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Airtel Nigeria launches SmartConnect 5G ODU router to expand broadband access nationwide

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Airtel Nigeria has announced the launch of its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country.

 

The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost of ₦25,000, comes with a SIM card, free installation, and a complimentary 30-day unlimited data bundle at speeds up to 50 Mbps. Customers can thereafter subscribe to flexible plans: ₦25,000 monthly for unlimited 50 Mbps or ₦45,000 monthly for unlimited 100 Mbps.

 

According to the telco, the router with the ODU design “is mounted outdoors to capture stronger and more stable signals, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even in dense urban and peri-urban areas.

 

“The device also includes features such as nationwide usability with access to Airtel’s 5G where available and seamless fallback to 4G LTE; multi-user capability, supporting up to 64 simultaneous device connections; built-in power backup lasting up to five to six hours during electricity outages; as well as parental and usage controls for managing browsing access.

 

Commenting on the new device, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria said “Our mission has always been to democratise access to technology.

 

“With SmartConnect, we are removing the barriers of cost and complexity. Every household, and every small business deserves to be connected without compromise.”

 

Ismail Adeshina, Marketing Director, Airtel Nigeria, added: “SmartConnect was designed with the Nigerian reality in mind. Families, entrepreneurs, and students need reliability and confidence that their router will keep them online even in the face of power cuts or network fluctuations. This product delivers exactly that.”

 

The SmartConnect router can be purchased at Airtel showrooms nationwide, through the company’s official e-shop (eshop.airtel.com.ng), via Home Broadband Sales Executives, or through Direct Sales Executives. Subscriptions and bundle renewals can be managed through the Airtel Africa App, the company’s broadband portal (airtel.com.ng/hbb), USSD code *312#, or QR code.

 

Nigeria’s broadband penetration currently stands at around 43% (NCC, 2025), with fixed-line access limited in many regions. Airtel’s SmartConnect 5G ODU router provides a scalable and affordable solution that addresses this gap, aligning with the government’s national broadband and digital economy goals.

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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo’s Prophecy on Fire Outbreak Fulfilled, Announces Upcoming Crusade

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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo’s Prophecy on Fire Outbreak Fulfilled, Announces Upcoming Crusade

​In what many are calling a striking fulfillment of prophecy, recent fire incidents on Lagos Island have drawn public attention to the prophetic words of Prophet Kingsley Aitafo.

 

​Weeks ago, through his ministry platform, Oneness in Christ Ministry, Prophet Aitafo released a series of revelations urging Nigerians and believers worldwide to pray against looming disasters.

 

Prophet Kingsley Aitafo’s Prophecy on Fire Outbreak Fulfilled, Announces Upcoming Crusade

 

Among the warnings was a clear call to intercede against “fire disaster havoc in many parts of Nigeria and some parts of the world.”

 

​On Thursday, shocking news broke of a fire outbreak at the UBA Lagos Island branch, followed closely by another major fire incident near Mandilas, also on Lagos Island. Videos of the blazes quickly circulated across social media, sparking public conversations about the accuracy of the prophet’s earlier warnings.

 

​Many online followers have since described the events as a divine confirmation of the message, emphasizing the urgency of heeding spiritual counsel in turbulent times.

 

Prophet Kingsley Aitafo’s Prophecy on Fire Outbreak Fulfilled, Announces Upcoming Crusade

 

​Speaking on the developments, Prophet Aitafo emphasized that the revelations were not meant to cause fear but to stir prayer, repentance, and preparedness. “When God speaks, He warns His people in love so that what is meant for destruction can be averted through prayer,” he explained.

​In the wake of these events, the cleric has announced a “3 Days Revival” crusade, themed “This Same Jesus Christ Will Come Back Same Way” (Acts 1:10-11). The event, presented by Oneness in Christ in conjunction with CCC Living Grace Tabernacle, will take place on September 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM daily, at 20 Showole Street, Ewipe, Singer Sango, Ogun State.

Ministers will include Evangelist Leke Heritage, Evangelist Apekunle Raphael, Evangelist Michael Dickson, Evangelist Horlan Adeyemi, and other ministers of God. Prophet Aitafo Oladapo Kingsley will serve as the host and shepherd-in-charge.

​Prophet Aitafo’s ministry continues to encourage intercession for Nigeria and the world, stressing that prayer remains the most powerful tool against sudden tragedies and national crises.

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Prominent FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, bags Nigerian UK Sports Award

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Prominent FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, bags Nigerian UK Sports Award

 

Renowned FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, has added one more feather in his cap by bagging recognition at the inaugural event of the Nigerian UK Sports Awards (NUKSAward), which was held at the Home House, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, on September 15, 2025.

 

 

Dr Uyi was one of the individuals honoured across 36 categories at the event themed: ‘Championing Dreams: A Night of Legacy and Hope’, for their outstanding contributions to sport, culture, philanthropy, and community development.

