Aiyedatiwa appoints Bishop Adejumo, former Police commissioner, Adetokunbo Afolabi, 128 others JPs
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has revived the office of the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), after nearly 17 years of inactivity in the state.
A Year is A Long Time in Politics! By Donu Kogbara
I am SO tired of people insisting that Tinubu is a master tactician and super-smart bully who has crippled opposition parties so skillfully that there is absolutely no chance of him being defeated in 2027. This view is held by many individuals who are pro-Tinubu, anti-Tinubu or sitting on the fence; and the tone of voice in […]
Ondo: The growth hub empowers NYSC corp members
By Jeremiah Urowayino The Growth Hub, driven by its unwavering commitment to develop tech Innovations, incubate and accelerate businesses as well as train Nigerian youths with tech skills, took a remarkable step by partnering and supporting the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program at the Batch C NYSC Orientation Camp in Ikare Akoko, Ondo […]
Osun’s Eludayo Eluyemi among 38 confirmed as Federal Character Commissioners
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Eludayo Eluyemi as the Federal Character Commissioner representing Osun State, following the approval of 38 nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmations were carried out during Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Also confirmed was Mrs. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, who will serve as Chairman […]
Foundation begins drive for better learning access
Family of the late Mrs. Caroline Lefishetu Musa has launched the Caroline Lefishetu Musa Foundation, a non-profit initiative dedicated to expanding access to quality education and strengthening community empowerment efforts across Nigeria.
Why President Tinubu must reject media trial of ambassadorial nominees
Predictably, political buccaneers and some misinformed elements in the civil society are beginning to push back against Ambassador Oke’s nomination
Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra, kill one, injure others
By Vincent Ujumadu Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige’s convoy was attacked by gunmen along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road, in Idemili North Local Government Area, killing one and injuring many. It was gathered that a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and his gun and uniform were taken by the assailants, who were […]
2-year-old stolen in Niger, recovered in Delta
•Police arrests child trafficking syndicate By Wole Mosadomi. Minna — A child-trafficking syndicate, including a pastor, has been uncovered and arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly abducting, trafficking and selling children. Acting on intelligence, operatives traced a two-year-old girl to a pastor in Abuja who reportedly bought her for N2.8 million. During […]
Tinubu, Mutfwang, Barau, others mourn Sheikh Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and the APC Northwest Zone yesterday mourned the death of eminent Islamic scholar and global Tijjaniyya spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who died at 98 after a brief illness. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information […]
Emefiele’s Trial: Court rejects EFCC’s witnesses, adjourns case to Jan 29
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, yesterday, rejected three subpoenaed witnesses the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, sought to produce against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice […]
Return of Tinapa and C-River’s economic renaissance
By FRED BASSEY The recent full repossession of Tinapa by the Cross River State Government—after years of legal knots and ownership complications with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON—is a decisive turning point. The air is clearer, the asset is back home, and its future is no longer suspended in uncertainty. For the first time […]
Naira appreciates to N1,473/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,473 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,476 per dollar on Wednesday. But the naira depreciated to N1,445.9 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
Bandits kidnap pregnant woman, 30 others in Niger, FCT
Exactly seven days after over 300 students were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, bandits have launched another deadly attack in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Foundation set to provide shelter for widows, less privileged
By Moses Nosike In a move to empower the less privileged, encourage education via scholarship, and provide shelter for widows, Touch of Valentine Foundation is set to inaugurate another arm of the foundation, “Give Them A Roof.” The inauguration coming up in February next year will commence the project of building 1000 housing units that […]
Bishop Paul Vincent marks birthday, doubles down on impact
Colleagues, faith leaders and media professionals in the United States and beyond are celebrating Bishop (Col) Paul N. Vincent, President and CEO of Persistent Work TV Network (PWTN), as he marks his 54th birthday, praising his decades of service in ministry, media, and public life. Bishop Vincent, a Texas-based minister and U.S. Army Reserve chaplain, […]
Isis Model crowns Dillah Acelle as Africa’s Next Super Model 2025
Nairobi, Kenya — Africa’s fashion spotlight shone brightly on Broadwalk Mall on Saturday, November 22, 2025, as Chadian model Dillah Acelle was crowned Africa’s Next Super Model 2025. The 22-year-old triumphed over 15 other finalists from across the continent, earning praise from judges for her poise, confidence, and commanding runway presence. Her victory marks a […]
