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By oluwaseyi fadoro  President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Executive Director of Customer Centricity and Marketing at Galaxy Backbone Limited, Segun Olulade, on the occasion of his 55th birthday, commending his outstanding contributions to youth empowerment, enterprise development and community service. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Olulade as a grassroots politician, philanthropist and development advocate whose life has been characterised by hard work, integrity and selfless service. The President joined Olulade's family, political and business associates, friends and well-wishers in celebrating the former two-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, noting that his career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to community development and the expansion of economic opportunities for Nigerians. Tinubu also acknowledged Olulade's significant con...

  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor. Musibau  Babatunde has reaffirmed the present administration commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to improve citizens enrollment with the commission. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the management staff of the commission at the SSG's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.  Professor. Babatunde appreciated the delegation for the visit and commended the Commission for its efforts towards building a credible and inclusive national identity system. He noted that effective identity management remains vital to national planning, security and socio-economic development, stressing that the Oyo State Government is committed to initiatives that will improve access to identity enrolment for the  residents of the State. The Secretary to the State Government assured the delegation of the state's readiness to collaborate with the Commission in areas of mutual in...

  The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry has arrested two suspected smugglers and handed over 140 bags of foreign parboiled rice, along with a fibre boat used for the operation, to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as part of its sustained crackdown on smuggling and other illicit maritime activities. The successful operation, carried out on Friday, 24 July 2026, followed credible intelligence received by the Base regarding the movement of contraband goods through the Apa axis of Badagry. According to a statement issued by FOB Badagry, naval operatives intercepted a 40-horsepower fibre boat loaded with approximately 140 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice believed to have been illegally smuggled into the country.  The operation also led to the arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in the illicit trade. The Navy stated that the swift intervention of its patrol team prevented the illegal distribution of the smuggled rice and dealt a significant setback to smug...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro   The National Leader of the Oodua People's Congress (OPC),And the founder of olofin-Adimula culture and traditional foundation Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, has congratulated renowned Yoruba elder, Baba Ifayemi Eleburubo, on the occasion of his 79th birthday anniversary. Speaking in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Akinpelu described the celebrant as his godfather and a remarkable mentor who has played a significant role in his personal and leadership journey. According to him, Baba Eleburubo has supported and guided him in numerous ways over the years, contributing immensely to his growth and success. The OPC leader expressed profound appreciation for the celebrant's invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to the promotion of Yoruba culture, values, and unity. Akinpelu also used the occasion to offer heartfelt prayers for Baba Eleburubo, asking God to grant him good health, strength, and long life so that he may celebrate many more years in pe...