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By Jimmy Fatunbi In furtherance to the administration’s commitment to inclusive education, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, distributed free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to indigent and academically deserving students across the LCDA today at the council secretariat. The initiative, implemented under the administration’s FINE Agenda, aims to remove financial barriers that may prevent qualified students from registering for the GCE and accessing opportunities to further their academic pursuits. Speaking on the initiative, the Chairman reaffirmed his administration’s belief that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development and a powerful tool for…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called for increased private sector investment and stronger collaboration to transform Nigeria’s tourism industry. Musawa made the call at the 9th Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE 2026), organised by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) under the theme, “Tourism Transformation Through Collaboration, Policy Alignment and Investment.” The minister commended FTAN for sustaining the forum as a platform for promoting tourism investment, policy engagement and business development. Musawa said the Federal Government could not single handedly finance the scale of transformation…

By Peter Omopo The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disowned a publication calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zach Adedeji, from office. The association also denied authoring a call for an investigation into an alleged $279 million transfer from the Frontier Exploration Fund, describing the publication as unauthorised and unrelated to its official position. In a statement signed by the NANS President, Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, on Wednesday, the association said it does not base its positions on rumours or unverified claims. NANS described itself…

By Peter Omopo Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Osun State Police Command in Osogbo for questioning over alleged inflammatory remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fadahunsi was invited by the Commissioner of Police in charge of election security, Samuel Erale Etaifo, following the circulation of a video in which the senator was allegedly heard making threatening comments about members and supporters of the Accord Party in Ilesa. The controversy followed a video shared on social media showing Fadahunsi speaking in Yoruba during a gathering at the palace of…

By Peter Omopo Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has made history as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of South Africa (UNISA), marking a significant milestone in the institution’s 148 year history. The Delta State Government announced the achievement in a post on its official X account, describing Ighedo, a native of the state and an Associate Professor at UNISA, as an inspiration to young people pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ighedo began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Mathematics from Delta State University before proceeding…

By Peter Omopo The Kogi State Government has approved new fees for political parties and candidates seeking to display billboards, posters, branded T shirts, caps and other campaign materials ahead of the 2027 general elections and the October 2026 local government elections. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the approved rates in Lokoja on Tuesday following a meeting between government officials, political stakeholders and operators in the signage and advertising sector. The development comes ahead of the commencement of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections, scheduled for August 19. According to Fanwo, the fees are…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Insurers Association has commended the National Insurance Commission for what it described as a structured and transparent implementation of the new minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The NIA Chairman, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said NAICOM’s approach, which included clear guidelines, systematic verification, defined timelines and rigorous supervision, had provided insurance operators with a credible framework to navigate the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. Nwachukwu described the successful implementation of the exercise as a significant milestone towards strengthening the financial capacity and stability of Nigeria’s insurance industry while enhancing its competitiveness in the global…

By Peter Omopo The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over alleged threatening remarks against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development on Wednesday, saying Fadahunsi was summoned by the Commissioner of Police overseeing election security in the state, Samuel Etaifo. “I can confirm that he (Fadahunsi) has been summoned by the CP. We will make a statement available regarding it,” Ojelabi said. The senator reportedly made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the palace of the Owa Obokun of…

By Samson Sule Joy, Thanksgiving as Hundreds of Thousands Witness Historic Ordination at Redemption City It was a day of immense joy, thanksgiving and spiritual celebration as Pastor Eniola Babafemi Ojewusi was ordained a full Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) by the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The ordination took place at the magnificent Auditorium of Redemption City, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, amid an atmosphere charged with worship, prayers, thanksgiving and jubilation. The memorable ceremony, witnessed by hundreds of thousands of worshippers who gathered at Redemption…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, paid a working visit to the newly recruited members of the Onigbongbo LCDA Security Marshal during their ongoing drilling and ethics training session. The visit provided an opportunity for the Chairman to interact with the recruits, observe their training, and reiterate the administration’s commitment to strengthening community security while creating meaningful opportunities for young people within the LCDA. Speaking during the visit, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo stated that the establishment of the Onigbongbo LCDA Security Marshal is consistent with the vision of the President of the…