MILO Nigeria has welcomed a new group of influencers to strengthen its long-standing connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The influencers include Ahmed Musa, Nigerian professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya (popularly known as Bosho), Kannywood actor and comedian Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin), who has renewed her contract as a member of the MILO family. In the photo: Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, Category Manager, Beverages, Nestlé Nigeria; Sulaiman ‘Bosho’ Yahaya, Kannywood actor and comedian; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; and Ahmed…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Unarguably one of the most highly anticipated music tours in Nigeria this year, the Davido 5ive Tour brought to you by Wema Bank, is set to make its 5th stop, in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 14th, 2025. Following the release of his 5th studio album, 5ive, Afrobeats Artiste David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, kicked off a world tour tagged the “5ive Tour”. After a successful run across major North American cities, Davido announced that the 5ive Tour would be coming home to Nigeria where it all started. Since its kickoff in October, the 5ive Tour Nigeria has toured cities across 4…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has registered deep consternation over a harrowing traffic incident that unfolded in the early hours of today on the Odo Iya-Alaro Bridge inward Maryland along the Ikorodu Road corridor, resulting in a grievous limb fracture sustained by a delivery motorcyclist. Preliminary security investigations at the scene revealed that the unfortunate occurrence was catalyzed by the residual disruptions following a truck inferno earlier in the morning at the same location. The aftermath of the fire incident had engendered a severe slow traffic impasse along the entire Ikorodu Road axis. Amid the protracted slow vehicular…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is profoundly grieved to report a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision that occurred in the early hours of today at Secretariat inward Otedola Bridge, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The tragic accident instantly claimed the lives of three members of the same family father, mother and their young child while two other victims sustained critical injuries underscoring the devastating consequences of reckless vehicular conduct. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident involved three vehicles (Audi, Toyota Camry & Toyota Corolla) initiated when a heavily loaded truck travelling at excessive speed violently struck one of the vehicles from…
Governor Ademola Adeleke this evening unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform and announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term on the platform of the thumb up party. The governor made the announcement today at the Banquet hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party. The governor spoke as follows: “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago precisely November 6th as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders. “Stakeholders and…
The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2025 Grand Finale. This historic achievement marks the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event, setting a new industry record. With an impressive tally of 9 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m Female, and the 4x100m Female Relay. This year’s NBG also celebrated individual excellence, with…
The Edo State Government has begun demolishing properties allegedly linked to cult activities in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of intensified efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other criminal acts across the state. The action followed a major security raid on 17 November 2025 by the State’s Special Security Squad, conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. During that operation, 31 suspects were arrested at various hideouts, while leaders of the Black Axe and Eiye confraternities—accused of orchestrating the violent clash in Uromi on 16 November—were given a seven-day ultimatum to surrender. With…
Oluwatoyin Mathnuel In a vibrant display of Yoruba culture and tradition, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was yesterday the 7th of December, 2025 bestowed with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju of Oodua (Yeye Asiwaju gbogbo omo Oodua) at a grand ceremony held in Ile-Ife, the ancient cradle of the Yoruba race. The historic event, which saw an unprecedented gathering of governors’ wives from across the nation, underscored the First Lady’s commitment to national unity and cultural heritage. The revered Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, personally conferred the title upon Senator…
Access Bank has been named Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria at the prestigious Banker Awards ceremony held in London on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Organised annually by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group, the awards celebrate the best-performing financial institutions across more than 120 countries, recognising excellence in innovation, financial performance, operational resilience, and industry leadership.The announcement was made during a high-profile gala at the Peninsula Hotel in London, where leading global banks gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in the international financial services sector. Access Bank emerged as the sole winner for Nigeria, reflecting the…