The remains of renowned Nigerian actor and theatre scholar, Chief Dr Adekola Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Kola Oyewo, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Osun State according to a funeral programme released by his family. Oyewo, who died at the age of 80, was celebrated as one of Nigeria’s foremost theatre practitioners, with a career spanning several decades on stage, television and in academia. In a funeral announcement, the Bangbola Oyewo family of the Ese-Ola Royal House, Oba-Ile, described the deceased as “a beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, colleague, esteemed traditional ruler, and…
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Stella Okafor, widow of late comic actor John ‘Mr Ibu’ Okafor, has hit back at critics, insisting the sale of her husband’s Enugu properties was a family decision to fund his burial. In an interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella claimed that she, alongside Valentine and Daniel Okafor, two of Mr Ibu’s sons, jointly sold his land in Enugu for N17 million. “Before they sold the land, we were still in the village, and they (the children and family) were arguing with me over the money they gave me during the burial. They insisted that I must share the money with them.…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina with a Certificate of Credence, in recognition of her selfless commitment and dedication to the success and growth of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The prestigious award, conferred, Saturday, June 27, was presented by the Chairman and Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel, acknowledging Aina’s outstanding contributions and unwavering support toward advancing the objectives of the chapel. The Certificate of Credence is a distinguished honor bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the journalism community. Aina’s recognition highlights her significant role in fostering the development…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has officially unveiled its new 3367 Toll-Free Short-Code Hotline, a strategic initiative designed to fortify emergency response operations, optimize traffic management efficiency and deepen public participation in the administration of road transportation across Lagos State. The newly introduced short-code represents a significant migration from the Agency’s former long-service code platform to a more accessible, technologically advanced and citizen-oriented communication framework. Available toll-free on MTN, Etisalat (T2) and Glo networks, the platform enables millions of subscribers to report traffic-related emergencies and incidents without financial burden. Through the 3367 hotline, road users can promptly notify…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, education, financial literacy, and social responsibility by supporting the Media Practitioners’ Capacity Building Programme organized on Thursday, 25th June, 2026. The event pioneered by the Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA), a coalition of digital media publishers and journalists, was to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. As part of its contribution to the successful hosting of the programme, the bank donated a variety of branded gift items, including cable chargers, water bottles, umbrellas, piggy banks, and mathematical sets. The branded water bottles, umbrellas, and cable chargers…
The need to facilitate legitimate trade and combat illegal cross-border activities, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a Joint Declaration on strengthening collaboration between both Customs authorities, reinforcing ongoing efforts to enhance trade facilitation, border security, capacity building, and the fight against transnational organized crime. On Wednesday, 24 June 2026, the declaration was signed in Brussels by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the Director-General of Netherlands Customs, Mrs Nanette Van Schelven, following a series of high-level engagements between both administrations aimed at strengthening customs modernisation, intelligence…
On Friday, June 26, 2026, an absolute proud moment for the Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Unit! Nigeria Customs Service Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, graduated 50 exceptional officers from Senior Course 14. But the real headline for us? The NCS PR Unit completely swept the top honors! Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student with three additional awards, closely followed by Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu as the Second Best Graduating Student. Seeing my immediate colleagues stand on that stage at the Ahmed Makarfi Hall was a moment of pure, unadulterated…
(L-R) The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr. Carlos Rojas-Arbulú; Chair of the Board, Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, Paula Caldwell St-Onge; Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Akin Ogunranti; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mr. Babatunde Onigbanjo; the Asalu-Elemo of Ilemo Land, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, Ph.D; DG/CEO Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Chinyere Almona; and President, Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, Garreth Bloor; at the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference held at the Grand Ball Room, Eko Hotel & Suites, VI, Lagos. Zenith Bank Plc reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between…