 

 

The ceremony, which was also a gala and fundraiser to support underprivileged athletes, providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed, underscored Dr Uyi’s recognition as one of the most influential football agents and figures of the game, honouring him for his extraordinary contributions to the development of sports both locally and globally, and giving to humanity.

 

 

“First and foremost, thanks for this award. I really want to thank the organisers; I wasn’t expecting this, but at the same time, thanks so much, I so much appreciate it. It is all for the culture; we need to represent the culture. We need to give back, we need to support. The reason why this award is very important to me is that it is about positivity; it is about positive change. I’m for anything positive. Whatever goes for the culture, if we don’t do it, nobody will do it for us,” Dr Uyi said at the event after receiving his award.

 

 

The marketing and advertising expert, born in the UK, has been involved in events and forums that aim to bridge gaps between African football talents and international exposure, one of which is the talentscouting partnership in Kenya via the UK, Kenya Trade Mission 2024. The imprint of his influence in shaping branding and marketing was visible as a brand ambassador/ board marketing committee member for the Unity Cup 2025 in London.

 

 

Drew Uyi is a thriving symbol of excellence in his career and has a huge effect on the global football community. He is a known voice in managing brand strategy and connecting players, particularly of African descent. wiWithlobal markets. The FA-licensed agent since 2018, helps players get noticed beyond their local leagues, translating into better contracts, opportunities, and sponsorships.

 

 

By participating in grassroots tournaments and talent scouting, Dr Uyi has helped to build pipelines and bridges, instead of leaving young players to struggle without access or visibility, in their journey to realizing their dreams.

 

 

Across many fronts, Dr Uyi’s work is part of a larger shift: treating African players as brands, not just athletically talented individuals but marketable figures with potential returns in endorsements, media presence, etc.

 

 

To many, he is more than a role model. Dr Uyi is working globally while staying engaged locally, and is an example of what is possible. He inspires more people to pursue management, marketing, sports administration, etc., not just playing. His work continues to earn him recognition on the international stage across the spectrum as a sports business educator, mentor, and community advocate.

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SUCCESSION OF THE AWUJALE: CHIEFTAINCY FAMILY OF AWUJALE CAUTION POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS’ AGAINST RECOGNIZING FAKE FAMILY HEAD

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The attention of the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family (Four Ruling Houses declared in the Chiefs Law of 1959), has been drawn to a meeting held on Tuesday 16th September, 2025 between the Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Mr. Dare Alebiosu, one Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi and traditional rulers of some Ijebu communities including; Idowa, Irete, Isonyin and Oke Ako. The visitors of the Ijebu Ode Local Government falsely presented themselves as representatives of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House alleging the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family orchestrated a division.
Ordinarily, being a public office holder, the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family is unconcerned about who the Ijebu Ode Local Government Chairman meets. However, his prompt acknowledgment of his visitors’ claims and subsequent casting of smear on the integrity of the entire Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family, not only betrayed our trust but of the good people of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area.
The Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family disapproves of the Chairman’s provocative remarks and caution against any further inflammatory statements from his office. The Honorable Chairman’s actions are viewed as meddling in the Awujale’s succession, suggesting his involvement in recent attempts by his visitors to infiltrate the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family. As law abiding citizens of Ogun State and traditional owners of the Awujale stool, we are compelled to inform the general public to reject the Chairman’s visitors’ false claims and interference in the affairs of the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family. We wish to state as follows;
The Chiefs Law of 1959 declares that the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family comprises four Ruling Houses; Anikinaiya, Fusengbuwa, Fidipote and Gbelegbuwa.

The Chiefs Law of 1959 declares the order of rotation in which the four Ruling Houses comprising of direct descendants of the patriarchs of the Ruling House are entitled to provide candidates to fill successive vacancies in the chieftaincy. Specifically;

Anikinaiya: descendants of Awujale Anikinaiya (1821 – 1854).
Fusengbuwa: descendants of Awujale Fusengbuwa (1790 – 1820)
Gbelegbuwa: descendants of Awujale Gbelegbuwa (1780 – 1790) and,
Fidipote: descendants of Awujale Fidipote (1854 – 1885).

The Chiefs Law of 1959 declares that the Ruling House whose turn is to present candidate(s) to fill a vacancy may only present person(s) who directly descend from the patriarch of the of the Ruling House (i.e., persons who are direct descendants of children birthed on the Awujale stool – Abidaagba). In this case only the direct descendants of Awujale Fusengbuwa.

While the four Ruling Houses jointly address any deviation from the Royal tradition of Ijebuland, they do not interfere in the internal affairs of a Ruling House whose turn it is to present candidate(s) to fill a vacant Awujale stool.

Contrary to the Chairman’s visitor’s deceptive victim-blaming, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House is located at Ile Nla Agunsenbi Quarters, Ijebu Ode, within Ijebu Ode LGA, Ogun State, and nowhere in Idowa, Oke Ako, Isonyin, Irete, or Odogbolu LGA.

