The Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife hereby joins the Yoruba race and all proponents of justice, democracy, and good governance in celebrating the heroic passage of an iconic nationalist, elder statesman, and unshakable voice of the people, Pa Ayo Adebanjo who has died at the ripe age of 96.. As ... Read More »
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Kenyan Athlete Edwin Koech Wins 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Bags $50,000 Prize
A Kenyan athlete, Edwin Koech, has been crowned winner of the men’s category of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Koech won the $50,000 first-place prize for the men’s category, which is his second after clinching victory in the 2023 edition. It was gathered that Koech ran for a record 2 hours and 14 minutes. About 37,000 runners competed ... Read More »
Pa Ayo Adebanjo: A Life of Service, Justice, and Truth By Peter Obi
My family and the Obidient Movement got the shocking news of the passing on of our dear father and leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who was a great pillar in the struggle for a new Nigeria. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and the Afenifere organization. His death is a profound loss to Nigeria and to all who cherish ... Read More »
Lagos Tourism commissioner on working visit to San Francisco film and entertainment commission
It was a remarkable and productive engagement with Mayor Daniel Lurie, members of the San Francisco Film and Entertainment Commissions, and key stakeholders, facilitated by the Empire Africa Group under the visionary leadership of Ghazi. The discussions centered on fostering a Sister City relationship, with a strong focus on advancing the creative industry and tech community. This marks the beginning ... Read More »
2.8km Nawfia 2.8km Road Completed in Njikoka LGA, Community Leaders Praise Governor Soludo.
Governor Charls Soludo has completed the construction of the 2.8 km Nawfia Road, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, which connects the Awka-Onitsha Old Road to the Awka-Onitsha Expressway. This is part of the governor’s ongoing infrastructural development which has transformed Anambra into a preferred destination for investors and economic activities of people in the state. The completion ... Read More »
Afenifere Chieftain Ayo Adebanjo Passes at 96: A Legacy of Courage and Conviction
The lion with the heart of a tiger, brave, firm, determined, dutifully focused Pa Ayo Adebanjo is one of the very last of an era. To follow his activities in life is to marvel at where he got his courage from. He is ever-ready to take on those he considers to be the opponents to his interesting worldview of the ... Read More »
A Valentine’s Gift to Mothers: Gov. Umo Eno Commissions Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Complex
The Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Complex in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, in Uyo, has been inaugurated by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. Inaugurating the Complex on February 14, celebrated globally as Valentine’s Day, the Governor thanked the UUTH for building the facility in honour of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, in recognition of ... Read More »
A Salute to an Icon: Chief Ayo Adebanjo, A Titan of Justice and Conscience By Dr. Olukayode Ajulo
Today, I join the countless voices across our land in mourning the irreplaceable loss of a towering statesman, a remarkable visionary, an unwavering defender of justice, and an uncompromising advocate for truth, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. His life was an embodiment of courage, an unyielding commitment to the Yoruba cause, and later, an expansive vision for a just and equitable Nigeria- ... Read More »
FG Dismisses Tigran Gambaryan’s Allegations, Calls Claims Baseless and Malicious
The Federal Government of Nigeria notes with concern the outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements being disseminated by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. While the Federal Government of Nigeria is reluctant to engage Mr. Gambaryan, due to the high-level diplomatic intervention that resolved his case, we are compelled to ... Read More »
NIDCOM Commends Sakinah Medical Outreach on Upcoming Medical Mission in Abuja
Abuja, Feb. 14, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has commended Sakinah Medical Outreach (SMO) on its upcoming medical mission, aimed at providing free medical care to underserved Nigerians. In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesperson of the commission, the NiDCOM Boss said “This medical mission is a testament to the organisation’s dedication to serving ... Read More »