The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has joined in mourning the passage of Chief Lamidi Ajadi, a Muslim leader in Ibadan, and the Baba Adini of Oyo State. Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi died on Tuesday June 10,2025. MUSWEN in a condolence message jointly signed by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and the Executive Secretary/CEO Professor Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, described him as a beacon of integrity, a devoted Muslim, and a passionate advocate for peace and harmony. It also prayed for the repose of his soul. The organisation said “The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) mourns the passing of Chief…
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LAGOS – The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), would review the organisation’s upcoming book on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Confirming this, GOCOP President, Maureen Chigbo, said, the book, titled “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing,” would be presented at an event chaired by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi. The Publicity Secretary, GOCOP, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke in a press statement, reiterated that the book presentation would take place on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reopened the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) on Tuesday in Abuja and directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility to ensure its upkeep and long-term sustainability. At the event, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced renaming the Centre, which opened in 1991, as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Recalling his previous visit to the Centre during the 2024 ECOWAS Parliament conference, President Tinubu recounted his shock at its poor state. “When I attended the ECOWAS Parliament conference, the environment was dirty, disorganised, and uninhabitable.…
“Doing and Being-Living Intentionally Each Day” written by an Executive Director at Emadeb Energy Services Limited, Mrs Gbesoye Debo-Olujimi, has been slated for public presentation on June 14, 2025, in Lagos. The ten-chapter book explores the leitmotif of transiting from simply “doing” life to truly “being” present in it. The book serves the dual-purpose of a memoir and a call to action: an invitation to stop existing and start living with intention. According to the author’s synoptical offering: “‘Doing and being’ is a deeply personal and spiritually-rich book that offers clear insight to anyone seeking clarity about their purpose. “Through…
President Bola Tinubu said more funds would be committed to infrastructure development and urged governors to collaborate with the federal government to align building approvals. The President, who commissioned the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant on Thursday in Lagos, said proper approval alignment between subnational and federal governments will facilitate the construction of major roads and bridges across the country. “I have directed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the Surveyor General of the federation to work more closely with the governors,” the President said. President Tinubu said aligning state approvals…
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended its heartfelt greetings to Nigerians, particularly Muslims, on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir 2025. This was contained in an Eid-el-kabir message jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, President and Executive Secretary/CEO of MUSWEN respectively. The organisation said “This sacred festival, commemorating the sacrifice and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), is a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to unity, compassion, and service to humanity. “We pray that Allah (SWT) accept our acts of worship, grant us His mercy, and strengthen the bonds of unity across…
Olori Janet Afolabi, CNN award winning journalist and Queen of Apomu Kingdom, has distributed 150 bags of 50kg rice to Apomu people for the celebration of Ileya Festival. She has also launched a food bank in the ancient city in Osun State. Olori Afolabi said the food distribution is in response to the pressing issue of hunger in rural communities. She said: “It is aimed at providing immediate relief to those in need and support rural families. “Every package of rice represents a moment of relief. “As we distribute the food we are not just meeting a basic need we…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a publication of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Prompt News reports that the event is scheduled for 110am on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja. President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, who confirmed this development said the book presentation will be graced by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations. Alhaji…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Despite the uncertainty surrounding the match,Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 courtesy of a first half brace by skipper Rasheedat Ajibade in a keenly contested international friendly at the MKO Sports Arena, Abeokuta in Ogun state. This is even as the African reigning champions South Africa left it late to defeat neighbours, Zambia 2-0 with goals from Bongeka Gamede 75′ and Jermaine Seoposenwe 83′ to propel spirited Banyana Banyana go past Zambia to win the three-nations series mini-tournament. South had last week defeated Botswana in the first match…
Director General of Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, on Tuesday, told Nigerians to spare President Bola Tinubu as well as the State Governors and, in their steads, hold him and all procurement officers responsible if government at all levels failed to deliver road and other infrastructure projects due to procurement lapses. Adedokun spoke in Abuja at the high-impact educational symposium organised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply [CIPS], Nigeria Branch, with the theme: “Driving Value and sustainability in resource-limited settings via strategic procurement”, at which CIPS Global CEO, Ben Farrell, MBE, served as a panellist.…