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.Strategic investment opportunities to take centre stage The Oyo State Government has announced the second edition of the International Tourism Summit Oyo State (ITSOyoState2025), following the success of last year’s inaugural event. The 2025 edition will hold in July at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, and is poised to be a game-changer for tourism investment in Nigeria. This year’s summit is not just a celebration of culture, it is a strategic investors’ gathering designed to present some high-impact tourism investment destinations to both local and international investors. The goal is to unlock public-private partnerships, secure long-term investments,…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday said that his government would not deprive traditional rulers in the state their entitlements. The governor stated this at the grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival held at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan. The governor, who said that the Council of Obas and Chiefs had been in abeyance before his assumption of office in 2019, added that traditional rulers would begin to get their due, including official vehicles, as soon as the council is constituted. He added that he had mandated all the eleven local government councils…

In a strategic move to align Nigeria’s informal sector with the demands of a fast evolving digital economy, the federal government, in partnership with the National Assembly, has commenced targeted grassroots interventions aimed at equipping artisans with essential digital skills. This national thrust was exemplified on friday in Ibadan, where 80 artisans from across Oyo state received brand new laptops and financial support at the close of a five day capacity building programme facilitated by Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity. The initiative, organised in collaboration…

In the heart of Ibadan, my late mother once said, “A single lie can travel faster than a missile, but truth walks barefoot.” Her words have never been more relevant than today, as our society faces a growing wave of misinformation spreading through social media, blogs, and WhatsApp groups like wildfire. Just like daily routines, manipulated images with false captions, misleading stories, fake audio, AI-generated videos, and deliberately distorted content have become increasingly widespread. Such content often goes viral within a short time. By the time the truth is uncovered, the damage may already be done—trust eroded, fear spread,…

Animal lover, 50, mauled to death & eaten by his own PET LION just days after buying beast to keep in his garden A MAN was mauled to death by his pet lion in southern Iraq, just days after bringing the animal home in hopes of taming it in his garden. The victim, 50-year-old Aqil Fakhr al-Din, was known locally for keeping lions and other wild animals on his property for years, according to police. “The lion had eaten a large portion of the man’s body, and because the lion refused to leave the remains, we were forced to shoot…

Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd and sponsor of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), Chief Emmanuel Umenwa alongside Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, MD/CEO of CEOAfrica and initiator of the GHC, which is powered by Coatal Forte Softgel, have extended heartfelt congratulations to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, following his recent recognition as one of the 100 most influential global figures shaping healthcare worldwide. This accolade serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication and significant contributions towards creating a healthier Nigeria. In a joint statement signed by both Chief Umenwa and Prince Ilobanafor, they…

Pharm. Ambrose Igwekanma Ezeh, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), paid a courtesy visit to Geneith Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. During this significant meeting, he endorsed the Geneith Health Competition—a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling malaria among Nigerias youth. Present at the event were Mr. Umenwa Emmanuel, the MD/CEO of Geneith Pharmaceuticals, and Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, the MD/CEO of CEOAfrica, and key members of the Geneith team, including Pharm. Udeh Judith, Principal Manager (Marketing), Pharm. Okechukwu Simeon, AGM (Sales), and Pharm. Bimbo Bowoto, AGM (Sales & Marketing), all of whom passionately…

“UTME 2025 Crisis: Odidiomo Demands Overhaul of JAMB’s Digital Infrastructure, Labels Failure a National Embarrassment As affected candidates begin re-taking their rescheduled Joint Admissions and  Matriculations Board (JAMB) exams from today, the House of Representatives has declared that it is watching closely and will act decisively as the national assembly and other stakeholders await concrete steps from JAMB and its parent ministry to rebuild confidence in Nigeria’s most critical tertiary admission process. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide stated this, while speaking to journalists after an oversight…

Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on Thursday announced that the company has agreed to freeze the price of cement for all contractors engaged in projects under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda, as part of efforts to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery strategy. This is as President Bola Tinubu and Rabiu met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on efforts by the BUA Foods to crash the prices of food in the country. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Rabiu expressed happiness that the prices of food have come down compared to what they were last year. He also…

In fulfillment of his administration’s promise to bring succor to communities ravaged by rainstorm a few months ago, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, on Thursday, distributed relief materials to the victims across five local government areas. The beneficiaries, comprising of victims of rainstorm and fire disaster from Idanre, Akure North, Akure South, Akoko Southwest and Ifedore local government areas gathered in Akure to receive the relief items to enable them restore their livelihood. Speaking at the event, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the distribution of the relief materials is in line with…