Tributes, gratitude as Deaconess Adeyinka Ogunsola bows out of service The conference hall of the Electrical Department hummed with anticipation, a fitting stage for a woman whose years of dedication had left an indelible mark. Cheers erupted as Deaconess Adeyinka Ogunsola stepped in, her radiant smile reflecting the joy of the moment. It was a day of celebration, gratitude, and …

Crime: Angry Mob Beats 2 Suspected ‘One Chance Robbers To Death In Abuja   By Shalom Oludele   Two suspected “one chance” robbers reportedly met their end on Saturday afternoon, in the Lugbe area of Abuja, after an enraged mob took justice into their own hands. The suspects were reportedly caught in Aso Lugbe, near Dunamis Glory Dome, after a …

Lokpobiri hails Diri’s development strides at 5th anniversary     The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D joined the Governor of Bayelsa State Senator Douye Diri and other dignitaries in marking the 5th anniversary of the Douye Diri administration. In a statement on Saturday he signed and circulated to newsmen, the Minister reiterated the collaboration between …

Police nab Herbalist over alleged gruesome killing of final-year student in Ilorin An Ilorin-based herbalist, Abdulrahman Bello, has been arrested for allegedly murdering Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, a final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, for ritual purposes. Sources revealed that Bello met the victim on Facebook, where they exchanged phone numbers. Yetunde was last seen on Monday, February 10, …

Police foil kidnapping in Kebbi, rescue victim, recover ₦3m   The Kebbi State Police Command has successfully neutralised four suspected kidnappers, arrested one person, and recovered ₦3 million intended for ransom payment. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, the incident occurred on 14th February 2025 at about 13:45 hrs when armed men, suspected to be kidnappers, …

A Salute to an Icon: Chief Ayo Adebanjo, A Titan of Justice and Conscience Today, I join the countless voices across our land in mourning the irreplaceable loss of a towering statesman, a remarkable visionary, an unwavering defender of justice, and an uncompromising advocate for truth, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. His life was an embodiment of courage, an unyielding commitment to …

Bayelsa’s Growth Impressive, Say Reps Speaker, Plateau Gov *We’ll Do More With Increased Derivation – Diri It was commendations for the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, as both the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, inaugurated projects in continuation of Diri’s fifth anniversary celebrations. Hon. Abbas …

Otunba Fayose Hails Borisade’s Stance On Bad Governance In Ekiti State …promises better days ahead By Bukky Adesuyi   A governorship aspirant in the Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, has hailed a former aide to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Mr. Biodun Borisade, on his frank and honest assessment of the situation of things in …

  National Assembly passes 54.9trn 2025 budget The Nigeria National Assembly has passed the N54.9 trillion budget for the 2025 financial year, increasing the initial proposal by N700 billion from N54.2 trillion. The budget breakdown includes: N3.6 trillion for statutory transfers, N14.3 trillion for debt service, N13.6 trillion for recurrent (non-debt) expenditure, and N23.9 trillion for capital expenditure. President Bola …

The Evolution of the ₦20 Note: A Reflection of Nigeria’s Economy On February 11, 1977, Nigeria introduced the ₦20 note—the highest denomination at the time. More than just a piece of currency, it was a symbol of economic strength and national pride. It bore the image of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, the late Head of State who was assassinated in …