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Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Tuesday held a world press conference in commemoration of the annual African Traditional Medicine Day, at his Ile Oodua palace, Ile-Ife. The African Traditional Medicine Day is commemorated on 31st of August, every year. Addressing newsmen after a brief introduction by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the spiritual leader of the prestigious Yoruba race, described the African Traditional Medicine as a major inheritance of the black people which is capable of solving all medical, spiritual and other problems. The monarch who called on Nigerians particularly sons and daughters of Oduduwa to join in the promotion of the African Traditional Medicine, added that herbs and roots are of unbeatable efficacy globally. He said, "Recently, as part of my COVID 19 response, promising traditional therapies have emerged and are still emerging. The Ministry of Health thro

  The Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria(ALGOVC), says that it would hold its fourth Annual National Conference,  8, 9, and 10th of September 2021. Award Night and Book Lunch on September 9, in Abuja Aarebirin Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba disclose this in Lagos, on Tuesday. The theme of the event titled, "Improving Grassroots Leadership As A Panacea For Insecurity, Peace and National Development in Nigeria". Olabanji-Oba said that the purpose of coming together was to fellowship as a true/one Nigeria whose interest was basically for national prosperity and greatness of our beloved country, Nigeria. "We converge to encourage ourselves and see how we can add value to our various communities and to work closely with the state and federal government to attain it's sustainable goals for the nation, " she said. She said mentioned some dignitries that would be decorated for award which include; Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state and so

  First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of ‘A Deep Dive Into History’, a theatre production from the Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Production House, spearheaded by Joseph Edgar. A deep dive into history comprises two exciting stage plays – Aremu and Awo, showing from the 22nd of August and will run every Sunday till the 12th of September 2021 at the legendary Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos.   Aremu is a powerful depiction of the life and times of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR. The play takes us through his birth, the errant stages of his adulthood, exploring his peasant background, his travails as a freedom and human rights crusader and other milestones. Aremu is a rich cultural play that preaches hope to the audience, that they can be whoever they want to be. The play was written by Prof. Ahmed Yerima, the former DG of the National theatre and National Troupe.   Awo on the other hand is a play that seeks to reintroduce the dying values of loyalty, integrity, vision b

  The  Yoruba  Youth  Forum (YYF) has  indicated its resolve  to back the Major Hamza Almustapha movement   for the presidency in 2023. The organisation  pointed out that it came to this conclusion in veiw  of the  fact that, it has discovered  that Almustapha is   fits into the category of the caliber of those who were  said could lead Nigeria. The organisation pointed out that the situation in Nigeria has called for who could fix the country and bail it out  of the present decay without being sentimental  and parochial  about where  the person is from but the equality of the person.   The YYF in a stamemt signed  by its  National President  Comrade Abiodun  Olusegun Bolarinwa stated that  the YYF was convinced that with the ways Almustapha  has handled the Nigerian project and his loyalty  to the cause of Nigeria, he would be a right  candidate  to aspire to govern Nigeria.  Comrade  Abiodun   olusegun Bolarinwa argued that  the YYF has not been  the only organisation to suggest the

A notorious suspected drug dealer, 34-years-old,Olanrewaju Adesanya Maja boy,father of three,who have been terrorising Ijede area and leader of the group that murdered one Ifeanyi Godfrey in Lagos has been arrested. The suspect was paraded before the  newsmen in Lagos confessed that he used stick to hit Ifeanyi to death. "On 16th April we went to the western funeral home to fight the Chief Executive Officer but unfortunately it was the  personal assistant we engaged in the fight which lead to his death. AIG Usman Alhassan Belel ,the Assistance Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Alagbon, Annex Lagos state,said four suspects has been arrested in connection with the killing of Ifeanyi Godfrey personal assistant to chairmanship aspirant in Ijede area,Lagos. Usman,during a parade of suspects at FCID annex,Alagbon,said the police have established a case of murdered,unlawful possession of firearms,malicious demage,assaul

