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Adron Homes wishes to announce the cancellation of the much-anticipated Adron Games 2024. This decision, was made in the best interest of all participants, stakeholders, and the broader community. The postponement is necessitated by heightened security concerns in certain regions that could potentially jeopardize the safety of staff, attendees and participants. As an organization that is committed to the well-being of its staffs, partners and everyone involved, priority is designated to safety and security above all else. Also, the organization is taking this opportunity to rethink and restructure its sporting initiatives to ensure public inclusivity and as  part of efforts…

Afrobeats star Davido has hinted that his much-anticipated December show in Nigeria is being threatened to be canceled following his controversial remarks about the country’s economy.The singer made headlines after appearing on the American podcast Big Homies House, where he advised Americans against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria.Davido described the country’s economy as being in “shambles,” a statement that sparked a flurry of backlash from Nigerians at home and abroad.Prominent figures like Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri publicly criticized the remarks, accusing the artist of tarnishing Nigeria’s image on a global platform.Addressing the backlash, Davido defended his position by emphasizing…

Kwara State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France Relations.The NGF Chairman and his colleagues and other top government officials received President Tinubu in Paris on Wednesday where he was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard.The visit aims to enhance bilateral ties by focusing on key areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition.Governor AbdulRazaq’s presence in France will equally strengthen the economic, cultural, and political relationship that already…

The Former Head of state and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has given insight into why he championed the creation of states in Nigeria, among others, while he was in the office as head of state, even as he urged Northern elites to build a consensus around issues that would better serve the greater interest of Nigeria as a whole.He spoke when a delegation of the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats, LND, visited him yesterday at the Yakubu Gowon Centre, in Abuja.Gowon who governed between 1966 and 1975, told his visitors that it was aimed at dousing…

China and Mexico lashed out Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to begin his presidency with an immediate trade war against the top three United States economic partners.Trump made his threat in social media posts, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbours Canada and Mexico, and also rival China if they don’t stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the US.China responded that “no one will win a trade war,” while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that “for every tariff, there will be a response in kind.”A Canadian government source said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Trump and had a “productive”…

The ongoing case of the murder of Idowu Keshinro, a staffer of Ikosi-Ejirin local government was stalled today at the court due to the absence of suspects arrested in connecting to the heinous act.The suspects that include Mukaila Salau AKA Actor, Tiyamiyu Ahmed, Wasiu Suleimon, Bemi,and Ibrahim Ekemode were absent at the Magistrate court, Ogba earlier today.This publication had earlier reported that the hearing was adjourned to today Tuesday, 26th of November 2024.When the warder was asked about their absence by the judge, he explained that there was a mixup in the date and that is why he was unable…

In a continued effort to revitalize and improve the quality of the Civil/Public Service in Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Governor, has approved the appointment of two (2) new Permanent Secretaries within the State’s Civil/Public Service. This was contained in a Statement signed by the State of Service ,Mr Kehinde Onasanya.According to the Head of Service , the appointment was made by His Excellency, the Governor in tandem with the provision of Section 208 (c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and having considered merit, professionalism, inclusiveness and seniority in…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has given reasons for its commencement of the consideration of the report detailing financial activities of ministries, departments and agencies and compiled by the office of the state Auditor-General.Chairman of the House committee on Public Accounts for State, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, made the disclosure noting that the exercise would be conducted and the report presented to the Assembly for further action.He, however, said the committee was not embarking on a witch-hunt, but working in line with provisions of the constitution.”We are committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and probity in the management of public funds…

The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) has nominated Sobi FM’s Senior News Editor and Environment Journalist Dare Akogun as one of the journalist to be celebrated at its 33rd edition of  Nigeria’s flagship journalism award in Lagos.In a letter signed by the Programme Officer Tomi Adebola and addressed to Akogun stated that his entry has has been shortlisted as one of the three finalists in the CHILD-FRIENDLY REPORTING CATEGORY.According to the letter, “We are delighted to inform you that after the scrupulous screening of the entries for the 33rd edition of the annual Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, your…

This ends a series of failed deadlines over commencement of production at the refinery in the oil-rich Rivers State.The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Ltd in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing.This is according to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroluem Company Limited (NNPCL) Femi Soneye.“Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing. This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation,” Soneye said on Tuesday.“Hearty congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the exceptional leadership…