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The National Executive Council of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association (MAPALUM) has expressed profound grief over the sudden passage of veteran journalist, publisher and founder of The Eagle Online, Mr Dotun Oladipo, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Association, his alma mater and the Nigerian media industry. In a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the Association, Mr Ganiyu Olowu, the National President, Alhaji Ayinde Soaga, said Oladipo’s death was particularly painful considering his age, continuing relevance to the profession and the enormous value he still had to offer journalism and the country. Oladipo, 56, belonged to the 1992 Mass Communication graduating class of the then Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY). He was a distinguished alumnus and ambassador of the institution, a torchbearer of MAPOLY’s tradition of excellence and a compelling example of the quality of professionals nurtu...

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape in the region. Discussions will focus on practical strategies for strengthening business operations, enhancing financial management, improving access to finance, leveraging digital solutions, expanding market reach and building businesses that are positioned for ...

By Temidayo Badmus  November 7 gathering in Forest Hill to offer job opportunities, migration guidance, accommodation support and one-on-one orientation. For Nigerians and other migrants planning to move to the United Kingdom, as well as those who have recently arrived and are seeking to establish themselves, a free event in London is set to provide practical guidance, employment connections and support. Tagged “London Meet & Greet,” the event, organised by The Nehemiahs, will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Nehemiah's House, 118 Malham Road, Forest Hill, Lewisham, London SE23 1AN, beginning at 11:00 a.m. GMT. Convened by Gbolahan Adedoyin, the gathering is designed to connect UK newcomers and prospective migrants with useful information, people and opportunities that can help them navigate employment and settlement in Britain. Rather than being simply a social gathering, the organisers say the event will focus on practical areas including job migration, signpo...

More facts have emerged on why the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and detained the former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. According to a concluded investigation reports of the  EFCC, one of the principal financial transactions examined involved approximately ₦96 billion linked to the Delta State Government House Protocol Department. The investigation report stated that the funds were withdrawn from a Zenith Bank account operated in the name of the Delta State Government House Protocol Department. At the relevant time, the branch was reportedly managed by Mr. Monday Okowa,  senior manager at Zenith Bank who served as a representative for the bank's management and later moved to PremiumTrust Bank as its Regional Head in Asaba. He is also a brother of the then Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. The investigation reports indicate that the withdrawals were systematically structured in amounts generally ranging between ₦9 ...

The City Boy Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has congratulated prominent Lagos leaders appointed into various strategic positions in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election. The movement described the appointments as a recognition of the competence, experience, loyalty, and political contributions of Lagos sons and leaders who have continued to support the vision and leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among those celebrated are: Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Deputy Director-General, Administration The former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President was appointed to coordinate administrative activities within the campaign council. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke Deputy Director-General, Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring The Ikeja Federal Constituency representative was saddled with a key responsibility for coordinating election planning strategies, monitoring, and mobilisation e...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Governor described the occasion as an important opportunity for Muslims and all Nigerians to reflect on the exemplary life and teachings of the Prophet, particularly his virtues of compassion, humility, tolerance, justice, selflessness and peaceful coexistence. Governor Abiodun urged the Muslim Ummah to let the lessons of the Maulud celebration transcend religious festivities, stressing that the values demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) remain relevant to the task of building a peaceful, united and prosperous society. He said: “Eid-el-Maulud reminds us of the enduring values of love, compassion, patience, humility, justice and peaceful coexistence that characterised the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “We should use this occasion to deepen our commitment to these values...