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has urged the general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman to be strong, courageous and focused even in the midst of the recent sex scandal that rocked his ministry. Primate Ayodele explained that the scandals are just to rock the boat of his ministry but as long as his foundation is in Christ Jesus, the storm will be calm at the end of the day. The man of God revealed that the main person behind the attacks is a popular politician that is after His downfall but on the long run, God will arise to fight his enemies. He advised those behind it to desist from the act because when God is ready to fight back, it will be very disastrous to the masterminds of the scandals. "Apostle Johnson Suleman should not be overly disturbed over the recent scandals that is rocking his ministry. These are gimmicks of the devil to distract the mission of God for his ministry, it is time for him to stay more fo

Evangelist Yinka Ayefele, the chairman of fresh FM has renamed the multipurpose hall at the music house orita challenge ibadan after his late publicist and General Manager, Mr David Ajiboye. Also, Mr Tope Agbeyo, Chairman, Cornfield Group promised be sponsoring an annual for journalist in memory of the late Ajiboye Ayefele disclosed this while speaking at the night of tribute which was held organized by fresh fm in Ibadan He said David Ajiboye’s death a personal loss to him because he is one of the people he loves dearly and he would forever be remember Ayefele also promised to support the fanily and children of the late staff The event was attended by journalists from different media organizations , representative of NUJ, FIBAN, SWEGOP, AJUM, RATTAWU, GOMAN and others Various speakers at the event paid a glowing tribute to the late journalist while pastor PF Owa in his sermon said David Ajiboye is resting with the lord. The clergy man said death is a neccesary end for all mortals but

The Chairman of Lasaco Assurance Plc, Mrs Olateju Philips, has disclosed that in spite of the challenging situation experienced in the year 2020 has a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company was able to deliver an awesome performance with a record Gross Premium Written of N10.937billion.  Mr Philips who made this known during the company’s 41st Annual General Meeting held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA Lagos, added that Lasaco Assurance Plc was able to generate N8.05billion in net underwriting income as against N6.71billion made in 2019, signifying an increase of 20% year on year.  According to her,”In spite of the challenging situation experienced during the course of the year, the company was able to deliver an awesome performance in 2020 and grew stakeholders’ value. We recorded a Gross Premium Written of N10.937billion.  “This signifies a 17% growth in performance compared to Gross Premium Written in 2019. The company made N8.05billion in net underwriting income as against N6.71

  Alogistics partner of ecommerce market leader, Jumia, Chidi Anyina, founder of ACOA Courier, has espoused the growing importance of logistics in the country saying the company which started in a corner of one room has grown to become one of the biggest employers of labour in Festac Town in Lagos. The tale of ACOA Courier is one of many logistics SMEs in different regions of the country, who have been able to upscale their businesses by leveraging the partnership benefits of the likes of Jumia.   Speaking on the impact of the partnership on his firm, Anyina explained that the business which started with 3 staff, has not only expanded its footprint to other regions of the country, but has also been able to impact its immediate environment. “We have been with Jumia for the past 8 years. And we started off just in a boys quarters of about two rooms, with just a bike, a van and two other staff. And now we have graduated to having about 37 staff spread across 3 environments, two states; La

Member of the Green Chamber, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe  congratulates the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I on his 93rd birthday.  According to a statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Olamilekan Olusada, the House of Representatives member congratulated the revered Ibadan monarch,  as he celebrates Gods grace on his 93rd.  The statement read, “The House of Representatives Member, representing  Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe extolled the many virtues of our royal father".  "No doubt, Kabiyesi has consistently ensured  progress in Ibadan, whilst  also strongly advocating for cultural and religious tolerance amongst his people".  In addition the statement also praised the nonagenarian for sustaining the virtues of our ancestors.  Akande-Sadipe who chairs the House Committee on Diaspora prayed that almighty Allah grant Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Council will on Thursday stage a two-hour commendation service/Tributes in honour of the late General Manager of the Fresh FM, Ado-Ekiti, David Ajiboye who died about two weeks ago. Ajiboye was a Nigerian Tribune staff before he was appointed as Publicist to the ace Musician and Founder of Fresh FM Nigeria, Dr. Yinka Ayefele. Ajiboye was until his death, the pioneer General Manager of the station in Ekiti State. He died at the age of 48 during a brief illness, recently. A statement signed by the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola and made available to reporters by the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Sola Oladapo said Ajiboye ‘gone too soon’ but lived eventful life. Babalola said colleagues of the late iconic professional would converge on, at the Dapo Aderogba Hall of the Press centre located at Iyaganku GRA Ibadan to give a special commendation service and tributes in honour of the departed colleague between 2pm-4pm. In the sa

