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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has been conferred with dual national honours by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN) in recognition of his contributions to media development and societal transformation. The honours were presented during a formal ceremony at Ilobanafor’s office, attended by student leaders and youth advocates. The joint recognition underscores his role in advancing developmental journalism, promoting credible narratives, and amplifying youth-focused discourse across Nigeria and the African continent. Under the awards, NANS designated Ilobanafor as an “Icon and Cynosure of…

The member representing Ibadan north-west/Ibadan south-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has extended warm greetings to muslim and christian faithful on the commencement of the Ramadan and Lenten fasting periods, urging them to embrace the seasons as moment of sacrifice and national rebirth. In a statement issued on tuesday night by his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, the federal lawmaker described the coincidence of the two sacred observances as a powerful reminder of Nigeria’s shared values of faith, discipline and compassion. According to the…

Makinde Felicitates Muslims, Christians As Ramadan, Lent Begin As the 2026 Ramadan and Lent Seasons commence, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and Christians in the state and all over the country. The governor urged them to use the blessed period to make deeper commitment in serving God and making impact on humanity. Governor Makinde pointed out that God Almighty was using the coincidence in the two fasting seasons to, again, teach adherents of both religions the need for love, unity and religious harmony and that the lesson must not be lost throughout the period. Governor…

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has mourned the passing of renowned American civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, describing him as one of America’s finest moral exports and a global symbol of justice, unity and democratic struggle. In a tribute issued on Tuesday, Hashim said the death of Rev. Jackson at the age of 84 marks the end of an era in the global pursuit of equality, human dignity and social justice, noting that his influence extended far beyond the borders of the United States. Hashim, who served as General Secretary…

…orders relocation of roadside traders Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, commissioned the motor park and 540 modern shops constructed by the Ibadan North Local Government, and ordered the immediate relocation of roadside traders at the Bodija Market, Ibadan, to the shops at no cost to the beneficiaries. Governor Makinde, who named the ultra-modern shops and park after the Babaloja of Bodija Market, Alhaji Sunmaila Aderemi Jimoh, said the construction of the shops and park was part of his administration’s commitment to restoring order and improving the trading environment at the market. He further stated that traders currently…

Oyo State Government, on Monday, shared its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy blueprint with Botswana, an AfCFTA member-state, during a meeting with the country’s Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Hon Tiroeaone Mojatale Ntsima, in Gaborone, the capital city. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Special Adviser on International Trade and AfCFTA to Oyo State Governor, Ms Neo Theodore Tlhaselo, who represented the state government, said the meeting sought to cultivate trade relations between Oyo State and Botswana. Tlhaselo, who said that economic diplomacy is an integral part of the state’s AfCFTA implementation strategy, noted that it is…

The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States; His Eminence Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, has extended warm congratulations to Ummah across Yorubaland, Nigeria, and the world at large as they commence the holy month of Ramadan 2026 (1447 A.H) In his goodwill message to the Muslims around the world, the highly respected Islamic leader described Ramadan as a sacred period of deep reflection, spiritual rejuvenation, self-discipline, and renewed commitment to the teachings of Islam. He urged the faithful to maximize the blessings of the holy month through sincere devotion, increased acts of charity, compassion for the less privileged,…

The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh, has condemned the recent decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria to reverse the ban on the production and retail distribution of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume containers below 200ml. Ezeh made this position known in a statement personally signed by him and made available to CEOAFRICA, describing the policy reversal as a troubling setback for public health regulation in the country. According to him, the directive—originally issued by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was firmly rooted…

_Rallies FCT Candidates to Deepen PDP Unity Ahead of Elections_ Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has stepped up consultations with key stakeholders as part of efforts to reinforce unity, discipline, and purposeful leadership within the party. On Tuesday night, Hashim paid a solidarity visit to the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi). The meeting, which also had in attendance Senator Zainab Kure, widow of the late former Niger State Governor, Abdulkadir Kure, focused on strengthening cohesion within the party amid prevailing political…

All is now set for the Mega Skills Empowerment Programme (MSEP) 2026, a Special Birthday Empowerment Initiative in celebration of Prince Adeyemo Adedeji Ola. In keeping with his long-standing tradition of marking birthdays through impactful community service, the 2026 celebration will once again focus on giving back to society in a meaningful and sustainable way. Over the years, with the unwavering support of friends, volunteers, and well-meaning members of the community, Deji Ola has consistently demonstrated his commitment to service through well-structured initiatives such as the Novelty Match of Hope, environmental sanitation exercises, capacity-building programmes, “Clothe the Needy” outreaches,…