Akure renewed hope Agenda to produce our first civilian Governor in Ondo State after Aiyedatiwa could well be a dog dream. Akure’s hope and determined aspiration to, at long last, produce our first civilian Governor since the creation of Ondo State in 1976, could fail again because we have refused to learn something from what…
VP Kashim Shettima demonstrated leadership stewardship before, during, and after the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari. By: Dr. James Bwala Vice President Kashim Shettima exemplified exceptional leadership stewardship in managing the burial process of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Before the burial, Shettima played a pivotal role in expediting the repatriation of Buhari’s remains from…
Tinubu appoints Babangida’s son as Chairman, Bank of Agriculture …Names 8 others as Heads of key Federal agencies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the restructured Bank of Agriculture. The appointment, alongside those of eight other individuals to strategic federal agencies, was…
CGC Adeniyi Commissions Renovated Ajegunle School Under “Customs Cares” CSR Initiative. By Joy Enamuna The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, 17 July 2025, commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos, marking a major milestone in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi,…
Oba Aladetoyinbo @10: A decade of Royal Grace and a tribute to a loyal brother; Rahaman Foluso Akorede. By Lai Gidado In the sacred lineage of Akure’s royal heritage, the path to the throne is never a casual stroll. It is often paved with trials, perseverance, and divine timing. Oba Dr. Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun…
NHF: Retirees Complain Of Non Payment Retired workers of the Federal Civil Service, have decried the poor treatment of retirees by operators of the National Housing Fund (NHF). The NHF, a contributory housing scheme, established to provide housing for eligible federal workers and affordable mortgage loans, is handled by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria,…
NNS Beecroft Hands Over 45 Bags of Seized Cannabis Sativa to NDLEA The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, on Thursday, 17 July 2025, handed over 45 bags of seized cannabis sativa to officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Marine Command. The illicit consignment, weighing approximately 1,575 kilograms, was intercepted on 4 July…
Navy Intercepts 423 Bags Of Rice, 16,895 Litres Of Fuel, Rescues Human Trafficking Victims In Badagry The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB), Badagry, has recorded major operational successes in its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, human trafficking, and other transnational crimes within its Area of Operations. According to a statement signed by Navy…
LG Pensions/Gratuities: Bayelsa Govt Warns Principal Officers Against Sabotage of Quick Payment Policy …As Deputy Governor Hails Council Chairmen Bayelsa State Government has warned principal officers of local government councils in the state to desist from delaying in presenting names of prospective retirees in good time for processing and payment of pension benefits. The Deputy…
Oyetola Vows to End Fish Importation, Unveils Push for Aggressive Local Production The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. Speaking on Wednesday at a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, the…