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele has released fresh warnings to the Nigerian government in the areas of terrorism. The man of God during a live service made it known that a sect like Taliban currently terrorizing Afghanistan is regrouping in Africa to take over some countries. He explained that Nigeria is one of their target and except the government take heed to the warnings, something terrible may happen in the continent. He warned the federal government to immediately work on the borders and security system against what is coming as he foresees the group taking over some states in Nigeria. ‘’I am seeing a sect like Taliban coming up Africa, They are coming in big form to attack African countries like Burundi, Mali, Central Africa Republic, Benin Republic, Chad, Niger Republic, and Nigeria.’’ ‘’It will be very serious, they are already gathering together and they want to take over some states in Nigeria namely Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Nassarawa, Bauchi, K

  vaccinate 47,900 people Governor,  State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola,  on Tuesday flagged off the second phase of vaccination against the ravaging  coronavirus in the State. According to Governor Oyetola,  the Mordena Vaccine, has been adjudged by experts as very effective for the purpose of  building  immunity of people of the State  against the  pandemic. Speaking at the event in Osogbo, the Governor said about 47,900 new set of people would be vaccinated in the second phase of the exercise. Oyetola, who was represented by his Deputy,  Mr Benedict Alabi,  explained that  the doses of the new vaccine received by the State had  been tested and approved by the  National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control( NAFDAC). He added that  his administration has put in place all measures to ensure effective management of the pandemic since the beginning of its outbreak  through effective collaboration with the partner agencies such as Federal Ministry of Health, NAFDAC, W.H.O

Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Mr  Benedict Alabi, has extolled the enviable virtues of the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, on the occasion of his 49th birthday. Alabi, described Owoeye as a worthy ambassador of young generation of Lawmakers  in Osun and Nigeria at large. This was contained in a congratulatory message he personally signed on Tuesday in Osogbo. "A hearty birthday wishes to my brother and vibrant legislator  of many years' standing. "The degree of assertiveness, resilience and courage you have brought to bear in the business of lawmaking is legendary and inspirational. "Certainly, you have proven yourself as a worthy ambassador of  young generation of Lawmakers in our state and beyond. "As you celebrate your special day, I pray God to bless you with more wisdom and strength to carry on with courage and sound health. "Happy birthday our cerebral Speaker", Alabi remarked .

A leader of the All progressives Congress, APC in Lagos, Joe igbokwe has raised alarm over threats to his life and a recent ban from visiting the South-East by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Igbokwe, who is popular on social media for criticising the group and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, made this revelation in a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali over the matter. The letter read; “A mother chicken says she is crying out to the world that a Kite stole her chick not because she can do anything to retrieve the stolen sibling but to let the world hear her voice. I am sure most of us would have seen the continuous threat to my life and the life of those of us who do not agree with the philosophy of IPOB and ESN bandits on Biafra agitation via armed struggle.” “Today they are getting bolder, threatening, bullying, killing, destroying and decimating the economy of Igboland. Today the bandits say they have power over life and death in Igboland. The ba

