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By Peter Omopo Kano, July 8, 2025 — In a grand gesture to mark his official resumption as General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Nigerian international football star Ahmed Musa has gifted brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs to all players and officials of the team. The surprise announcement was made during a brief ceremony at the club’s headquarters on Monday, drawing widespread excitement from team members and club supporters alike. Musa, who also serves as team captain, said the gesture was part of his personal commitment to motivating the squad and raising the club’s morale as the new season…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 8, 2025 — In a region famed for its deep-rooted monarchies and cultural heritage, several Yoruba traditional rulers have etched their names in history with exceptionally long reigns, serving as enduring symbols of continuity, tradition, and unity in their respective domains. As of July 2025, three monarchs stand out for the remarkable length of their rule, with two still on the throne and one having recently transitioned, leaving behind a legacy of decades-long leadership. 1. Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II — Onigede of Igede-Ekiti (66 Years on the Throne) Topping the list is Oba James…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos | July 7, 2025. In a renewed effort to ease traffic flow and enhance road safety, the Lagos State Government on Monday dismantled a number of illegal checkpoints along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The operation was spearheaded by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Layode, who led a high-level task force comprising senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and a representative from the Akran of Badagry. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the enforcement followed a strategic meeting held between the commissioner…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja | July 7, 2025. KoThe House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has approved the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) ₦774.77 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. The endorsement came during a budget defence session held Monday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, with the committee chaired by Hon. Khadija Abba-Ibrahim of Yobe State. Presenting the budget on behalf of the NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the agency’s Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Chidi Offodile, disclosed that the proposed revenue target for 2025 stands at ₦774.66 billion.…

By Peter Omopo  As Nigeria continues to balance modern governance with traditional institutions, the Yoruba region remains a beacon of monarchical continuity, with several of its royal fathers having ruled for decades. These monarchs are not just figureheads but vital custodians of culture, tradition, and unity across their communities. Among the most distinguished are: 1. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona – Awujale of Ijebuland (Reign: 65 Years) Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona stands as the longest-reigning monarch in Yorubaland, having ascended the throne of Ijebuland on April 2, 1960. Now in his 65th year on the throne, the Awujale is widely respected…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, July 7, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reinstated the admission status of Basola Jamiu Owodunni, a Civil Engineering graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), following earlier claims that he was admitted through fraudulent means. The development comes after weeks of controversy surrounding Owodunni’s eligibility for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which had been stalled due to discrepancies in his admission records. Owodunni, who graduated in 2024 with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.41, told PUNCH Online that he sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…

By Peter Omopo  Benin City, July 7, 2025 — The Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared the region’s unwavering support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing the president’s “transformative economic strides and bold leadership.” Governor Otu made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. He described Tinubu as a “visionary leader” and “the Jagaban of Africa,” whose governance has steered Nigeria onto a path of renewed hope and…

By Peter Omopo  Kano, July 7, 2025 — A total of 58 inmates in Kano State have enrolled for the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, has announced. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa. According to the statement, the feat was made possible through the support of the Kano State Government, which fully funded the inmates’ registration fees under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Kofar-Nasarawa described the gesture as a significant step towards the rehabilitation, reformation,…

By Peter Omopo  Benin City, July 7, 2025 — Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and called on the South-South geopolitical zone to rally behind the president ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Stakeholders’ Meeting held on Saturday in Benin City, Edo State, Governor Otu described the Tinubu administration’s performance as “magical,” noting that the region is on a path of transformation under the current federal leadership. Otu, who addressed party leaders, government officials, and stakeholders from across the zone, said the South-South’s political…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 7, 2025 — Traditional rulers across Nigeria are set to gather in Lagos later this month for a grand memorial event in honour of the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the 50th Ooni of Ife, as preparations intensify ahead of the 10th anniversary of his passing. The commemorative event, jointly organised by the Sijuwade Royal Family and the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, is scheduled to take place on July 25, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island. Oba Sijuwade, who reigned from 1980 until his death in 2015, was widely regarded as one of…