey across 20 tertiary institutions. The partnership reflects Rite Foods’ commitment to supporting young Nigerians by creating platforms where creativity, talent and self-expression can thrive. With young Nigerians increasingly shaping music, entertainment and popular culture, BIGI and Fearless are connecting with a generation that is not only consuming culture but actively creating it. This commitment builds on BIGI’s longstanding…
Tech Giant to Host the Big Tech and Enterprise Stage for the Second Time Lagos, Nigeria — August 12, 2026: Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, will return for the third time as a Platinum Sponsor of Moonshot by TechCabal 2026, taking ownership of the Big Tech and Enterprise Stage for the second consecutive year and contributing to critical conversations on the courage, conviction and innovation required to build Africa’s next digital economy. The flagship technology conference, hosted by leading African technology publication TechCabal, will take place from October 28–29, 2026, at the National Theatre, Lagos, under the theme,…