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bello Malami Tambuwal wanted over an alleged N2.2 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Oyo State. It was gather by Distinct news online that the suspects were apprehended on Friday, August 20, 2021. The anti-corruption agency arrested the suspects at Ibadan and Oyo Town. The EFCC revealed that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. The arrested suspects include: Kehinde Emmanuel Ayoola, Adewale Adeparosi Samson, Adeniran Tijesunmi Ayobami, Abiodun Olamide, Olaoye Afolabi Bolarinwa, Ajibade Sodiq Ayodeji, Babalola Opeyemi David, Fatunbi Gboluwaga Oludotun, Abdusalam Mojeeb Ololade, Taiwo Emmanuel Olaoluwa and Oyewole Oyewunmi Fred. Others are Akinboade Fatai Jimmy, Oyewole Samod, Ishola Akinyemi Labayo, Ayinde Oluwasegun Ridwan, Oladokun Abdulkadri Akolade, Adebayo Dare Basit, Adebayo Tola Kudus, Oladeji

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bello Malami Tambuwal wanted over an alleged N2.2 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Oyo State. Anaedoonline.ng reports that the suspects were apprehended on Friday, August 20, 2021. The anti-corruption agency arrested the suspects at Ibadan and Oyo Town. The EFCC revealed that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. The arrested suspects include: Kehinde Emmanuel Ayoola, Adewale Adeparosi Samson, Adeniran Tijesunmi Ayobami, Abiodun Olamide, Olaoye Afolabi Bolarinwa, Ajibade Sodiq Ayodeji, Babalola Opeyemi David, Fatunbi Gboluwaga Oludotun, Abdusalam Mojeeb Ololade, Taiwo Emmanuel Olaoluwa and Oyewole Oyewunmi Fred. Others are Akinboade Fatai Jimmy, Oyewole Samod, Ishola Akinyemi Labayo, Ayinde Oluwasegun Ridwan, Oladokun Abdulkadri Akolade, Adebayo Dare Basit, Adebayo Tola Kudus, Oladeji Joseph Popoo

  The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has surprised church members with another round of empowerment. During the church service yesterday, a young lady who is passionate about her hair dressing business was called out suddenly to take custody of a brand new hair dryer to support and enable her grow. In the same vein, a male church member was shockingly handed the key to a brand new tricycle while the service was going on to his greatest astonishment, all in courtesy of the popular man of God whose impact is being felt all over the world. Just two Sundays ago, a crippled young man who has been struggling to replace his wheelchair was given a brand new modern wheelchair worth millions of naira during the church service. Primate Ayodele is one of the men of God who has made giving sacrificially a lifestyle with the kind of antecedents he has when it comes to philanthropic works. His annual Thanksgiving Day; February 14 needs no introduction anymore beca

  A part of its continued commitment to educate and protect customers from e-banking fraud, Africa’s largest retail bank, Access Bank Plc, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at sensitizing customers on measures they can take to protect themselves. The campaign, themed ‘Banks Don’t Ask’, focuses on three key activities that account for most fraud incidents in Nigeria, phishing, SIM card fraud, ATM fraud and POS fraud. From all indications, the rates of phishing, SIM card fraud, ATM fraud and POS fraud in the country has tripled in the past few years. Also, the sophistication with which these activities are carried out has evolved, resulting in unsuspecting customers being highly susceptible to these criminal activities. Victor Etuokwu, ED Retail Banking stated, “In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the rate of internet-based and technology-perpetrated fraud”. He added “We want to ensure that our customers are not only protected but are also aware of the

  First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria's premier and leading financial services provider has again reinforced its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through its sponsorship of the docuseries ‘’First Class Material’’ from the stables of Linda Ikeji TV    Arguably Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, FirstBank continues to pride itself as indeed the Bank of many firsts. First Class Material is a docuseries designed to celebrate Nigerians who are excelling in various fields of endeavour whether academic or non-academic. It is a programme that aims to chronicle the success stories of Nigerians who are distinct and exemplary in their achievements and importantly, a testament to the greatness of the West African country. This docuseries aims to make education, vocational training and skill acquisition trendy, attractive and fashionable to the nation's human capital by celebrating and rewarding innovators and trailblazers in various sectors. First Class Material is

