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‎ President Bola Tinubu has credited his rise to the presidency to the blessings of the late Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and Nigerians.‎‎Mr Tinubu spoke on Sunday during the eight-day fidau prayer for the late monarch at Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Ogun. ‎The president paid heartfelt tributes celebrating Oba Adetona’s impactful reign, leadership and enduring legacy.‎‎”Today marks a very great day in the history of Nigeria and particular history of the Yoruba race.‎‎”I thank God Almighty that I stand before you as the president of Nigeria. “Our history would not have been completed if I failed…

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 11 students from Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in connection with the suspected murder of two fellow students. Following widespread outrage over the incident, the Kano State Commissioner of Education, Ali Makoda, on Wednesday, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Providing an update on the investigation on Thursday, the spokesperson for the command, Abdullahi Haruna, said the 11 arrested students were currently undergoing interrogation. “Eleven students were arrested over the incident, and an investigation is ongoing to find out the level of their involvement,” Haruna stated.…

The Federal Ministry of Education on Friday said the University of Maiduguri was named after late former president Muhammadu Buhari as a result of Buhari’s unwavering commitment to education. This was made known in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry of Education’s director of press. According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu approved the renaming during a special session of the Federal Executive Council convened to pay tribute to the late leader. The President described Buhari as a statesman whose administration prioritised national security, economic recovery, institutional reform, and anti-corruption. “The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa…

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Friday, made his first courtroom appearance as a lawyer, stepping into legal practice after years in politics and public life. Dressed in a full wig and gown, Melaye appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite at Court 8 of the Federal High Court, Abuja, marking his debut since being called to the Nigerian Bar. “Senator Dino Melaye at the Federal High Court Abuja today. Appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of Court 8,” Melaye shared on his verified Facebook page on Friday. The former lawmaker was among over 5,000 new lawyers called to the Bar in…

Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has opened up about her thrilling encounter with her idol, global superstar Rihanna. Speaking in a recent interview with ETalk TV, the Mavin Records sensation revealed that meeting Rihanna left a lasting impression on her. Describing the music icon as an amazing person and role model, the ‘Rush’ hitmaker said she was overjoyed to learn that Rihanna is actually a fan of her music. “I’m my favourite artist’s favorite artist,” she said with excitement, adding that the moment was both humbling and surreal. Ayra praised Rihanna’s personality and artistry, calling her “an amazing artist, woman, and…

Kwara 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 State. At the reception held at the state banquet hall in Ilorin, the Kwara capital, Governor AbdulRazaq also announced immediate settlement of a backlog…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, signaling a new phase of leadership at the institution as part of ongoing reforms in the agricultural sector. The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment is part of a broader reshuffle aimed at repositioning strategic federal agencies for improved service delivery and policy execution. Alongside Muhammad Babangida, seven other individuals were named as new…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has cautioned a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, against visiting the state without informing him. Governor Okpebholo said Obi’s security in Edo State was not guaranteed. He said the former Labour Party presidential candidate should take whatever happened to him anytime he (Obi) visits Edo without informing him. The Edo Governor spoke in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North East Local Government, while receiving Hon Marcus Onobun, the lawmaker representing Esan West/Igueben/Central in the House of Representatives, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party. He said he was serious about what he said.…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, 17 July 2025, commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos, marking a major milestone in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, led the commissioning ceremony alongside key Senior Customs Officers and stakeholders, including His Royal Highness Oba Muhammed Maruf, the Olumakinwa of Apapa Kingdom, the Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA, Mayor Fatai Ayeola, and Commissioner for Basic Education in Lagos State, Jamiu Ali-Balogun, among others. The CGC described the project carried out by the Tincan Island Port Command as a…

In a time when criminality seems to evolve as rapidly as technology, Ondo State has emerged as a bastion of security innovation and decisive law enforcement, thanks to the unrelenting efforts of the Ondo State Police Command. The recent series of tactical victories against criminal syndicates, cultist networks, ritualists, kidnappers, and murderers is not just a feather in the cap of the Command, it is a profound statement that Ondo State is no longer a playground for crime. Under the leadership of a dynamic and forward-thinking command structure, the Police have redefined crimefighting through a multi-pronged approach built on intelligence-led…