May 2025 – Page 109 – Rise Africa

Insecurity: Afenifere Backs Tinubu On Forest Guards

19.05.2025

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s move to deploy 130,000 forest guards to help tackle the security challenges facing the country. They are to secure the country’s 1,129 forest reserves, With each state to recruit between 2,000 and 5,000 forest guards. In a statement, Afenifere condemned the abduction of...

Enwezoh Celebrates Keystone Chairman, Chukwudozie On Doctorate Degree

19.05.2025

Chairman, Songholi Industries Limited, Prince Obidigbo Enwezoh has described the Group Executive Director of Dozzy Oil and Gas Limited, Lady Ada Chukwudozie as a role model and source of inspiration for the womenfolk. According to Enwezoh, Lady Chukwudozie is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist per excellence, who has consistently made invaluable contributions to the social...

The Winlos Return With Spirit-stirring Cinematic Revelation ‘Prophet Suddenly 3’

18.05.2025

The globally celebrated gospel creative duo, The Winlos, are set to premiere the highly anticipated third installment of their prophetic film series titled ‘Prophet Suddenly’ on May 18, 2025, via their YouTube channel. Written and directed by Ohis Olumuyiwa Ojeikere, the film is already generating buzz across Christian and cinematic circles, promising to stretch the...

APC Dismisses Alleged Automatic Ticket To Makalangu, Others

18.05.2025

As preparations intensify for the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), scheduled for June 21, the party has dismissed speculations of an automatic ticket being granted to recent defectors. The AMAC APC Chairman, Alhaji Murthar Abubakar, through the Council’s Vice Chairman, Saidu Yaro Karishi, clarified that no aspirant,...

Afenifere Deplores Abduction Of Obalohun, Adegboyigi

18.05.2025

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has condemned the recent abduction of traditional ruler, Oba James Dada Ogunyanda Ilufemiloye, the 100-year-old Obalohun of Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, who was kidnapped from his palace last Thursday. Afenifere also decried the abduction and subsequent murder of grassroots politician, Mr. Nelson Adegboyigi, in...

Music Producer Andre Vibez Launches Record Label VMF

18.05.2025

Legendary music producer Andre Vibez has launched Vibez Music Factory (VMF), a state-of-the-art record label that promises to nurture and showcase the best talents in the country. The excitement doesn’t stop there, as one of the industry’s most promising stars, GoodGirl LA, has been signed to the record label already. Andre Vibez is a name...

CIML Advocates Executive-Legislative Synergy

18.05.2025

The Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML) has called for greater synergy between the executive and legislative arms of government to enhance national development and improve the welfare of citizens. In line with this objective, the Nigerian chapter of the U.S.-based organization is set to host a one-day seminar for legislators across the three...

Ilajo Royal Family Hails S’Court Over Favourable Verdict

18.05.2025

The Ilajo Royal Family of Kabba has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for affirming the Appeal Court’s judgment that granted the family the right to challenge Chief Dele Owoniyi’s occupation of the Obaro stool. In a statement signed by Dr. Samuel Alori, President-General of the Ilajo Descendants Union, and made available to journalists in...

HEDA Calls For Speedy Trial Of Fred Ajudua

18.05.2025

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has urged the Lagos State Judiciary and relevant authorities to ensure that the resumed trial of Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua proceeds without further delays. HEDA also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to maintain its pursuit of justice with diligence and professionalism. These...

FG’s N54.9tn Budget Breaches Legal Threshold By N3tn

18.05.2025

BudgIT, Nigeria’s leading civic-tech organization advocating for fiscal transparency, has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s 2025 budget, claiming that the ₦54.9 trillion appropriation breaches legal expenditure limits by over ₦3 trillion—an infraction the group warns could jeopardize fiscal discipline and statutory compliance. In a strongly worded statement, BudgIT described the budget formulation as “legally...