Author: Nationalmonitor

Prince Taofeek Adeyemi Adeleke Emiolu III of Iresa Adu Kingdom extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Alafin of Oyo Elect, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on his recent appointment.In a statement released today, Prince Taofeek expressed his joy and excitement at the news of Prince Abimbola’s selection as the Alafin of Oyo Elect. He commended the selection committee for choosing such a worthy and capable leader to take on this esteemed role.Prince Taofeek praised Prince Abimbola’s long history of service and dedication to the people of Oyo, noting his commitment to improving the lives of his fellow citizens. He expressed his…

The Residents of Aleke community have cried out following the incessant attacks they have been experiencing since 2nd of January 2025 till this moment.The attacks, according to them, have made several residents flee their homes and ignore their farms due to the fear of being killed for their properties.In a save our soul petition written to the Inspector General of Police dated 9th of January 2025, prominent families in the community mentioned that a popular landgrabber, Abubakar Sulaiman Miyaki is responsible for the attacks since the beginning of the new year. It was mentioned that the landgrabber led his team…

By Fashina Shakiru A US-based multinational company, Digital Learning Network, and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Lagos, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the transformation of the artificial intelligence smart schools initiative for the average student in Nigeria.The MoU will facilitate the provision of educational infrastructure, the launch of one laptop per learner, and the integration of technology in learning, enhancing the capacity of teachers and educational administrators and improving overall learning outcomes.At the signing ceremony on Thursday in Lagos, the president of the National Association of Proprietors of Private…

By Duke of ShomoluI have just watched a video where somebody resisted the Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism at the JK Randle Museum.While the matter is still unfolding, let me quickly say something.The JK Randle Museum located at the Onikan intersection of Lagos Island has been announced by international media as one of the must see places to be visited in the world for 2025.It was built by renowned architects on behalf of the Lagos State Government and has within its bowels some very rare and priceless artefacts.At its opening, I went and walked around the edifice and…

 Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has once again demonstrated its dedication to driving innovation and empowering the tech ecosystem through its participation as a platinum sponsor of the recently concluded Google Developer Groups (GDG) DevFest Ibadan. This partnership highlights Interswitch’s unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s technology landscape and nurturing the next generation of innovators.   The flagship conference, which held at the Aweni Arena in Ibadan, brought together developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders for a dynamic day of knowledge sharing, networking, and exploration of cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing,…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will raise the bar of teacher recruitment in the state by increasing the number of teachers in the Ogun Teach initiative, currently pegged at 4,000 interns, to 6,000.The move, he said, is to ensure that the gap in the student-to-teacher ratio in the state is closed.Governor Abiodun stated this in his Oke-Mosan office when he received the management team of Teach For All and the Teach For Nigeria program, who are in the state for their retreat.Prince Abiodun noted that his administration, in line with current realities, has increased…

Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.Reporters in Chad heard gunfire near the site and saw tanks on the street, while security sources reported that armed men had tried to overrun the complex.The government later said 19 people were killed in the fighting, of which 18 were members of the 24-strong commando unit that launched the assault.This development has fulfilled parts of Primate Ayodele 2025 prophecies for the nation of Chad which was released on Friday, 20th of…

Leading Financial Institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at Mushin Primary Health Centre (PHC), Lagos.The donation, organized by the Great Minds Inductees Class, was made possible through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Fidelity Bank Plc aimed at promoting staff involvement in community development.Through the FHHP, staff across the bank’s business locations identify projects that benefit their immediate community and gather funds to implement them. The bank’s management then matches this contribution with an equivalent amount and allocates it for the chosen projects.Speaking at the handing over…

Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, a football club founded in 1956, has signed an official contract with a United Kingdom-based highly-talented, young Nigeria-born footballer, Yaqub Usman-Malah.The official unveiling of the young promising footballer was carried out on Saturday, January 4, 2025.Yaqub, born in Nigeria in 2006, is a budding Nigerian talent with unquantifiable promise and potential.Prior to his official contract with Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, he was a student and a trainee player with the Brooke College Football Academy in the United Kingdom.At Brooke College Football Academy, Yaqub had an impressive goal average of 17 goals in 32 matches…

By Dare AdekanmbiEcclesiastical evidence abounds to affirm that God does not look at people or issues through the same prism from which human beings perceive matters. As mortals, we give primacy to mundane parameters as appearance or outward adornments, height or whether the person is oozing opulence or simply look at nobility of a person’s birth before ascribing value or judgment to such a person. The story of David’s ascension to the throne of Israel summarises how God make His choices. Prophet Samuel beheld the firstborn of Jesse named Eliab and, looking at his outward qualities, concluded “here comes the…