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The celebration of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi)’s third anniversary as the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District presents an opportunity not only to reflect on his achievements but also to examine the future of our dear Ogun State and the role young people must play in shaping it. Leadership is best measured not by the number of years spent in office but by the impact made in the lives of the people. Over the last three years, Yayi has demonstrated a style of representation that is visible, people-oriented, and development-driven. Through educational support programmes, scholarships, bursaries, youth empowerment initiatives,…
The new management of African Alliance Insurance Plc has promised sound solvency management and absolute transparency as the company officially returns to full business operations following a major regulatory restructuring. Speaking recently in Lagos, the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ayobami Ogunkeye, stressed that the pioneer indigenous life underwriting firm has pledged to uphold the highest standards of accountability and customer-centric service. “We are stepping into a new era defined by openness and strict financial discipline. Our immediate priority is to rebuild total trust with our policyholders by ensuring that our solvency ratios remain unquestionable and…
Cristiano Ronaldo carved out another slice of football history on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K clash. The milestone came just a day after Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer, with Ronaldo responding in emphatic fashion to keep Portugal’s World Cup campaign firmly on track. The 41-year-old opened the scoring in the sixth minute, meeting a pinpoint cross from João Cancelo at the near post to steer the ball beyond the goalkeeper and hand Portugal an early lead. The goal…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has tasked a small team at the company with making an app that works like the prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times. The app, internally called “Arena” won’t let users wager real money, but instead will “probably rely” on allowing users to bet with points, the NYT says — though Meta apparently hasn’t ruled out eventually allowing people to bet with real money.Should Meta’s app launch publicly, it would be just the latest example of Meta taking a popular idea from another company and building its own version, like it did…
How the $1B SpaceX offering exposed crypto’s blind spotFor retail investors shut out of private markets, tokenized SpaceX shares offered an unusual route into one of the world’s most coveted private companies. The blockchain-based tokens allowed investors to seek exposure without a conventional brokerage account and before any potential public listing.Then practical limits got in the way.In June 2026, xStocks indicated customer demand had surpassed $1 billion for tokenized SpaceX shares. Crypto platforms such as Bybit, Binance Wallet and Bitget Wallet highlighted access to the offering, creating considerable excitement among users keen to obtain exposure to Elon Musk’s aerospace venture.Several…
Sydney Sweeney’s date night loungewear is a must-see. The Euphoria actress, 28, showed off her curves in a burgundy red set while promoting her lingerie brand, Syrn, via Instagram on Friday, June 19. In the clip, Sweeney panned the camera down to give a glimpse at her ensemble.. She playfully blew a kiss to the camera while clad in matching mid-rise underwear, which she wore with her Lowdown camp featuring a scoop neck and thin straps. For glam, Sweeney donned a full beat, including dewy skin, filled-in eyebrows, winged eyeliner, blushed cheeks and long lashes. Her blonde hair was parted…
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has directed traditionalists across Edo South Senatorial District to deploy “spiritual warfare” and lay curses on perpetrators of banditry and other violent crimes. Oba Ewuare gave the directive on Tuesday, during a meeting with native doctors, priests and priestesses at his palace in Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the Edo State Government also announced plans to establish special courts to handle armed robbery, kidnapping, and ritual practices, among others, to fast-track judgement and punishment for criminals and serve as a deterrent to others. The Oba said…
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, has announced a 10-day warning strike over the non-payment of revised professional and specialist allowances, acute manpower shortage, delayed training funds, and deteriorating welfare conditions. The association also imposed a fine of N50,000 on any member who violates the strike directive. The decision to embark on the industrial action was reached at the association’s second-quarter Ordinary General Meeting held on Monday at the Adebola Adegunwa Hall, OOUTH, Sagamu, according to a communiqué made available to our correspondent on Tuesday. In the communiqué, signed by the…
Commercial motorcycle riders who violate the Abia State Government’s ban on operations in designated areas of Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia will pay a N50,000 fine or risk forfeiting their motorcycles, the government said on Tuesday. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said the full enforcement of the restriction on commercial motorcycle operations commenced on Monday, June 22, as part of efforts to strengthen security, improve revenue generation, and restore order in major urban centres. He explained…
Last Sunday, churches across Nigeria celebrated Father’s Day with special prayers, presentations, and tributes to men who bear the responsibility of fatherhood. In some of the churches, including mine, fathers were saddled with the responsibility of officiating during services to make them feel loved and appreciated. They preached, took Bible readings, served as ushers and even became emergency choristers, singing with their baritone voices. In some cases, they even took part in games such as tying headgears or carrying babies on their backs. Political leaders joined in the celebrations, issuing goodwill messages that praised fathers as pillars of families, role…
