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  The Oyo State Head of service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has urged  Retired Civil Servants in the State to use their retirement as a continuation of their contributions to serve humanity.  She stated this during the send -off programme for retired Heads of Ministries Departments and Agencies and annual End -of -the year Get-together of the forum held at Omolayole Hall International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.  The Head of Service appreciated  the Forum’s social activities which continue to foster unity and provide emotional and psychological support to members, especially those facing personal or professional challenges, just as she  encourages members to further leverage the platform for intellectual engagement and knowledge sharing, hinting that.  Knowledge is power and when it is shared with a unity of purpose, it becomes a formidable force that will propel the service to move to the greater heights. She  said "connect more deeply wi...

    At the 2025 Brands and Marketing Conference hosted by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Interswitch Group, emphasised the need for marketers and journalists to adopt a balanced, collaborative approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her keynote address was delivered on her behalf by Tomi Ogunlesi, Divisional Head, Brands and Communications, Interswitch. Speaking to the conference theme,  “AI and the Future of Marketing Workflow: Disruption or Opportunity?” , Dr. Eromosele noted that AI has already reshaped how content is created, distributed, and evaluated. She emphasised that while the technology unlocks new levels of efficiency, it also requires responsible adoption and continuous human oversight. In her words: “The real risk is not in the technology itself, but in the reluctance to adapt. AI will enhance human output, but it still requires human ...

  Lagos, 5 December 2025  -  FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, winning all three games. Representing Nigeria as the country’s sole team in the tournament, they overcame fierce competition from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Togo in the Zone. Their undefeated run included a 66–55 upset against home favourites CSA of Côte d’Ivoire and a thrilling 63–59 comeback win against FBA of Côte d’Ivoire, after trailing by 20 points in the second quarter. The remarkable performance, marked by resilience, discipline skill, and mental strength, earned the team a triumphant return to continental basketball after a six-year absence. Emerging as champions of Zone 3 ...

    The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has deferred the date for its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to  January 25, 2026,  instead of December 7, 2025, as earlier announced. The postponement became necessary to balance out and ensure no one is left behind as the observance of Christmas seems to have commenced much earlier for some of the NIPR’s critical stakeholders.   “The NIPR leadership appeals to all stakeholders to take note of the change in date, adjust their calendars and prepare to participate in the event that will not only motivate professionals, practitioners and scholars, but also enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the global public relations ecosystem while strengthening brand equity for all stakeholders, including the NIPR,” Israel Opayemi, Chairman of the Organising Committee, stated.   Opayemi expressed his Committee’s determination and commitment t...

  The Chairman of the Orumogege Football Tournament, Mr. Amos Adewale Ado, has congratulated the Chairman of Pre-Cradle Carnival Events, Mr. Banji Patrick Ojo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message issued in Ogbomoso, Mr. Ado described Mr. Patrick Ojo, who also serves as the Managing Director of Talking Drum Apartment and Hotel Ltd., Ikose Area, Ikoyi Road, Ogbomoso, as “an exemplary man with an enviable track record of excellence and integrity.” Mr. Ado commended Mr. Ojo’s contributions to community development, youth empowerment, and cultural promotion across Ogbomoso land. He noted that Mr. Ojo’s leadership at the Pre-Cradle Carnival Events and his strides in the hospitality industry continue to inspire many. He further praised the celebrant’s unwavering support for grassroots initiatives, including sports development, saying such commitment has earned him respect from different sectors of society. “Mr. Banji Patrick Ojo is a role model whose vision, humility, a...

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) hereby alerts the Nigerian public, civil society, the media, and all advocates of justice that a tragic and deeply disturbing case of drugging, rape, intimidation, and attempted cover-up involving Miss Isola Oyinkansola, a 20 years old student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), is currently unfolding in Ondo State. CHSR expresses grave concern over emerging threats, institutional negligence, and deliberate attempts by connected individuals to obstruct justice. We therefore announce that formal petitions have now been submitted to the following authorities: The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command The Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA) These petitions demand urgent intervention to ensure proper investigation, prosecution, and protection for the survivor...