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  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape in the region. Discussions will focus on practical strategies for strengthening business operations, enhancing financial management, improving access to finance, leveraging digital solutions, expanding market reach and building businesses that are positione...

  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, has charged youths to remain resilient, innovative and committed to personal development as part of efforts to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the country at large. Professor Babatunde gave this charge at the 2026 International Youth Day celebration organised by the Bureau of ICT and Digital Innovations, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspiration.”  The event, which featured the Hackathon 2026 Youth Presentation, was held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Secretary to the State Government emphasised the importance of personal commitment, continuous self-development and goal setting, urging the young participants to take responsibility for their growth by setting clear and achievable targets and remaining committed to attaining them. He noted that opportunities for learning and development would only produce meaningful results when matched with discip...

  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has commenced an aggressive grassroots mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, with plans to mobilise about 3,500 leaders across the state’s local government areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The organisation disclosed this during a mobilisation meeting held on Tuesday at its secretariat, 7B Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, Lagos, where coordinators across the senatorial districts, LGAs and LCDAs were urged to strengthen their structures and intensify grassroots engagement. The meeting, which focused on the accreditation of coordinators, presentation of action plans and strategies for expanding the directorate’s grassroots operations, commenced at about 12:10 p.m. with more than 30 minutes of intercessory prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his administration and Nigeria. The meeting was presided over by the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate...

  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has intensified its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, unveiling plans to mobilise about 3,500 leaders across the 20 local government areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State. The mobilisation meeting, held on Tuesday at the organisation’s secretariat at 7B Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, Lagos, brought together coordinators from various senatorial districts, local government areas and LCDAs to strengthen the group’s grassroots structures and coordinate its campaign activities ahead of the elections. The meeting, which commenced at about 12:10 p.m. with more than 30 minutes of intercessory prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the organisation’s leadership and Nigeria, was presided over by the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe. In his welcome address, Ogedengbe commended the coordinators fo...

    Dangote Transport has taken another major step towards improving road safety with the launch of a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria.   The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was recently showcased to journalists during a guided tour of the transport operations centre, where officials highlighted the company's commitment to leveraging technology and best practices to reduce road accidents and improve drivers’ behaviour.   Speaking during the facility tour, the Head of Operations, Dangote Transport, Ibese, Mr. David Idiege , described the Driver Monitoring Control Room as one of the latest additions to the company's comprehensive safety architecture.   According to him, the facility enables transport control personnel to observe drivers while they are on the road, monitor compliance with s...

  Monday’s nomination process took a different turn as Big Brother gave the housemates a chance to make their choices in full view of the House. Following the usual Conspiracy Hour, each housemate was handed an envelope, pen and paper and asked to name two housemates they wanted to save. But this time, keeping their choices to themselves was not an option. Once their decisions were made, the housemates had to read them out to the entire House and explain why they had chosen those particular housemates. The process put relationships, loyalties and alliances on display, with housemates having to stand by their choices and, in some cases, explain them to the people sitting right in front of them. At the end of the process, Sheba, Goddessa and Aikou were the three housemates saved by their fellow housemates. As part of the nomination twist, the Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, was given the power to decide which of the three would remain safe. With only one spot available, Chimsom Chuka c...

  Abuja: Allansmith Sports Construction Company has expressed its readiness to provide lasting solutions to the challenges facing sports infrastructure development in Nigeria, using modern construction expertise and international standards to revive and transform sporting facilities across the country. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Joshua Adamu, stated that Allansmith has become a household name in the development and construction of sports facilities, with the capacity to deliver world-class projects that meet global standards. Adamu made this known while reacting to concerns over the declining state of some major sporting facilities in Nigeria, particularly the historic Adamasingba Stadium in Oyo State, which was recently reported to have fallen short of the standards required for hosting CAF-approved matches due to deteriorating facilities. He noted that the situation of sporting facilities across the country requires urgent attention, stressing that proper investment i...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The New Era Foundation for Yoruba Festival and Culture Intervention has marked the sixth edition of its annual Olokun Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving, promoting and passing down Yoruba cultural heritage and traditional values to future generations. The 2026 edition of the festival was held at Debojo Beach, Eleko, in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, and attracted members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) New Era, traditional rulers, cultural enthusiasts and Yoruba sons and daughters. Speaking at the event, President of OPC New Era, Comrade Rasak Arogundade, described the annual celebration as an important platform for promoting Yoruba heritage, spirituality and cultural traditions. Arogundade said the festival provided an opportunity for Yoruba people to come together in prayer and thanksgiving, describing it as a gathering where participants could seek divine blessings for peace, prosperity, unity and progress. He urged members ...

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  By Abiodun Atilola, Ibadan    The Quiet Architect of Greatness  behind every towering tree of success, there is a deep, unseen network of roots that holds it steady, nourishes it through dry seasons and anchors it against the wind. In the narrative of Oyo State’s  governance, few names carry the academic and administrative weight of Professor Musibau Babatunde, the current Secretary to the Oyo State Government. Yet, to understand the intellect, discipline and profound sense of public service he brings to Oyo State, one must look to the source.  On August 23, 2026, all roads lead to a celebration of love, longevity and legacy as the matriarch of the Babatunde family, Alhaja Rafatu Alake Babatunde, celebrates her 80th birthday. For decades, Alhaja Rafatu has lived as a quiet force. She belongs to a generation of Nigerian women who understood that the ultimate measure of a life is not in personal accolades, but in the character and caliber of the lives they ...

