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Gov Abdulrazaq not celebrating own birthday, says CPS
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has again notified members of the public that he will be spending his birthday like every other day of his life, no drums, no trumpets. The governor said this has been his personal choice since he assumed office in 2019 as the Governor of Kwara State. This was contained in…
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Bandits attack Kaiama communities, kill villagers, burn houses
…as governor mourns victims By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A total of two communities of Woro and Nuku in the Kaiama local government area of Kwara state on Tuesday evening came under bandit attack. It was gathered that many families lost their loved ones in the violent attack, while several houses were reportedly burnt by the hoodlums. The state government, through…
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FBN Holdco ongoing restructuring may cause disruption, says Femi Otedola
Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola has expressed that the ongoing restructuring of the oldest financial institution in Nigeria may come with some disruption but is necessary to strengthen the business and secure its future. First HoldCo in its 2025 financial results, reported a gross earnings of N3.4 trillion. Despite a 4.8per cent year-on-year increase, profitability was significantly impacted…
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Inclusive housing achievable with political will, partnerships, says Osinbajo
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria’s long-standing housing deficit can be solved if governments demonstrate the political will to unlock land and deliver infrastructure through strong public-private partnerships. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Lagos while delivering the keynote address at the Wemabod Real Estate Outlook Conference 2026, themed “From Bodija to the Future: Unlocking Land…
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My foundation set to empower new generation of African entrepreneurs, says Elumelu
The Chairman of Heirs Holdings Mr. Tony Elumelu, has expressed that the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is poised to empower a new generation of African entrepreneurs, stressing that Africa’s future belongs to young ones and when they are empowered, the continent is empowered. The Chairman of Heirs Holdings Mr. Tony Elumelu reiterated that joblessness is a betrayal of the youth…
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Africa Energy Bank to begin operations in April, says Lokpobiri
The Minister of state for petroleum resources (oil), Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri has revealed that the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) is set to begin operations in Nigeria in April 2026. This comes after the West African giant reportedly fulfilled all obligations required to host the bank. In November 2024, the ministry of petroleum resources said the bank would commence operations on…
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Foundation empowers youths, women in Kwara state
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A total of 27 youths across the country have benefited from a free mentorship programme organized by a non-government organisation, Dele Shittu Foundation. The beneficiaries were selected across the state in various fields which includes business, medicine, entrepreneurship and climate protection. The Chairman of Dele Group of Companies and promoter of the foundation, Dr Lanre Shittu,…
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EFCC arrests 10 suspects, trucks for alleged illegal mining activities in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested 10 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis. They were arrested recently following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States. The suspects, comprising nine truck…
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Access Bank appoints Ifeyinwa Osime as board chairman
Access Holdings Plc has announced that the Board of Directors of Access Bank Plc , its flagship subsidiary, has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro on January 29, 2026, upon the completion of his regulatory tenure limit. She is an accomplished legal practitioner with a strong background in corporate governance…
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Ogun @ 50: Gov. Abiodun declares February 3 public holiday for golden jubilee celebrations
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who said the public holiday is to enable residents…
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