Nigerians in Diaspora Crucial to Nation’s Economy, Says Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted the crucial role Nigerians in the Diaspora play in supporting the nation’s economy. This is even as he expressed excitement at diaspora remittances reaching a record-breaking $20.93 billion in 2024. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, the President spoke on Friday while declaring open the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebrations held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said the staggering amount is more than four times the value of the country’s Foreign Direct Investment…
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Professor Nentawe Yilwatda elected unanimously As APC chairman ..profile of the new APC chairman Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned for crucial private matters. Here is a profile of Yilwatda: Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is a distinguished academic, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for humanitarian and poverty reduction initiatives. Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area, he hails from a lineage of service, being…
“If The Senate Decides To Kill Us, Let Them Kill Us’ – Aisha Yesufu Speaks On Natasha’s Resumption Prominent socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has declared her intention to accompany Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly on Tuesday, insisting the embattled lawmaker has every legal right to resume her duties as the Senator representing Kogi Central. Nigeria Alert reports that Yesufu, who spoke during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, condemned what she described as an act of political intimidation and gender bias, warning that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s continued suspension defies a valid court ruling. “I think Senator…
Tinubu, Abiodun Eulogize Awujale at Fidau Prayer President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the huge contributions of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, towards his success in the 2023 presidential election. President Tinubu disclosed this in his tribute at the 8th Day Friday Prayer for the late Oba Adetona, held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, and attended by eminent personalities, including the Governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji, the Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Governor of Kwara State Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq. Others present included the Deputy Governors of Ogun, Lagos, and Oyo…
Why We Demolished De Castle Inn In Ibadan – Oyo Govt _____________ The Oyo State Government has disclosed the reason for the demolition of an abandoned hotel, De Castle Inn, along Agodi Gate-Mokola Road in Ibadan over the weekend. The structure was previously used as a hotel in the metropolis, before it was demolished on Saturday by the officials of the state government. Explaining the rationale behind the demolition, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, cited security concerns in the area. He stated that the building had been abandoned by the owner for years, noting…
Gov AbdulRazaq hosts, rewards Kwara’s 2024 National Festival medalists • Gov clears Kwara Utd’s 201m sign-on fee debt, 16 years after Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday hosted the athletes who represented the state at the 2024 National Sports Festival, rewarding them with cash gifts and certificate of recognition. The gold medalists got N1m each, while the silver and bronze medalists got N500,000 and N300,000 apiece as a symbolic appreciation of their efforts. The coaching crew also got cash rewards. Kwara won six gold, 11 silver, and 12 bronze at the sports festival, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun…
How Gospel Singers, Clerics, Olori Owoade Others Celebrated Oba Owoade at 50 Renowned Gospel Musicians, Clerics, Olori Alaafin Owoade, Royal family, dignitaries and well-wishers from all walks of life joined the Taiwo and Kenny Jones to express gratitude to God on the celebration of the 50th birthday anniversary of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1 on Wednesday. The praise concert was organised by an Oyo indigenes but Lagos based Taiwo and Kenny Jones and was held at First Baptist Church, Oyo. The event featured the performances of top gospel musicians, led by Taiwo and Kenny Jones, Elijah Akintunde…
Ruth Band, Ayo Ni O Liberty District Headquarters To Celebrate 30 Years Anniversary In Grand Style By Seyifunmi Odunuga All arrangements have been concluded to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the faithful wives in the bible, The Ruth Band of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Liberty District Headquarters, Ayo ni o, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Sunday, 20 July, 2025. The Chairperson and Secretary, 30 years anniversary committee of the Ruth Band, Bose Adeniyi and Most Senior Mother in Israel, Abolanle Owolabi, respectively, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists. Their statement read in part, “All is now set to have…
Ogun ANBROAD Mourns Awujale Of Ijebuland The day has drawn to a close, and the die is cast; we mourn with deep sorrow the loss of our dear Monarch. The news of the passing of our highly esteemed, longest-serving monarch and patriarch of the Adetona Dynasty, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON, Ogbagba II, Awujale, and the Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, has come as a profound shock to us. However, we give thanks to God for a life lived in reverence to Him, in service to humanity, and for the benefit of the people of Ijebuland.…
Oyo State Governor Welcomes Atiku Abubakar’s Decampment ..says there is free exit and free entry Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says that the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will not have any setback for Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Makinde, who was the keynote Speaker at a Colloquium of the 10th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Deji of Akure, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. “ I don’t think that will make any dent on PDP as a party. PDP is an institution and you have freedom of entrance and exit,” he…