This is a short write-up written in honour of Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, Ọgbà gbà II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. In life and death, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona was a trailblazer. Not only did he reign as one of Nigeria’s most revered monarchs, but he also left behind a historic
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its readiness to commence a fresh voter registration exercise in Ondo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for later in the year. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Commission on Monday, July 15, 2025. INEC disclosed that the Continuous Voter Registration
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has signed a landmark three-year term loan agreement worth 800 million Chinese Yuan (CNY) with the China Development Bank (CDB), marking a significant step in strengthening financial cooperation between Nigeria and China. The agreement, announced over the weekend, is aimed at enhancing Stanbic IBTC’s capacity to
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the high number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ondo State, revealing that a total of 295,856 PVCs remain unclaimed as the state gears up for its governorship election scheduled for November 2025. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, made
In Daura, Katsina State today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined a solemn congregation of national leaders, family members and traditional dignitaries at the Jana’iza prayer ground for the funeral of Former President Muhammadu Buhari. The late leader’s remains were received at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina around midday before being brought to the
Manchester City have today inked a game‑changing extension with German sportswear brand Puma, worth a staggering £100 million annually, in a deal set to run for at least ten years, reportedly until 2035. Valued at approximately £1 billion, this agreement stands as the richest ever kit partnership in Premier League history. This new contract far
Eintracht Frankfurt have turned down a blockbuster offer from Newcastle United—reportedly breaking the Magpies’ transfer record—of around £70 million for their in‑form striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23‑year‑old Frenchman, who netted 22 goals and supplied 12 assists across 48 outings last season, has become one of Europe’s hottest prospects. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and sporting chiefs
Former President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday evening in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, as Nigeria bid farewell to one of its most iconic and influential leaders. The solemn ceremony, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites, drew dignitaries from across the country and the international community. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13,
In a thrilling development for cinema lovers across Nigeria, the latest Superman blockbuster raked in an impressive ₦133.7 million during its debut weekend on local screens. This figure significantly bolsters the growing momentum of Nigeria’s cinematic economy, which recorded a stellar 60% increase in box office revenue last year, reaching ₦11.5 billion in 2024. The
In the first quarter of 2025, TikTok intensified its enforcement of community norms, purging more than 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users for policy infractions. The company’s Community Guidelines Enforcement Report reveals that Nigeria has consistently ranked among the top 50 countries for content removals, with violations spanning Integrity & Authenticity, Privacy & Security,
