Ibadan Angican Bishop Calls For Renewed Commitment To God’s Work ..as Church honours Akinfenwa, Wife, Odewenwa, POF Secretary, Dopamu, Others The Bishop, Ibadan Anglican communion, Most Revd Dr. Joseph Akinfenwa has called on Christians to renew their commitment to the service of God and humanity. Bishop Akinfenwa made this call at the centenary celebration of St James Anglican Church, Alabata, Ibadan. According to Akinfenwa, it is important for Christians to put in their best while serving God and not just a lip service as being done by most nowadays Christians. The Bishop highlighted the importance of unwavering faith and selfless…
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President Tinubu Extends The Tenure of The Comptroller-General of Customs The Presidency announces that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration, including: • The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; • The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and • The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Ogun 2027: “I’m The Most Qualified of All Aspirants” – Isola The immediate past Nigeria Ambassador to United Kingdom, Amb. Sarafa Tunji Isola on Tuesday declared that he remains the most qualified of all aspirants contesting for governorship tickets. Amb. Isola stated this at an interactive session put together by Good Governance Advocates (GOGA) held at Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta. He explained that in terms of experience, he has it more than any of the aspirants jostling for the tickets as he has occupied virtually all positions in the executive arms of the government. “I was a local government Chairman in…
Governor Alia Dissolves Exco, Appoints Barr. Atagher as New Chief of Staff. The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council. The Governor appoints former two term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher as new Chief of Staff. Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator is also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank. His appointment takes immediate effect. The decision was announced by the Governor at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council. He appreciates all the former Commissioners who worked…
FG Flags Off Light Rail Projects in Northern States – Minister The Federal Government has commenced plans to support light rail projects in key Northern States, starting with Kaduna and Kano, as part of efforts to enhance public transportation and boost economic productivity in the region. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, disclosed this while chairing a discussion on infrastructure during the 2-day interactive session organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation in Kaduna. He noted that the project is being supported through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Speaking on the Renewed Hope Cities (RHC) Project, the Minister revealed…
Oyo Govt Debunks Claims On Converting Bola Ige Market Carpark To Shops The Oyo State Government has debunked allegations that it has replaced the car park at Bola Ige international business complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market with new shops and extorted money from unsuspecting traders, overnight. This misleading report was published by a certain online blog and subsequently circulated on social media. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon Adeniyi Adebisi, said the claim is entirely false, mischievous, and an intentional misrepresentation of an ongoing, well-planned redevelopment project. He said the Gbagi market redevelopment effort is being…
President Tinubu’s Administration Nears Completion of $2.8 Billion AKK Gas Pipeline at 86 Percent Progress, Set for Delivery by November The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project is now 86.05 percent complete. The mechanical delivery of the project is scheduled for November 2025. This critical infrastructure, accelerated under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, is designed to deliver up to 2.2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day. It will power industries, improve electricity generation, and boost economic growth across key northern cities including Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano.…
Ibadan Travel And Tourism Expo Honoured At Oyo State International Tourism Summit 2025 The winds of recognition have once again blown in favour of African tourism’s dynamic duo — Ambassadors Taiwo & Kehinde Oguntoye, fondly known as The Most Famous Twins in African Tourism — as they proudly received an Excellence Award for their contribution to tourism development through Ibadan Travel & Tourism Expo during the Governors’ Dinner and Tourism Excellence Awards at the Oyo State 2nd International Tourism Summit. This prestigious recognition comes as a celebration of their unwavering efforts in promoting Ibadan as a top travel and cultural…
Nigerians in Diaspora Crucial to Nation’s Economy, Says Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted the crucial role Nigerians in the Diaspora play in supporting the nation’s economy. This is even as he expressed excitement at diaspora remittances reaching a record-breaking $20.93 billion in 2024. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, the President spoke on Friday while declaring open the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebrations held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said the staggering amount is more than four times the value of the country’s Foreign Direct Investment…
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda elected unanimously As APC chairman ..profile of the new APC chairman Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned for crucial private matters. Here is a profile of Yilwatda: Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is a distinguished academic, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for humanitarian and poverty reduction initiatives. Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area, he hails from a lineage of service, being…