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By Peter Omopo Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said the mining site in Plateau State where 37 miners recently lost their lives had been sealed during his tenure as Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Fayemi, who served in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2018, stated that decisive action was taken against the facility after an official inspection in 2017. At least 37 miners reportedly died last Wednesday following exposure to carbon monoxide at an underground mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. More than 25 others were hospitalised after…

By Peter Omopo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may reduce its benchmark interest rate as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its two-day meeting in Abuja, with analysts projecting a return to monetary easing. Market consensus on Monday suggests the apex bank could lower the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by at least 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent from the current 27.00 per cent. The decision will be taken by the MPC, the highest policy-making body of the CBN, which sets monetary benchmarks that shape Nigeria’s financial services sector and broader economic direction. At its last meeting in…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has successfully avoided a potential $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.4 billion) financial liability after securing a decisive victory in an international arbitration dispute involving a European technology contractor. The development was disclosed in a statement issued Sunday by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. The statement was signed by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity in the AGF’s office. The dispute arose from a national electronic government procurement (eGP) project handled by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The contractor, European Dynamics UK…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Fasting, especially in seasons like Lent and Ramadan, is not meant to be a temporary break from sin but a training ground for lasting change. If we behave well only during the fast and return to old habits afterwards, we miss its true purpose. Fasting builds discipline, strengthens self-control, and deepens our awareness of God qualities meant to continue long after the season ends. Let your fasting be more than a moment of restraint; let it be the start of real and lasting transformation. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo The Ogun State Government has distanced itself from viral reports alleging that it endorsed the purported selection of Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye by the Ifa Oracle as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In a statement issued late Saturday and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, the government clarified that it was neither involved in nor supportive of any such claim. According to the statement, the process for selecting and installing the next Awujale of Ijebuland is strictly guided by applicable laws, established procedures and recognised traditional customs. “The attention of…

By Peter Omopo Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has commissioned a recycling plant in Hadejia and empowered 708 youths as part of efforts to boost mechanised farming and strengthen food production in the state. Speaking at the event in Hadejia, the governor disclosed that his administration has established over 60 farm mechanisation centres and procured more than 300 tractors to make agriculture more attractive and profitable, particularly for young people. Governor Namadi said the state is already taking the lead in agricultural mechanisation nationwide, with the acquisition of over 300 tractors and 60 combine harvesters, alongside the creation of…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the (APC) as the winner of Saturday’s Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Returning Officer for AMAC, Professor Andrew Abue, announced that Maikalangu, the incumbent chairman, secured 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid votes cast, thereby retaining his seat. His closest challenger, Paul Ogidi of the (ADC), garnered 12,109 votes, while Dantani Zanda of the (PDP) polled 3,398 votes. According to INEC, a total of 65,197 votes were cast in the election, with 62,861 declared valid and 2,336…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Reminds us that God is able to restore every area of our lives. During sacred fasting seasons, Lent and Ramadan fasting is more than abstaining from food. It is a time to humble ourselves, repent, and seek God sincerely. When we fast with pure hearts, we gain spiritual strength, renewed peace, discipline, and closer fellowship with God; but if we fast without true repentance and right intention, we may lose the deeper blessing and miss the purpose of the season. Let this be a time of genuine transformation so that God can turn our captivity into…

By Peter Omopo Former multi-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather has announced he will come out of retirement this year for his first official professional fight in nearly ten years. The 48-year-old’s return was confirmed on Friday by his new promotion, CSI Sports/Fight Sports. His opponent for the professional bout has yet to be announced. Before stepping back into the professional ring, Mayweather is scheduled to face fellow boxing legend Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight. The date and venue for that event are still to be disclosed. In a statement published on his promotion’s website, Mayweather expressed confidence in his…

By Peter Omopo A petrol tanker accident along Ekoro Road in Abule Egba, Lagos, has claimed the life of an adult female bystander and left a 15-year-old girl injured. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that distress calls were received via its 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, prompting the activation of the state’s emergency response plan from its Igando base. Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said responders arrived at the scene around 8:04 p.m. and found a tanker loaded with approximately 15,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit involved in…