1.1 CFR 1.2 GCFR8. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua 1.3 CON9. Prof. Humphrey Nwosu10. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu11. Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti12. Alao Aka Bashorun13. Chief Frank Kokori14. Fredrick Fasehun15. Professor Festus Iyayi16. Alhaja Sawaba Gambo17. Dr. Edwin Madunagu18. Dr. Alex Ibru19. Sen. Ayo Fasanmi20. Sen. Polycarp Nwite21. Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo22. Ken Saro Wiwa23. Barinem Kiobel24. Emma Ezeazu25. Bamidele Aturu26. Dr. John Yima Sen27. Mobolaji Akinyemi 1.4 OON28. Bagauda Kaltho29. Chima Ubani30. Emma Ezeazu31. Bamidele Aturu32. Dr. John Yima Sen33. Saturday Dobee34. Nordu Eawo35. Daniel Gbooko36. Paul Levera37. Felix Nuate38. Baribor Bera39. John Kpuine 2.1 GCON 2.2 CFR2. Mobolaji Akinyemi 2.3 CON3. Prof.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
In his capacity as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN), the Ooni of Ife & Natural Father of the Oduduwa race worldwide, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II on Thursday led a powerful delegation of the NCTRN to the Joint Session of the National Assembly which was addressed by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR held inside the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja earlier today, where Mr President announced the recipients of the various categories of the national honours; GCON, CON, CFR, & OON. Below listed are the Nigerian prominent traditional rulers drawn…
Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institution, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2bn commitment for fully-funded private university scholarships for young This is one of the largest private sector investments ever made in a single Nigerian tertiary institution. It extends Sterling’s longstanding commitment to the HEART sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation. The bank has deployed over half atrillion naira in financing and development programs across these critical areas.”Progress is not a spectator sport,” said Abubakar Suleiman, Chief Executive of Sterling Bank. “While others talk about Nigeria’s potential, we are actively investing in it. These scholarships are direct investments…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel It was a vibrant gathering of youthful hearts and “Not Too Young to Run” energy at the Igbesa Civic Center, Ogun State, as the Association of Awori Intellectuals inaugurated its first female president, Princess Mrs. Feyikemi Banuso-Lawrence, in grand style. The Association of Awori Intellectuals, a non-partisan body, has been active for over 16 years, making significant contributions to society—particularly to the indigenous people of Aworiland. During the event, Mr. Festus Okeshade, representative of awardee Ogbeni Oye Taiwo, called for unity among Awori youth. He passionately urged parents to teach their children the Awori dialect, stressing that…
The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has expressed renewed confidence in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that Nigeria’s days of economic and political apprehension are giving way to a season of purposeful leadership and sustainable progress. In a statement commemorating Democracy Day 2025, released through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Kunle Olatunji, Senator Akintunde congratulated President Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, leaders of the National Assembly, the Judiciary, and sub-national governments across Nigeria. “The quality of leadership managing a system is critical to its progress. What we are…
L-R: Team Lead, Human Resource and Business Partner East and South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osayi Uwumarongie; Principal, Government Junior Secondary School Elekahia, Port Harcourt; Dr Ekeh Florence; Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and Procurement Officer/Class President, Suncrest 2025 Inductees Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Euphemia Okereafor; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme Donation to Government Secondary School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently. In furtherance of its long-standing commitment to education and youth development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated a wide range of relief and academic materials to Government Junior Secondary School, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Rivers…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect cultist/ armed robber in Asaba as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and security in the metropolis and across the state. On 9/06/2025, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command’s DOPS Buffalo Team, led by the Commander DSP Charles Evboifo, raided a food canteen, a popular hideout for cultists, and arrested one Kingsley Ugochukwu, aged 40yrs. The suspect on sighting the Police quickly disposed of a locally fabricated Beretta pistol which was later recovered by the operatives. During the preliminary investigation, the suspect made a suspicious call to…
For the sixth consecutive year, Nestlé Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through a nationwide clean-up and community sensitization campaign. This initiative, executed in collaboration with the African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI) and local authorities, mobilized a total of 516 Nestlé Cares volunteers from the Nestlé head office, branch offices, and factories.The clean-up efforts spanned 11 cities, focusing on high-footfall market hubs such as Oke-Arin Market in Lagos, Utako Market in Abuja, Abubakar Rimi Market in Kano, Satellite Market in Jos, Sabo Market in Sagamu, Bodija Market in Ibadan, Okoko Market in Agbara, Abaji Market in Abaji, Holyghost Market…
The attention of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has been drawn to reactions trailing the discontinuation of the criminal charge against the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc. The Attorney General’s decision to discontinue the criminal charge against Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, is a testament to the office’s commitment to upholding justice and fairness. As the chief law officer of the federation, the AGF has the constitutional power to enter a nolle prosequi, discontinuing a prosecution where it is deemed necessary to prevent…
Chairman, Southern Nigeria Council of Traditional Rulers(SNCTR) and Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II, has visited the Nigerian President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Queen’s Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos on Sunday for the first time since Tinubu was elected in 2023 to lead Nigeria as president. During the meeting which held privately, Ooni Ogunwusi who is also the Natural Father and Leader of the entire Oduduwa race worldwide and Mr President had important discussions touching on the peace and tranquility in the South West part of Nigeria. The discussions at the meeting also…