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The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has announced his intention to be addressed as the “Alaafin of Iwo,” citing the historic and cultural significance of the Alaafin title within Yorubaland. He said this, on Tuesday while receiving the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, who paid a courtesy visit to the Iwo palace. During the reception, Oba Akanbi stressed the importance of the Alaafin title and its origins, saying, “I don’t know any other title in Yorubaland that is superior to the Alaafin. Alaafin…

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While in Nigeria, Microsoft co-founder, and founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was awarded the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). The honour was in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation, particularly in Nigeria and across Africa. The CFR is among Nigeria’s highest honours and is typically reserved for individuals who have made notable contributions to national development or elevated the country’s international standing. Nigeria has signed a $7.5…

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Kano State government has declared today a public holiday to mourn the death of 22 athletes who lost their lives in a tragic auto crash on Saturday. The athletes were killed near Kuri, about 50 kilometres from Kano, while returning from Abeokuta, Ogun State, where they had represented Kano at the 22nd National Sports Festival. In a statement signed by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. “On behalf of the…

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Leading African financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to hold the 3rd edition of its flagship market access platform, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. In a strategic move to deepen diaspora and transatlantic business linkages, Fidelity Bank is partnering with Amplify Africa, the organizers of AFRICON, the leading African diaspora business and culture summit in the United States. This collaboration brings together two powerful platforms committed to bridging African…

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A deadly midnight flood caused by torrential rainfall, wreaked havoc in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, claiming no fewer than 21 lives. It was gathered that, about 50 residential houses were submerged by the devastating Tuesday night flood, which caught many residents and commuters unaware, resulting in the loss of many lives and widespread destruction of property. The two communities most affected are Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, in Mokwa town. In addition to the loss of lives, several vehicles, including commercial vehicles, private cars and trucks, were…

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As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar countered the claims of Tinubu administration, describing it as “incompetent,” “disconnected,” and “anti-people,” rating it one of the worst governments in Nigeria’s democratic history. Atiku, in a tweet on Thursday, claimed that no previous administration has inflicted this level of hardship on the masses while showing such disregard for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. He alleged that the Tinubu-led government has intensified economic hardship, increased public debt, and introduced policies that disproportionately affect poorer…

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