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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Alberta, Canada, for their hospitality and support while reaffirming his commitment to strengthening cultural ties between the Palace of the Ooni and African diaspora communities across Canada. The monarch's message was delivered by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, during the Oodua Global Concert held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Werklund Centre, Calgary, Alberta. The event was organised by the Okin International Cultural Association Canada and attracted members of the African, Caribbean and multicultural communities. Speaking on behalf of the Ooni, Olafare conveyed the monarch's gratitude to the Alberta Provincial Government and residents of the province for the warm reception accorded to the royal delegation, which represented him at the event. He specifically acknowledged Albert...

  The Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports, Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Abiodun Adekunle Isola Baruwa, popularly known as Barushi, on his appointment as Executive Assistant to the Executive Adviser on Intra-Party Affairs by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. In a congratulatory press statement personally signed and made available to journalists, the lawmaker representing Ibadan South-West State Constituency I described Baruwa's appointment as a well-earned recognition of his unwavering commitment, loyalty and invaluable contributions to the growth of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and the advancement of grassroots politics across Oyo State. According to Adebisi, the appointment is a clear testament to Baruwa's years of dedication, perseverance and selfless service to the party and the people, expressing confidence th...

 * By Franca Isaac A few days ago, it was announced that renowned Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, will launch the 32nd edition of his annual prophecy book, Warnings To The Nations, in July. The prophecy book is certainly not new to anyone familiar with Primate Ayodele's ministry. This is not another introduction to Warnings To The Nations, as it has already established itself as a globally recognized prophetic publication. However, it is important to remind everyone—especially presidents, government officials, and world leaders—that this divine publication deserves to be taken more seriously. History has shown that many leaders often ignore God's warnings. Even when they acknowledge that a prophet has been divinely sent, they still fail to pay attention to the messages delivered through him. Warnings To The Nations is not a publication that should be dismissed, as doing so may come at a great cost. Although Warnings To The Nations is presented as a book, booklet, or d...

  London, United Kingdom – June 30, 2026: For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals. While it remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on the social calendar, its focus is clear: to mobilise resources and partnerships that support education for vulnerable children. What sets the Polo Day apart is how it converts visibility into impact. The event brings together a network of influence and directs it towards practical outcomes, funding classrooms, supporting learning programmes, and enabling children to stay in schoo...

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities required to build sustainable livelihoods. As part of the collaboration, Fidelity Bank is supporting the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which aims to address youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria's growing youth population. The next phase of the initiative will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where the institution has confirmed its readiness to host the enrolment exercise for students and youths across the Southeast region. According to the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the exercise is scheduled to hold from ...

Following months of competition involving more than 13,000 secondary schools across Nigeria, MILO has unveiled the twelve schools that will compete at the National Finals of the 26th MILO School Basketball  Championship (MSBC), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to using sport as a platform to help young people build confidence, resilience, discipline and leadership. Since its launch in 1999, the MILO School Basketball Championship has grown into one of  Nigeria's longest-running grassroots sports development initiatives. What began with fewer than 500 participating schools has evolved into a national platform that reaches over 13,000 secondary schools annually,  creating opportunities for young athletes to develop both their sporting abilities and the life skills needed to succeed beyond the basketball court.  The twelve finalist schools emerged after qualifying competitions across the Savannah, Central, Atlantic and Western Conferences. Six boys' teams and si...