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By Abiodun Moshood O. In a grand culmination of a year filled with dedication, service, and excellence, Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye was feted at her passing out parade from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ogun State. The ceremony was a testament to Ajakaye’s impactful journey, marked by outstanding achievements that earned her not one, but TWO prestigious awards. DAPCA, in coalition with DRER, organized a special sent forth party for Ajakaye. It was a fitting tribute to a corper who left an indelient mark on the institution. Ajakaye Rashidat Olamidayo won TWO…

By Olugbolahan Kuku The all-inclusive Government of Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar is at it again! This time, it is a forward-looking move to involve the people of Agboyi-Ketu in the budget appropriation of 2026! November 19, 2025; stakeholders and representatives of the various sectors of the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA gathered at the MicMary Events Hall to discuss the 2026 budget. In Hon. Adetola Abubakar’s government, budget considerations and planning do not start and end with a “closed committee”, she gathers all stakeholders for robust propositions and discussions on the 2026 budget of the LCDA. In a nutshell, what are the projects…

By Peter Omopo The Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (FOBTOB) has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s planned ban on sachet alcoholic drinks and alcoholic beverages in PET or glass bottles below 200ml, warning that the policy could endanger over 5.5 million jobs and wipe out nearly N2 trillion in industry investments. The ban, scheduled to take effect on December 31, has sparked concern across the beverage manufacturing sector. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Friday, FOBTOB President Jimoh Oyibo said enforcing the ban would trigger massive economic disruption and threaten livelihoods across the…

By Peter Omopo Celebrity nightlife promoter Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has called on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to mobilise South-East leaders and work towards securing the release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a post shared on his X handle on Friday, Okechukwu expressed concern over escalating insecurity in the South-East and stressed the need for urgent interventions to restore peace in the region. “We need peace in the South-East. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has never been a terrorist and has never been a harmful man. He has only…

By Peter Omopo Zenith Bank on Wednesday opened the fifth edition of its flagship technology showcase, the Zenith Tech Fair 5.0, in Lagos, with the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, paying an effusive tribute to Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR. Speaking at the event themed Future Forward 5.0, Umeoji described Ovia as “the Nostradamus of our time” and “the godfather of modern Nigerian banking,” crediting his vision and leadership for positioning Zenith Bank at the forefront of digital innovation for over three decades. She noted that Ovia’s technological foresight transformed the banking landscape at a…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Many people believe the real quality of life comes only from going abroad, more money, better opportunities, beautiful cities, and comfort. But the truth is: quality of life is not just about where you live…. it is about how you live. Real quality of life comes from purpose, love, peace of mind, strong relationships, and the presence of God. * Relationships and friendships: Some people travel abroad and forget genuine friendships, while others at home envy those abroad. Social media exaggerates success and hides struggles, creating distance, jealousy, and wrong expectations. * Marriages and family life:…

By Peter Omopo A survivor of the June 2025 Yelwata massacre in Benue State, Mrs. Msurshima Apeh, delivered an emotional testimony before the United States Congress on Thursday, recounting how she watched terrorists kill her five children during the midnight assault. Apeh appeared virtually before the House Subcommittee on Africa during a hearing examining former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to return Nigeria to the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list over allegations of ongoing religious persecution. Describing the attack, Apeh said armed men suspected to be Fulani militants stormed the Yelwata internally displaced persons camp around 9 p.m. while…

By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 177 deaths from Lassa fever between January and early November 2025, signalling a rise in the severity of the disease compared to previous years. According to the agency’s latest epidemiological update released on Thursday, Nigeria has confirmed 966 infections across 21 states and 102 Local Government Areas as of epidemiological Week 44, which ended on November 2. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has climbed to 18.3 per cent — a significant increase from the 16.5 per cent reported during the same period in 2024. Health experts say…

By Peter Omopo The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday undertook an operational visit to Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, as part of renewed efforts to reinforce military operations against banditry in the North-West. Shaibu’s visit took him to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansa Yamma, where he assessed troop deployment, morale, and the progress of ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-banditry campaigns. He arrived to full military honours, including a guard of honour mounted by senior field commanders. The Army chief was accompanied by a high-level entourage consisting of principal staff officers, as well…

By Peter Omopo The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the life imprisonment sentence handed to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing the judgment as unconstitutional and politically motivated. Justice James Omotosho on Thursday sentenced Kanu to life in prison after finding him guilty on seven terrorism-related charges — a decision delivered in the defendant’s absence following his removal from court for alleged unruly conduct. IPOB: ‘Kanu Committed No Offence Known to Law’ In a statement issued on Friday by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group maintained that Kanu’s actions amounted only to…