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By Daniel Alabrah Infrastructure Gets N298bn, Education N75bn, Pipe-borne Water N10bn – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, presented the state’s 2026 appropriation bill of N998,371,313,943.04 to the House of Assembly. Governor Diri said the proposal tagged: “Budget of Assured Prosperity II” would be funded through various projected revenue sources, including statutory allocation N42.2bn, Value Added Tax N84bn, 13% derivation N212.6bn and other FAAC allocations N488bn. Other projected receipts are internally generated revenue of N85.9bn, internal and external grants amounting to N24.9bn while domestic loans would be N50bn. Capital expenditure is expected to gulp N645.2, which is…

LAPO Microfinance Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership in Nigeria’s financial inclusion space as its Managing Director, Mrs. Cynthia Ikponmwosa, emerged Microfinance Bank CEO of the Year at the 2025 MSME Finance & CEO Awards held recently in Lagos. The award recognises Mrs. Ikponmwosa’s exceptional leadership, strategic innovation, and unwavering commitment to advancing financial access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underserved communities across Nigeria. Under her leadership, LAPO Microfinance Bank has strengthened its position as a trusted partner in empowering entrepreneurs, promoting women-led businesses, and driving inclusive economic growth. Expressing appreciation for the recognition, Mrs. Ikponmwosa dedicated the award to the entire LAPO…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has suspended the planned implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). The development was announced on Thursday by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) through a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, and posted on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. “It should also be noted that the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view,” Ene-Ita stated. Earlier reports had…

By Peter Omopo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to conclude ongoing negotiations and honour all outstanding agreements to avert another nationwide strike. The union made its position known in a statement signed by its National President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo. The meeting reviewed the status of discussions with the government’s negotiating team and assessed the implementation of previous commitments. ASUU expressed concern over what it described as the government’s “back-and-forth” approach to negotiations, warning that continued indecision could have serious…

By Olugbolahan Kuku Adunni Ace Strikers Do The Unimaginable at Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup! Outshine Ward E By 12 Goal To 1!! It is a rarity to have such humongous score-line as 12:1 in a single football match of 90 minutes! But such is the wonder that the ancient Agboyi Island experienced on Tuesday November 11, 2025 when residents of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA and other spectators were treated to three spectacular football matches at the Oba Lamina Mini Stadium, Agboyi. It was Match Day 2 of the Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup and three matches were slated for the day. The opening…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, Nigeria | The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government to resolve all lingering issues affecting the nation’s public universities within the next ten days or risk an immediate resumption of industrial action. This warning comes as the one-month grace period granted by the union — following the suspension of its two-week warning strike on October 22 — is set to expire on November 22. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo, between November…

By Peter Omopo Abuja | Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has publicly declared support for a naval officer, Lieutenant Yerima, who was involved in a heated confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja. The confrontation, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly centered around land said to belong to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd). Video footage circulating online shows a tense exchange between Wike and the officer, who stood his ground as the FCT minister and officials attempted to gain access to the…

Fresh details have emerged concerning the case of former Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) pastor, Mr. Femi Jimoh, who recently alleged that the church and its General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, masterminded his arrest and imprisonment several years ago. The Church, in a detailed statement signed by its Chief Legal Adviser, Mr. Davidson Adejuwon, described Jimoh’s claims as baseless, malicious, and deliberately aimed at misleading the public and discrediting the church’s leadership. According to Mr. Adejuwon, the allegations that MFM fabricated robbery charges against Mr. Jimoh are completely untrue and without any legal or factual foundation. He…

In relationships and marriage, finding your real soulmate goes beyond attraction or shared interests it’s about discovering someone whose heart aligns with your purpose and faith. A true soulmate is someone who draws you closer to God, not away from Him. They encourage your growth, share your values, and walk with you in honesty and peace. Your soulmate will not be perfect, but they will be purposeful in how they love you.They’ll pray with you, support your dreams, and correct you with kindness. Their love will feel like partnership, not possession, and their presence will bring peace, not confusion. Proverbs…

By Sola Ojewusi The Yoruba cultural world was thrown into deep mourning today with the passing of veteran comic actor, poet, editor, and Yoruba language impresario, Chief Muritala Oyewole Olowomojuore, fondly known across Nigeria and beyond as “Baba Gebu.” He died this afternoon after a brief illness. Chief Olowomojuore, a revered son of Ile-Ife and co-founder of the famous Ife Klub-1, leaves behind a towering legacy in theatre, journalism, film, literature and the promotion of Yoruba culture. A Cultural Titan Bows Out Born and raised in the cradle of Yoruba civilisation, Ile-Ife, Oyewole was an old student of the prestigious…