The general public is hereby informed that Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi and some Ijebu traditional leaders, having visited the Ijebu Ode Local Government Chairman, have no familial ties to the Awujale Fusengbuwa Ruling House. These individuals recently put forth baseless assertions, such as Awujale Jadiara (1680-1695) being a descendant of Awujale Fusengbuwa (1790-1819), which is chronologically impossible.

We respectfully challenge the Honorable Chairman to request his visitors to avail the public of any precedent to their claims in the entire Yorubaland where at the vacancy of a Chieftaincy stool, claimants citing descent from a distant past monarch were allowed to vie for the stool in opposition to a legally recognized Ruling House.

It is a generally acknowledged fact that in Ijebuland, a claim of connection to a distant Awujale is not entertained in the selection of an Awujale. The Chiefs Law of 1959 regulating the selection of the Awujale of Ijebuland chieftaincy codified the native laws and custom of Ijebuland regarding the selection of the Awujale and any deviation therefrom is not only illegal but sacrilegious.

Furthermore, what the impostors are promoting has never existed in the history of Ijebuland. During the appointment of the late Awujale Sikiru Olukayode Adetona, Indigenes and traditional rulers from Ibefun, Ikorodu, Okun-Owa, Iperu, Odo Mase, Imodi, Imosan, Ikangba and other places connected to the Awujale Anikinaiya dynasty never claimed to be members of the Anikinaiya Ruling House.

The Ijebu Ode Local Government Chairman’s unfortunate endorsement of a visitor’s claim—that the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family’s recognition of the legitimate Fusengbuwa Ruling House (the Ile Nla Agunsenbi Quarters, led by Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba) is interference—exposes his incomplete knowledge of Ijebu royalty and traditions.

It is our firm view that political office holders’ sworn duty is to protect of law and order which includes preservation of the lawful native laws, tradition and custom of their people.

Notwithstanding the Chairman’s claim that his guests provided documents for his examination, he is respectfully counseled, for the sake of societal harmony, to uphold the autonomy of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and the collective Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family, which requires ceasing the endorsement of illicit activities and avoiding further strain on the patience of the Ijebu community. The exclusive authority to determine the membership and leadership of any Awujale Ruling House is vested solely in the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family, given that these four Ruling Houses have never existed in isolation; our ancestors held periodic meetings, fostering mutual recognition, and thus, external political office holders will not be permitted to arbitrarily appoint individuals to establish an Awujale Ruling House.

For the record, Prince Fasasi Adebisi Adeyemi Obanlefa, a direct descendant of Awujale Fusegbuwa’s 1st Abidagba, headed the Fusengbuwa Ruling House as ‘Olori Ebi’ for over 25 years, until his 2013 death. His son, Prince Adeleke Adeyemi, serves as General Secretary for the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family. The late Otunba Subomi Balogun’s attempt to seize control of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House led to legal action. At the trial, the late Awujale Sikiru Olukayode Adetona testified against Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi, who was chosen as the Fusengbuwa Family head to oppose Otunba Subomi Balogun. The Awujale stated in court that, by tradition, only Ijebu Ode natives, not those from Idowa or elsewhere, may serve as family heads. He further explained Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi, originating from Idowa and Ikoro village in Ekiti State, has no royal family ties in Ijebu, a point Alhaji Owoyemi admitted.

Acting on legal counsel, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, comprising eight units, named Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba as their new Family Head in 2023 after Otunba Subomi Balogun’s death. Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi never opposed this until the late Awujale Sikiru Olukayode Adetona GCON died in 2025.

In the first half of 2025, near the late Awujale’s passing, one Dr. Adekunle Hassan began falsely claiming leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba-led house sued him for his fraudulent claims, and Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi made no claims.

It was after the death of the Awujale that Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi with the support of certain traditional rulers and other persons outside Ijebu Ode began to parade himself as Head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House on the false pretext that a 2024 court of Appeal judgement reinstated him as the Family Head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. In fact, the Court of Appeal judgment of 28th November 2024 had the limited effect of restoring Alhaji Lateef Owoyemi’s status as a member of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and noting his 2013 appointment as Olori-Ebi. It does not displace the family’s 2023 appointment of Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba, which remains valid and subsisting until set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction.

The Honorable Chairman is urged to examine the November 2024 Court Judgment cited by Otunba Lateef Owoyemi. He should confirm and validate Otunba Lateef Owoyemi’s basis for his claims, especially in the face of a March 2018 High Court of Ijebu-Ode ruling that rejected him as Olori Ebi.

We hereby make a general public statement that Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba leads Fusengbuwa Ruling House, located at Ile Nla Agunsenbi Quarters Ijebu Ode, which remains the true house following late Prince Fasasi Adebisi Adeyemi Obanlefa’s leadership and to disregard any political endorsements favoring people from Idowa, Irete in, Odogbolu Local Government and other places outside Ijebu Ode.

Signed,

Prince (Alhaji) Toheeb Mabadeje Alaga
Olori Ebi, Anikinaiya Ruling House & Head, Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family.

For and on behalf of the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy Family both at home and in the diasporas.

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