The new Olu, Ogiame Atuwatse III, was crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri on Saturday at Ode-Itsekiri, ancestral home of the Itsekiri. . Having been called upon to speak on behalf of all the Nigerian traditional rulers in his capacity as the natural head of Oduduwa Race worldwide and Co-chairman of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NYCN) to bless the new Olu of Warri and welcome him into the fold, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, described the event as a red-letter day in the Itsekiri Kingdom and in the Oduduwa nation at large. "The entire Oduduwa Race was elated about your emergence as the Olu of Warri. We are indeed happy and excited with this development.  “We the traditional rulers in Nigeria are all very delighted to welcome you on board as one of our brother kings, “You can feel the energy in the air in Itsekiri Kingdom, you are loved by your people. I want to appeal to you, you are the father of the entire Itsekiri Kingdom now. You are th

The palace of the Ooni of Ife on Friday morning received with great concern, news of the reported killing of some persons numbering about five at Toro village, Ile-Ife. Aside from condemning the unfortunate incident in strong terms, the Palace of the Ooni immediately reported the case to appropriate security authorities, who swung into action immediately. While some mischief makers tried to link the criminality to the long-resolved Ife/Modakeke dispute, the Palace of Ife wishes to state unequivocally that what happened at Toro village was sheer criminality and the long hand of the law will soon catch up with the perpetrators. It is in the public knowledge that the country like its counterparts across the world is being confronted by security challenges, which would soon be a thing of the past with the corporation of all especially we (citizens). Attempts to add communal colouration to the crime with an attempt to distract security operatives from unveiling the evil minds behind the dev

Lagos State Government has partnered with the single largest job placement website in sub-Saharan Africa, Jobberman, to create 14 million jobs under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) deal. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, in an interview after the kick-off of a programme to train and upskill youths in job-ready skills. She expressed that one of the goals of the state government is to enhance youths ‘competitiveness through job opportunities. She also echoed that the government is ensuring that jobs are created for the youth who are its biggest resources. According to her, AFCFTA would create huge job opportunities for the youth. She hinted that the government was embarking on a talent hunt to empower youths. “The partnership was to provide free soft skills training for youths. The training focused on equipping graduates with employability skills, how to be more marketable, get jobs and keep those jobs

  In determination to help solve some of the challenges in the education sector, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, recently instituted a scholarship scheme. The scholarship scheme was targeted at successful candidates in the University Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The scholarship award, worth N34.8 million, was granted  to 87 successful beneficiaries who participated in the 2019 and the 2020 UTME drawn from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and included physically challenged candidates. Stanbic IBTC said the future of any country is laid in the quality of its educational system, and added that education remained an effective tool for national socio-economic development, individual socio-economic empowerment and a powerful change agent. However, the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on parents and guardi

  The Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, Chief Herbert Wigwe is a true hero in and out of banking.  During the week, he joined the Corporate Communications Department Blood Donation Drive, to donate blood for the less privileged in the society. On Friday, Chief Wigwe proved his kind gesture and submitted himself for blood testing and donation. The two-day free blood donation was organized by the Corporate Communications Department of Access Bank Plc, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.  According to the Head, Corporate Communications Department of the bank, Mr. Abdul Imoyo, the blood donation exercise was part of the yearly Corporate Social Responsibility of all departments in the bank to their immediate community. Imoyo added that, the donated blood were taken to blood bank centres across Lagos state.

  Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of our customers, Access Bank PLC introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts. The service allows customers of all account types to deactivate a USSD profile simply by dialling *901*911# from any phone, inputing the registered phone number for the account to be protected and this automatically locks out fraudsters from the individual’s account. Over the years, Access Bank has remained committed to educating its customers, informing and protecting them from fraudsters. The Bank has created dedicated pages on its official website that constantly update customers on the schemes fraudsters employ to defraud them while bringing to public notice the quickest platforms to access help in the event of any suspected fraud case. In its promise to offer customers more than banking, Access Bank has not wavered in its drive to not only deliver speedy service