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“Awujale’s Blessings Led to My 2023 Victory,” Tinubu Declares

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The late Awujale and supreme ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was praised by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, who called the late monarch a model traditional leader who brought immense honor, respect, and pride to the Yoruba race worldwide. Tinubu recalled the late traditional leader’s support and contributions to his 2023 presidential campaign, saying that Yoruba’s rich history would not have been complete had he lost. The late king was also characterized by the president as a brave democrat and trustworthy ally who supported the efforts to overturn…

FG: Over 730 Convicted in Terrorism Cases

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The Federal Government has announced that more than 730 people have been found guilty of crimes related to terrorism as part of its stepped-up efforts to stop the funding of terrorists and break up illegal financial networks. This was revealed by Major General Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Center, during the Financial Action Task Force’s on-site meeting in Abuja on Monday. He said that the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit directly assisted in over 90 of the convictions, demonstrating the effectiveness of interagency cooperation in identifying…

JAMB Registrar Commends UNILORIN for Integrity in Honorary Awards

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Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has praised UNILORIN for its recent awards ceremony, which upholds the genuine meaning of honor and sets it apart from other universities that bestow honorary titles without merit. Oloyede, a former vice chancellor of the university, spoke during the investiture ceremony in the university auditorium. He said the university’s awards of excellence are a reflection of its integrity and mission. Honorary prizes are now given out like trinkets in numerous locations; they are no longer worth anything. However,…

Nigerian Communications Commission Unveils Modernized Licensing Framework for Tech Innovation

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In order to promote innovation and increase prospects for startups and technology-driven businesses in the telecommunications industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a new license system. This was revealed by the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, during a stakeholders’ forum on the Draft General Authorization Framework on Thursday in Abuja. Barrister Rimini Makama, the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, spoke on his behalf. According to Maida, the General Authorization Framework was created to provide a more adaptable and responsive method of telecom licensing that acknowledges and supports…

Olubadan suspends two chiefs over land grabbing

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has suspended two family chiefs known as Mogaji, and removed their traditional beads over land grabbing. They are Mogaji Kukula, Kamorudeen Kolawole of Kukula family, Oke – Ofa Baba Isale in Ibadan North East Local Government, and Mogaji Samsudeen Bello of Ekerin Ajengbe family, Isale Osi in Ibadan South West Local Government of Oyo State. The suspension order, which takes immediate effect, was given on Thursday, during the Olubadan Land Matters Committee meeting at the Old Olubadan Palace, Oja Oba, Ibadan, the…

Solve LP crises before vying for presidency, Akpabio taunts Obi

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday threw a jab at ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, urging him to focus on resolving the internal crises within his party before aspiring to lead Nigeria. Akpabio issued the taunt during the Valedictory Session in honour of the late Niger Delta elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark. He suggested that Obi’s fixation on national issues would be better grounded if he first demonstrated leadership within his own party, which is enmessed in protracted leadership crises. “If you…

DHQ links foreign herdsmen to Benue, Plateau killings

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The Defence Headquarters has attributed the recent spate of violent attacks in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of Nigeria to foreign herders who have infiltrated the country through its porous borders. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye said linguistic and physical evidence suggests that many of the attackers are not Nigerian nationals. “When you hear them speak, you can often tell they are not from here. For example, the Hausa spoken in Nigeria differs from that spoken…

Trump to announce trade deal with UK

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The United States and Britain were reportedly set to announce a trade agreement on Thursday that could have implications for President Donald Trump’s tariffs assault, but the scope of the deal could be limited. The New York Times and Politico reported that the agreement would be with the UK, citing multiple people familiar with the plans, while the Wall Street Journal said it would be a “framework” of a deal. It would be the first such trade agreement since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners on what he…

FG begins overhaul of NYSC scheme, plans teachers’, medical corps

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FG Approves ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance For NYSC Members

The Federal Government has set up a committee to carry out major changes to the National Youth Service Corps. The goal is to make the scheme stronger, more useful to national growth, and better suited to the needs of Nigerian youths. This decision followed rising concerns about the safety of corps members, poor facilities, and whether the NYSC still fits into today’s social and economic realities. The inauguration of the committee happened in Abuja on Tuesday, with key people from government, civil society, and private businesses in attendance. Speaking at…

NMA commends Otti for 100% doctors salary hike

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The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia Chapter, has commended Governor Alex Otti for approving the 100 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for employed doctors in the state. The state Chairman of NMA, Dr Ezinwa Ezuruike, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Umuahia, expressed the group’s appreciation to the governor. He said that the landmark approval announced on April 29 restored long-awaited pay parity for state-employed doctors. Ezuruike noted that the development underscored Otti’s continued commitment to strengthening the health sector and improving the welfare of health professionals in the…