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World Cup group stages are dangerous for bettors because they look easier than they are. Many bettors see the badge, check the odds quickly and assume the usual story will arrive. This World Cup did not always follow that script. Some favourites won cleanly, of course. That always happens. But the group stage also produced a few results that made pre-match confidence look foolish. Not wild scorelines for the sake of drama, but the sort of results that hurt because they looked avoidable on paper. Three stood out more than most. Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Spain had the name, the…

Prominent Islamic scholar and founder of the Muhammad Rosulullah Islamic Centre, Lagos, Sheikh Ahmad Ibraheem Bukhari, has called on Nigerians to begin praying for a peaceful, credible and successful 2027 general election, stressing that the country’s future depends on divine guidance, responsible leadership and national unity. Sheikh Bukhari, who is widely known as Sheikh Ahmad Al-Mukhtar, also urged citizens to pray for political leaders and those aspiring to public office, asking God to endow them with wisdom, humility, honesty and a genuine commitment to serving the people rather than pursuing personal interests. The cleric made the appeal while speaking…

The completion of the second multi-million naira concrete slab foundation (German floor) project on AVI Street at Pelican Brief Estate, Kobape, Abeokuta, has further reinforced the estate’s position as one of Ogun State’s most strategic and fast-growing real estate investment destinations. The latest infrastructure milestone is part of Pellican-Valley Nigeria Limited’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure that meets the expectations of its growing community of over 800 diaspora investors, while enhancing property values across the tech-driven estate situated along the rapidly developing Kobape-Masa-Abeokuta corridor. Speaking with journalists on Saturday, the Chief Executive Officer of Pellican-Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo,…

The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Forum (NBA-YLF), Ota Branch is delighted to announce Sola Ojutalayo, SAN, Principal Partner of Sola Ojutalayo (SAN) & Co., as the Keynote Speaker for the forthcoming NBA-YLF Ota Summit 2026. A distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria with over four decades of legal practice, Mr. Sola Ojutalayo SAN has built an enviable reputation for excellence, integrity, leadership and unwavering commitment to the legal profession. Through his outstanding career, he has mentored generations of lawyers and made outstanding contributions to the advancement of legal practice in Nigeria. At the Summit, he will deliver the keynote address…

The old picture of a casino app was fairly simple. Put games on a phone, make the signup process quick enough, add a few welcome offers, and hope users stay long enough to build a habit. That approach still exists, but it no longer explains how the strongest platforms actually grow. A lot of casino apps now behave less like old gaming products and more like fintech startups. That does not mean they are becoming banks. It means they are borrowing the same logic that helped financial apps scale in crowded markets. The focus is no longer just on getting…

Veteran journalist – turned real estate practitioner, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has passionately called for urgent reforms to improve the welfare of media professionals in Nigeria, warning that continued neglect of journalists could undermine their capacity to fight and defend democracy. Adeyemo made the call while chairing the second empowerment programme organised by the Oniroyin Support Initiative in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. He stressed that the sacrifices of journalists should no longer be met with poor remuneration, indifference, and weak support systems. The event, held at Basic Trust International, Oke-Ilewo, brought together journalists, families of deceased media workers, and…

The Ogun State Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning has honoured Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, with an award of recognition for promoting sustainable real estate development, adherence to approved planning standards and consistent support for World Habit Day celebration in the state. Presenting the award to him at his office within The Podium, Pelican Valley Estate Laderin during the week, the permanent secretary of the ministry, represented by town planner Olugbenga Ashiru., commended Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited for operating her Estates with government-approved layouts which integrates critical infrastructure and amenities, describing…

The Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has made a passionate appeal to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, seeking his urgent intervention on the Masa bypass road, a critical Abeokuta township link road in the Kobape corridor of Ogun State. Adeyemo spoke shortly after a high-level meeting held Friday at the Pelican Ecostay Apartments, Kobape between the Management of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited and representatives of CCETC Ogua Energy Limited, a Chinese gas-powered electricity firm, regarding a proposal to deliver uninterrupted electricity to the estate and environs. The Pelican…

A proposed round-the-clock power supply partnership and ongoing discussions with MTN Nigeria to deploy fibre-optic infrastructure and 5G connectivity within the estates as well as the recent commissioning of the Gateway International Airport at Ilishan are set to significantly boost property values further across Pelican Valley estates in Kobape, Ogun State, positioning the development as a fast-rising luxury real estate destination. At a high-level meeting held Friday at Pelican Ecostay Apartments, Kobape, representatives of CCETC Ogua Energy Limited, a Chinese gas-powered electricity firm, presented a proposal to deliver uninterrupted electricity to the estate—an initiative seen as a game-changer for investors…

The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF), Ota Branch, is set to host an international webinar in collaboration with the Houston Place of Arbitration, Texas, United States of America. The webinar, themed “Breaking into International Arbitration: Global Pathways for Nigerian Lawyers,” is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 9th April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (WAT). The session will be delivered by Dr. Darya Shirokova, a triple-qualified lawyer (Russia, France, and the United States – California), and Founder of the Houston Place of Arbitration, with extensive experience in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution. The collaboration underscores the commitment of the…