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Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, was awarded the esteemed Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Award at the Council of Northern Youth Advocates of Nigeria (CNYAN) headquarters in Abuja on October 4th, 2025. This award recognizes his immense contributions towards a united and indivisible Nigeria, highlighting his role as the Garkuwan Matasan Arewa and an Icon & Cynosure of Nation Building. In his address, the President of CNYAN, emphasized the council’s commitment to addressing pressing issues in Northern Nigeria. “We have called for an increase in budget allocation to education in Northern Nigeria,” he…

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has set social media on fire after revealing that she personally introduced her 17-year-old daughter, Simisola, to clubbing and alcohol. Eyes Of Lagos reports, The actress made the disclosure during an interview with Mr. Lilgaga, where she explained her decision and the experience. Her Statement Speaking openly, Laide Bakare said: “I’m the first person that will bring her to a club. That was her first club experience ever. I love the fact that in her memory, she will say my very first clubbing and alcoholic drink was from my mum.” According to her, the ages of…

The purchase of a £15 million mansion by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, in London’s upscale Hampstead area, known as Billionaires’ Row, has sparked strong reactions from civil society organisations and shareholders alike. The property, reportedly acquired in August, features luxury amenities including a spa and entertainment suite, and was listed for £15 million by 2021. Bloomberg reported that Ogbonna, who has been the boss of Nigeria’s largest bank by assets for over three years, purchased the sprawling mansion in August, according to a UK filing. Transparency International Nigeria and other civil society groups have expressed serious…

Former Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, has surrendered to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja following allegations that he raped a 13-year-old secondary school student. The parents of the victim told journalists that Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani), a former governorship candidate in Adamawa State, visited their home to plead with them not to disclose the scandal. They also alleged that Abbo had sent money to the girl’s father multiple times in what they described as attempts to suppress the matter. As of press time, the former lawmaker remained in custody at the FCID. This is not…

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the report implying that he intends to abandon his presidential ambition for another presidential aspirant. Atiku was reported to have declared his willingness to step down for a younger, vibrant and more acceptable candidate on the platform of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress during an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. But the ex-VP has dismissed the report as a misrepresentation of the interview. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku said neither the video nor the transcript of the interview implied or suggested that he…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised the monthly salary of LAUTECH security guards from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000. The decision came after one of the guards boldly voiced concerns about their low pay during a public meeting, earning praise for the governor’s swift response.

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has advised the people of the state to always work hard and struggle for success in educational and other endeavours, as these determine pathways to the future. The governor said this on Wednesday at the 70th birthday celebration of the wife of a former Governor of Oyo State, Her Excellency (Ayaba) Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, held at the Sunlight Royal Event Centre, Ring Road, Ibadan. Describing Ayaba Ladoja as a strong woman, the governor appreciated her support especially in his political trajectory of becoming the governor of the state. He also commended her resilience and…

IITA-CGIAR proudly celebrates the recognition of Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo as one of the 2025 Africa Food Prize Laureates, honoring her outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s agricultural transformation through the widespread promotion of a novel node culture technology for cassava and yam called Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH). Dr Diebiru-Ojo’s work is shaping a new frontier in rapid crop multiplication, transforming SAH from a scientific breakthrough into a scalable enterprise model that directly benefits farmers and seed entrepreneurs across sub-Saharan Africa. The technology accelerates the production of clean, disease-free planting materials, ensuring that improved varieties of cassava and yam—two crops that feed hundreds…

Like a man who has seen the future, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has silenced critics with the ongoing massive road rehabilitation and construction within Ibadan metropolis and other parts of the state. Over the past six years, Governor Makinde has transformed Oyo State through infrastructure development and improved road connectivity. Recently, the Governor also laid the foundation for a new international terminal at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. This upgrade, which will be completed in two phases, includes runway improvements, lighting upgrades, and fire service enhancements. Under the Governor’s leadership, the airport is projected within…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has emphasised the need for Nigerians to unite for the growth and progress of the country irrespective of their religious differences and ethnic nationalities. The governor stated this on Wednesday, at the 65th anniversary celebration of Nigeria’s Independence, which was held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasigba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme: “Unity and Rebuilding,” Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, said that Nigerians must be united and keep hope alive in order to achieve the best for the country. The governor charged all Nigerians to…