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By Peter Omopo  The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Government has initiated extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement released on Friday by his Special Assistant on Communication and Publicity, Kamarudeen Ogundele, the AGF clarified that his remarks during a stakeholder engagement event in Abuja on Thursday were misrepresented in the media. “The attention of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has been drawn to media…

By Peter Omopo  The Lagos State University Muslim Community (LASUMC) has extended warm congratulations to Catholics worldwide on the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th Pope, hailing the pontiff as a symbol of global peace and unity. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, LASUMC’s Chief Imam, Prof. Amidu Sanni, expressed goodwill on behalf of the Muslim community at the institution, describing the papacy of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV as timely and significant. “On behalf of the Muslim community of LASU, I send a goodwill message to the 1.4 billion Catholic faithful on the successful…

By Peter Omopo  The Madinah Feeding Committee of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has carried out an inspection of catering facilities contracted to serve Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday in Abuja by the commission’s Information Officer, Suwaiba Ahmed. Led by the committee chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Kabir, and accompanied by the NAHCON Advance Team under Madinah Coordinator Alhaji Abdulkadir Oloyin, the team visited seven kitchens designated for the Hajj feeding programme. According to the statement, the inspection focused on evaluating the readiness of the caterers, with particular attention to hygiene…

By Peter Omopo  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on reigning champions Senegal in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday, May 12, in Egypt. The highly anticipated clash was confirmed after Senegal sealed a 2-0 victory over DR Congo in their final Group C match on Thursday, securing their place at the top of the group. Nigeria booked their quarter-final spot on Wednesday following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya in their last Group B fixture. The result saw the Flying Eagles finish second in the group with five points, behind Morocco, who defeated…

By Peter Omopo  Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was captured in a viral video on Friday returning to his roots as an educator by teaching pupils in a classroom at an undisclosed school within the state. The video, posted on the governor’s official Facebook page with the caption “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” shows Aiyedatiwa engaging students in a lively lesson on drug education, writing the word “Drugs” on the board and encouraging the pupils to identify different forms of drugs. The classroom visit follows the governor’s recent approval of the recruitment of 1,100 primary school teachers across the…

By Peter Omopo  The Aliko Dangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice to families across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, as part of its annual National Food Intervention Project aimed at reaching over one million vulnerable Nigerians. Each 10-kilogram bag of rice will be allocated in equal measure, with 1,522 bags designated for each local government area. Speaking at the official flag-off of the distribution on Thursday in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani commended the Foundation for its continued efforts in combating hunger and poverty. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Liman Kila, the governor said…

By Peter Omopo  The Lagos State Government has announced a postponement of the planned traffic diversion and repair works on the Ogudu–Oworonshoki Bridge. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement on Friday in a statement issued to journalists, noting that a new date for the commencement of the project will be communicated in due course. Osiyemi assured residents that the delay is part of efforts to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions during infrastructure upgrades. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to efficient project execution and the well-being of all road users.

By Peter Omopo  Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has celebrated Ambassador Professor Mary N. Lar on her 90th birthday, hailing her as a “distinguished mother, moral compass, and symbol of purposeful leadership.” In a statement issued on Friday, Governor Mutfwang joined numerous well-wishers across Nigeria and the diaspora in honouring the wife of the late Solomon Lar, the first civilian governor of Plateau State and founding National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor described Prof. Mary Lar as a beacon of wisdom and an enduring symbol of hope, whose contributions to humanity and national development remain immeasurable.…

By Peter Omopo  The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission has approved the compulsory retirement of a judge, Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele of the Area Court, over allegations of misconduct. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Tanko Muhammed, the JSC also suspended Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed from judicial duties for a period of two years. In addition to the suspension, a formal warning letter was issued to the magistrate. The disciplinary actions were among several decisions reached during the commission’s 136th meeting held in Lokoja. Meanwhile, the commission cleared four other judicial officers of various…

By Peter Omopo  A member of the House of Representatives, Okpolupm Etteh, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Usoro Akpabio as the Managing Director of the newly created South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Etteh, who represents Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, described the nomination as a visionary move that reflects the president’s commitment to inclusive development. In a statement issued by his media team on Friday in Uyo, the lawmaker expressed confidence in Akpabio’s capacity to lead the SSDC effectively, citing her vast experience in public service and passion for national growth. “I sincerely commend President Tinubu for this visionary appointment.…