Author: Lilian Azuh

Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Sen. Dr Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven people to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission. Ida holds an MSc in Banking & Finance from the University of Ibadan (1983) and an LLB from the University of Abuja (2003). Before being elected to the Senate in 2017 to represent Katsina Central, he served as the Commissioner of Finance for Katsina State and as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Civil Service. The seven people nominated as Federal Commissioners to represent their respective states in…

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Kwankwaso A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing the need for political realignment. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday He said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.” The former governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party. Punch

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Liz and Iyabo Controversial actress, Liz Anjorin, has once again stirred reactions online following fresh claims involving her colleague and Iyabo Ojo. In a video post during the week, Anjorin alleged that she had repeatedly taken photos and videos of Ojo and her children to several native doctors. Speaking in the viral clip, she said, “All the children of Iyabo Ojo, I carry them around. The mother, the child and the grandchild. I carry both the photos and videos of the children to the native doctors that I know. Every native doctor’s house, I will take their pictures. The native…

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Liya Afrobeats singer and former signee of Davido Music Worldwide, Liya, has opened up about the reason behind her exit from the label, citing a lack of attention to her career as a major factor. Speaking in a recent interview on The Wahala Podcast, the singer—who was the first female artiste signed to the label owned by Davido—said she made the difficult decision to leave in pursuit of personal and professional growth. According to her, despite releasing songs such as Lakiriboto and Melo during her time at DMW, she felt her career was not receiving the level of support and direction it needed.…

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Oyewo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to Alagba Kola Oyewo, a renowned filmmaker, actor, and retired lecturer of Theatre Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on his 80th birthday. President Tinubu describes Oyewo as a national treasure and a worthy ambassador of Yoruba theatre and Nigerian storytelling. “Oyewo is a veteran thespian and a distinguished cultural icon whose enduring contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s theatre, film, and cultural productions have left an indelible mark on generations of artistes and scholars”, President Tinubu writes. “From the stage to the screen and the classroom, Oyewo’s work reflects a…

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The family of Oluwakemi Oyeteju James has announced the burial programmes for the late businesswoman and wife of eminent journalist and former Editor of Ovation International Magazine, now Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Michael James. According to a statement by James on Sunday, the funeral rites for the mother of two would be held on March 31 and April 1, 2026. While the Service of Songs will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Stella Hall of Daystar Christian Centre, on Ikosi Road, Oregun, Lagos between 4pm and 6pm, the Funeral Service…

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On Saturday, March 28 2026, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month- long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the second of such activity at the Centre, having held the International Women Day Seminar on the 9th of March, 2026. The event was to honour and give awards to exceptional women who have shown resilience in their communities with heir vocation impacting lives sustainably. Speakers after speakers eulogized Zenith Bank for its people-centred activities and appreciated the Ford Foundation for identifying the Bank as a worthy partner in its…

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JMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, has taken its advocacy for sustainable engineering beyond corporate spaces, into the streets of Lagos, with its Engineering Walk in support of engineering sustainability and solar adoption, an initiative designed to deepen awareness around sustainable engineering practices and promote inclusive energy solutions across Nigeria. Held to commemorate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, the walk commenced from JMG’s head office in Victoria Island and attracted strong participation from key stakeholders, including engineering students from the University of Lagos and Yaba College of Technology, members of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), the…

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L-R; Sola Gabriel,Head, Strategic Planning, Polaris Bank;  Omowunmi Odunlade, Ag. Divisional Head, Ibadan; Professor A. O. Folawewo, Dean, Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences; Professor Akin Lewis(Dean Students Affairs), Representative of the Vice Chancellor and Njideka Nwabueze, Head, Retail Banking, Polaris Bank during the official presentation of the cheque by Polaris Bank to the University of Ibadan recently. In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences Building at the prestigious University of…

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