  The Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni, has called on sons and daughters of Ibarapaland to unite and collaborate towards bringing meaningful development to their various towns and communities in the Ibarapa zone of the State. Dr. Fasina made this call at the Maiden Grand Reception and Awards Recognition Ceremony in honour of distinguished Ibarapa sons and daughters, organised by the Ibarapa Critical Stakeholders Forum (ICSF) at Damola Hall, Eruwa, Oyo State. The Head of Service charged Ibarapa stakeholders to embrace unity and harness the talents, achievements and collective strength of the people of the zone for the benefit of present and future generations. She urged the forum to provide strategic engagement, recognise excellence and promote collective action towards achieving sustainable growth and development across Ibarapaland. Dr. Fasina also called on the ICSF to promote unity and constructive dialogue, noting that, such initiatives would encourage young pe...

 * * The National President of the Remo Secondary School Old Students Association (RSSOSA), Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has celebrated the National Vice President of the Association’s UK Branch, Mr. Damola Aiyeola, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a God-fearing family man, committed leader and an exemplary Old Student whose years of service have continued to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the development of Remo Secondary School and beyond.  In a special birthday message marking the significant milestone, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described Aiyeola’s 60 years as a life of purpose, faith, family, leadership and service, noting that his contributions to RSSOSA demonstrate a deep understanding of the responsibility that comes with belonging to an association of Old Students. The RSSOSA National President praised Aiyeola’s leadership as the National Vice President of the Association’s UK Branch, noting that his contribution goes bey...

  The Yoruba Tennis Club has unveiled a four-day Centenary Cultural Week as part of activities marking the 100th anniversary of the prestigious club, with a series of events designed to celebrate Yoruba heritage, tradition, culture and the enduring bond of brotherhood among members. The programme, announced by the Brand, Media and Communication Sub-Committee of the club, is expected to provide a platform for members to reconnect with the cultural values and traditions that have shaped the institution over the past century. The cultural week will commence on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with the Abalabi Dance, while the  second day of the programme, scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, will feature a Cultural Colloquium, with Professor Peter Fatomilola of the Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as Guest Speaker. The Traditional Day Celebration will follow on Friday, August 28. The Royal Father of the Day is the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadeb...

  The Olofin Adimula Culture and Traditions Foundation has commended former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for pioneering the declaration of August 20 as a work-free day in recognition of Isese Day. The foundation also praised the governors of Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States for declaring Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to commemorate this year’s Isese Day celebration. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Convener, Comrade Akinpelu Adesina, the foundation called on the remaining South-West governors to follow suit by officially recognising August 20 as a public holiday dedicated to celebrating Yoruba culture and traditional religion. Adesina, who is also the Atayese Olosun of Ibadanland, said Aregbesola deserved recognition as the first governor to declare a public holiday for the celebration of Yoruba traditional religion and culture during his tenure as Osun State Governor. He described Isese Day as an important occasion for celebrating the rich...

  The Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi, has reaffirmed his commitment to the growth and success of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), urging members and supporters of the party to remain steadfast, united and committed to the political movement. Hon. Adebisi gave the assurance during his visit to the Allied Peoples Movement local government meeting in Ibadan Southwest Local Government, where contestants for various elective positions within the local government and other party stakeholders gathered to deliberate on the progress of the party. The lawmaker’s arrival at the meeting venue was greeted with excitement and a large crowd of supporters from his constituency, who welcomed him with funfair, solidarity songs and enthusiastic cheers. Party members and supporters also took turns to shower encomiums on the lawmaker, applauding his accessibility, commitment to grassroots development and continued support for his people. Speaking at t...

  The Centre for Public Accountability and Social Well-Being has raised the alarm over what it described as repeated attacks, alleged intimidation and destruction of property belonging to the Ojaekomo Family of Sapata Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The organisation, speaking on behalf of the Ojaekomo Family and its development partner, Shaffykay & Co. Property Limited, alleged that the incidents were being orchestrated by one Bashiru Fakorede and his associates in connection with a parcel of land said to have been allocated to the family by the Lagos State Government. During a press conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, the group said the situation had escalated in the past week despite an earlier warning issued at a press conference on August 10. According to the organisation, members of the Ojaekomo Family and Shaffykay were allegedly arrested and detained on what it described as trumped-up allegations, including claims relating to possession of firea...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Ijo Orunmila Adulawo has commended the Lagos and Ogun State Governments for recognising and promoting Yoruba cultural heritage through the observance of the 2026 Isese Day celebration. In a statement signed by the Olori Oluwo and Spiritual Head of Ijo Orunmila Adulawo Worldwide, Chief Ifagbemi Ifajobi, and made available to journalists in Lagos, the organisation described the recognition of Isese Day as a significant step towards preserving the indigenous values, traditions and cultural identity of the Yoruba people. The organisation noted that the celebration would provide an opportunity for younger generations to reconnect with their ancestral heritage and appreciate its continued relevance in contemporary society. It said the decision by the two states to acknowledge the occasion reflected a growing appreciation of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage, while highlighting the role of traditional institutions in promoting peaceful coexistence, moral ...

  Photo caption: L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Fidelity Food Bank Partner, Rev. Fr. Michael Domingo; Cathedral Administrator, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju; and Branch    As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies. Speaking at the event, Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, disclosed that the bank has distributed over 300,000 foo...