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By Peter Omopo  The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned till Wednesday the hearing of a motion on notice in the suit filed by Folahan Adelabi against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its Acting National Chairman, and other defendants. At Monday’s sitting, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, the judge urged counsels for both parties to ensure all necessary processes were properly filed to enable an effective hearing when proceedings resume. Justice Akintola had, last week, ruled on an ex parte motion permitting the PDP to go ahead with its planned national convention, while adjourning the motion…

By Peter Omopo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving $14,859,257. In a public notice issued on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the case involves funds provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for refinery construction. According to the statement, “The public is hereby notified that Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State,…

By Peter Omopo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election, describing the outcome of the poll as a triumph of democracy and a reflection of the people’s confidence in Soludo’s leadership. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the election result demonstrated that the will of the people, freely expressed through the ballot, must always be respected. “I warmly rejoice with my brother, Prof. Soludo. His re-election is a reflection of his good performance over the past four years and the deep affection the people…

By Peter Omopo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election, Jude Ezenwafor, has pledged to work with Governor Chukwuma Soludo to foster peace, development, and inclusive governance in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Ezenwafor described his relationship with Governor Soludo as “longstanding and cordial,” noting that both men had collaborated in the past. “I can assist him. I have been assisting him before; he is my friend. I brought him to work in Anambra,” he said. Ezenwafor revealed that he played a role in encouraging Soludo to contest the…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, has assured Nigerians displaced by conflict and disaster of the Federal Government’s determination to restore their dignity through comprehensive rehabilitation and protection programmes. Speaking with journalists in Jos on Monday, Dr. Doro said his ministry’s mission was to “make hope a reality” for the poor, vulnerable, and internally displaced across the country, stressing that humanitarian intervention must be viewed as both a right and a duty of government. “We will pursue a humanitarian response not as charity, but as a right and a responsibility of…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) have clashed over claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, deepening the national debate triggered by recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the NSCIA dismissed the allegations as “false, dangerous, and politically motivated.” Its Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, said the reports, amplified by Western media and some political figures, were part of a coordinated campaign to destabilise the country. “We affirm that in Nigeria, there is no Christian terrorism, no Muslim terrorism, and…

Life is filled with opportunities to stand, serve, and show up when it matters most. But ask yourself, ” When the moment comes, will you be present? We see people showing up for causes, dreams, and communities. The same applies to your life __. Will you be there when your family needs you? When are your purpose calls? When God presents a divine opportunity? Don’t just scroll by life __ engage it. Be present, be counted, and be available. Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?…

By Kunle Koleosho In what can be described as an abuse of power and a violation of human rights, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Oko-Oba Division in Ojokoro LCDA, have increasingly become a source of hardship and fear for road users at night. The primary responsibility of the Police is to maintain law and order. However, it is shocking and disturbing that this responsibility has now been turned into a tool for extortion, harassment of commuters, and unlawful arrest of innocent residents at night. The officers stationed around Olaniyi Road, Funsho Owoyemi Junction, Abule-Egba, Lagos, have repeatedly abused their…

Abuja | The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has rejected allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing such claims as false, divisive, and politically motivated. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, said the reports being circulated by some Western media outlets and foreign politicians were part of an orchestrated attempt to destabilise Nigeria and sow religious tension. “The claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria are baseless and dangerous,” Oloyede said. “There is no Christian terrorism, no Muslim terrorism, and no religious intolerance in Nigeria. Our tragedy is rooted in poverty,…

By Peter Omopo Brentford staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat 10-man Newcastle United 3–1 in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium, piling further pressure on Eddie Howe’s struggling side. Despite taking the lead through Harvey Barnes in the first half, Newcastle’s persistent travel woes continued as goals from Kevin Schade and a late double from Igor Thiago turned the game around for the hosts. The result leaves Newcastle hovering dangerously just two points above the relegation zone, extending their winless away streak to nine league matches — a run dating back to April. “It’s the wrong…