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In a move widely described as unprecedented, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is rallying influential indigenes of the City to support the planned weeklong celebration of new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja who takes crown next Friday as the 44th Olubadan. The President-General of CCII, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole recently inaugurated a Committee headed by two of the city’s billionaire businessmen, Engr. Dotun Sanusi and Chief Adegboye Adegoke to Co-Chairman a committee for the celebration. The State Government had earlier inaugurated Chief Adebayo Oyero-Committee to work out plans for the Friday September 26 coronation of Oba Ladoja…

– As Ondo Assembly Speaker Empowers Constituents Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a globally competitive educational system, calling it one of the key ingredients to tackling poverty and sustaining peace in any society. The governor gave the reassurance at the 3rd edition of educational empowerment, sponsored by the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, held at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre in Ondo city, on Wednesday. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor acknowledged the immense impact of education…

British Airways captain on £170,000 a year keeps job despite being caught stealing food at airlines headquarters. ‘If this had been cabin crew members on less than £30,000 a year, they would have been shown the door already. The whole thing stinks’, blasted a source He was among light-fingered senior managers who were hauled in for questioning before escaping with a warning. The culprits were caught on CCTV nicking food and coffee from the airline’s Waterside flight operations hub near Heathrow. They piled up trays from a self-service “pavement café”, which sells sausage rolls and sandwiches, as well as…

Kano has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), a feat the state government attributes to ongoing reforms in the education sector. However, Kano topped the performance chart with 68,159 candidates (5.02 per cent of the national total) obtaining five credits and above including Mathematics and English. Lagos followed with 67,007 candidates (4.93 per cent), while Oyo came third with 48,742 candidates. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, reacting through his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, described the feat as a validation of his administration’s sustained investment in…

Ezekiel Nathaniel ended Nigeria’s 38-year wait for a place in the final of the men’s 400m hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships after winning Heat 2 and qualifying with the fastest time on Wednesday. The last Nigerian to do so was Henry Amike in 1987 in Italy, where he eventually finished sixth in 48.63s. Nathaniel, Nigeria’s current record holder in the event, finished in 47.47s ahead of Qatar’s Ismail Abakar who set a PB of 47.61s, and USA’s Caleb Dean in 47.85s. Although running from a challenging Lane 8, Nathaniel was resilient and held his own to win the…

The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has extended warm wishes to Alhaji Akeem Azeez, Personal Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde, on his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message on Wednesday, Barr. Lawal described Azeez as a loyal, trustworthy, and dedicated member of the Makinde family. He highlighted Azeez’s commitment to the governor’s agenda, noting his pivotal role in advancing the administration’s vision. He commended Azeez’s diligence, professionalism, and loyalty, which have translated into concrete achievements. The Acting Governor equally praised Azeez’s high moral standards and reliability, emphasizing his crucial role in the governor’s team. According…

The Chinese language, Mandarin, has officially been included as one of the foreign languages to be taught in senior secondary schools across Nigeria, following a recent review of the national curriculum. This announcement was made on Tuesday by the Secretary of Education for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, during the inauguration of the 14th Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja. The Chinese Corner is an educational and cultural centre sponsored by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation as part of its corporate social responsibility. “May I inform you that in the recent review of our curriculum, the…

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has responded to concerns about the non-refundable nature of U.S. visa fees, stating that the policies align with global practices. The embassy stated that fees cover application costs regardless of approval. The statement comes amid public debates on transparency and fairness in U.S. immigration procedures. However, the US, in a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that each case is reviewed thoroughly and fairly. It said, “We hear your concerns regarding U.S. visa application fees. Like most countries, U.S. visa fees cover the cost of processing the application, regardless of…

There was panic on Broad Street, Lagos Island, today, when fire broke out at Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building, forcing scores of occupants and passers-by to scamper for safety. Occupants were seen in viral videos jumping out of a window in the building located in the Marina area of Lagos Island. There was panic on Broad Street, Lagos Island, today, when fire broke out at Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building, forcing scores of occupants and passers-by to scamper for safety. Occupants were seen in viral videos jumping out of a window in the building located in the Marina…

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) Ibadan, has officially endorsed the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) by enrolling its entire student body in a transformative initiative aimed at combating malaria in Nigeria. This decisive action underscores the institution’s commitment to promoting health awareness and education among its students. The Geneith Health Competition is an initiative organized by CEOAFRICA, Sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, and Powered by Coatal Forte Softgel. It is first of its kind in Africa, which focuses on malaria awareness, education, advocacy, and empowerment among students. By participating in this competition, students will gain critical…