By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. The declaration…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has announced a ban on politicians and government officials from speaking on church podiums during services, in a move aimed at preserving the sanctity of Christian worship and deterring political interference. The directive, issued through a memo signed by the Most Revd Dr Henry Ndukuba, Primate…
By Ayomide Otitoju Students and staff of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, are set to benefit from enhanced digital connectivity following the launch of two innovative services—GloShare and the Mobile Community Telephony Plan—by leading digital solutions provider, Globacom. The unveiling ceremony, held on the university’s main campus, marked a strategic step in Globacom’s drive to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called on African entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals to invest boldly in the continent’s development, stressing that Africa’s future lies in transformative local investment, not capital flight. Dangote made the appeal while hosting participants of the Global CEO Africa Programme—an initiative…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, is marking a decade of digital transformation through its strategic partnership with fintech leader, VERiCASH. The collaboration, which birthed the award-winning UBA Mobile App, has revolutionised banking experiences across the continent—bringing secure, seamless, and user-friendly services to millions of users. To commemorate the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed willingness to reconsider the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, provided that strong, merit-based arguments are presented by stakeholders. The proposed name change has drawn significant criticism from alumni and students, who argue that the institution’s identity and legacy are being undermined….
By Ayomide Otitoju Subscribers on the Glo network who recharge via the Palmpay app are reaping rewards in the ongoing second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza”, a collaborative customer loyalty initiative by Globacom and Palmpay. The promotional campaign, which offers participants the chance to win high-end prizes including the iPhone 15 Pro and…
By Ayomide Ototoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced plans to host the 15th edition of its annual Autism Conference from July 15 to 16, 2025, at the Muson Centre in Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “From Awareness to Action: 15 Years of Advancing Autism Inclusion,” will highlight the journey from advocacy to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has categorically denied media reports suggesting her defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as “false, inaccurate, and a complete fabrication.” In an interview with The Whistler on Saturday, Kingibe reaffirmed her commitment to the Labour…
