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By Peter Omopo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has expressed grief over the passing of Ruth Elton, a British-born Nigerian and one of the country’s longest-serving missionaries, who died at the age of 91. In a condolence statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described Elton’s death as “a great loss” to Nigeria, noting that her life epitomised service, sacrifice, and commitment to humanity. Elton, who first arrived in Nigeria in 1937 with her father, Granville Elton, was renowned for her decades-long dedication to Christian ministry and grassroots medical outreach. She later renounced her British citizenship…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 A non-governmental organisation, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has urged Nigerians and policymakers to take collective action in addressing public health challenges linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Speaking at the Nigerian Food Festival during the Youth Boot Camp for Food Justice 2025, held on Saturday at the Ikogosi Warm and Cold Springs Resort in Ekiti State, CAPPA’s Assistant Executive Director, Zikora Ibeh, said the rising consumption of unhealthy foods was fueling the spread of NCDs nationwide. “The issue of non-communicable diseases is on the rise in…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 The family of former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has confirmed his death at the age of 69. A statement released on Sunday by his son, Solomon Arase Jnr., said the retired police chief passed away at about 9 a.m. on August 31, 2025, at Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. “The Arase family of Benin-City, Edo State, hereby announces the passage of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, former Inspector-General of Police,” the statement read. The family described him as a patriot who served Nigeria with distinction. After retiring as the 18th Inspector-General of…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 An alumnus of Liberty Academy, Ibadan, Wale Aribatise, has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to urgently renovate classroom blocks and other structures at the school that were destroyed by a rainstorm. Aribatise, who is based in Ekiti State, raised the alarm in a statement titled “SOS to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State”, released on Sunday in Ado Ekiti. He said the school’s infrastructure had been in deplorable condition since June 8, 2025, when a violent rainstorm blew off the roofs of several classrooms and buildings. According to him, although the incident…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sponsored a robotics training programme aimed at equipping secondary school students with practical skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Girls and Tech Foundation, Dr. Elizabeth Eterigho, said the initiative was more than just a learning exercise, describing robotics as a gateway to innovation and critical thinking required for the 21st-century workforce. “Over the past four months, we have embarked on an inspiring journey of discovery, innovation, and empowerment,” she said. “Teachers and…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the Federal Government’s recent increase in passport fees, describing the move as arbitrary, unlawful, and discriminatory against poor Nigerians. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) had announced that, effective September 1, 2025, applicants would pay ₦100,000 for a 32-page, five-year validity passport and ₦200,000 for a 64-page, 10-year validity passport. The announcement marks the second upward review in less than a year, following a similar hike in September 2024. In a letter dated August 30, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP argued…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 Premier League side Nottingham Forest has confirmed the mutual termination of Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis’ contract after three seasons marked by limited impact and multiple loan spells. Dennis joined Forest from Watford in August 2022, following a strong campaign with the Hornets. He managed two goals and three assists in his debut season at the City Ground but struggled to secure a regular role. The 27-year-old later spent time on loan at İstanbul Başakşehir, Watford, and most recently at Blackburn Rovers, where he registered one assist in six appearances during the second half…

By Peter Omopo August 31, 2025 The Chairman of Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mr. Chima Ekumankama, has expressed deep frustration over the rising wave of killings in his council, hinting at the possibility of resigning from office after a farmer was gruesomely murdered in Oso Edda community. The victim, identified as middle-aged farmer Dick Nnachi, was beheaded on his farm last Thursday, with his attackers taking away his severed head. Speaking during the New Yam Festival at Nguzu Edda Community Primary School, where a minute’s silence was observed for the deceased, Ekumankama said he had been overwhelmed…

By Peter Omopo A petrol-laden tanker overturned and burst into flames on Sunday at Iyana-Isolo, along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos, sparking panic and destroying at least four nearby trucks. Eyewitnesses said the tanker, which was conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control due to overspeeding while navigating the inward Oshodi corridor. It overturned and immediately caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. Emergency responders, including officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, police officers from Aswani, Ilasa, and Mushin Divisions, as well as the Neighbourhood Safety Corps, quickly…

By Peter Omopo  The Sokoto State Government has introduced monthly allowances for Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins across the state, alongside new cash allocations for Jumu’at Mosques. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the initiative on Saturday during the graduation of 111 Qur’an memorisers from the Sokoto branch of the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation. According to a statement by the Director General of Media and Publicity at Government House, Abubakar Bawa, the measures are part of efforts to strengthen Islamic propagation and encourage Qur’anic memorisation among children. “We have also introduced monthly cash allocations to all our Jumu’at Mosques, ranging from…