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By Peter Omopo Yenagoa – September 25, 2025 – Two prominent clerics, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, and the General Overseer of the Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, have lauded the Governor Douye Diri-led administration for its developmental achievements and strong commitment to Christian values in Bayelsa State. The faith leaders gave their commendations during separate courtesy visits to the Government House, Yenagoa, on Monday, where they described Bayelsa’s transformation in recent years as remarkable. Pastor Oritsejafor, who expressed delight at Bayelsa’s public declaration as a Christian state, praised Governor Diri and his…

By Oluwabukunmi Warri – September 25, 2025 – A Niger Delta activist, Mr. Ebikeme Amafini, has called for the establishment of a comprehensive Ijaw development agenda, describing it as crucial for the socioeconomic empowerment of the Ijaw people both in Nigeria and the diaspora. Amafini, who serves as the Secretary of the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A), made the call in a statement released to journalists in Warri on Monday. He specifically urged Ijaw groups and leaders to discontinue the use of the phrase “Ijaw struggle”, which he argued projects a self-defeating image, and instead embrace a more…

By Oluwabukunmi Asaba – September 25, 2025 – Over 500 councillors across the 25 local government areas of Delta State have called for an upward review of their salaries and improved welfare, citing the growing demands of grassroots governance. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Asaba during the Delta State Councillors’ Symposium 2025, chaired by the Chairman of the Delta State Councillors’ Forum, Mr. Ekpemupolo Samuel. The event was themed “Repositioning the Grassroots: Strengthening Local Governance for Sustainable Development in Nigeria in the Wake of Local Government Autonomy.” Speaking at the gathering, Samuel lamented the poor welfare of councillors,…

By Peter Omopo Maiduguri, Sept. 24, 2025 – A General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment for selling and diverting arms and ammunition to terrorist groups in Borno State. The judgment, delivered in Maiduguri on Tuesday, followed months of investigation and trial which exposed how the convicted personnel illegally supplied weapons to insurgents, undermining counterterrorism operations in the North-East. Military prosecutors told the court that the soldiers were caught after intelligence reports linked them to the diversion of several rounds of ammunition and military-grade weapons, some of which were later recovered from terrorist…

By Peter Omopo Jos, Sept. 19, 2025 – A Nigerian soldier, Private Lukman Musa, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a tricycle operator in Bauchi State. The verdict was delivered on Thursday by Brigadier General Liafis Bello, President of the General Court Martial of the 3 Division Nigerian Army, convened at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos, Plateau State. Musa was convicted on two counts—culpable homicide and unlawful possession of ammunition—following the killing of 32-year-old Abdulrahman Isa in Azare, Bauchi State. According to the prosecution, Musa, along with an accomplice identified as Mr. Oba, lured Isa…

By Oluwabukunmi Gombe, Sept. 24, 2025 – Gombe State has been ranked the second most transparent state in Nigeria, scoring 99 out of 100 points in BudgIT’s latest Subnational Transparency Assessment. The civic-tech organisation’s report, which evaluated fiscal openness across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in the second quarter of 2025, placed Gombe just behind Ekiti State, which topped the ranking with 100 points. BudgIT attributed Gombe’s strong performance to its consistent commitment to transparency and accountability in governance under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to the report, Gombe excelled in the timely publication of critical fiscal…

By Jimmy Fatunbi APC executive members in Onigbongbo LGA met with the Executive Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, at the Council Secretariat. The Executive members who were led by the LGA Party Chairperson, Alhaja Akerele, commenced with brief introductions. She expressed gratitude to everyone in attendance and extended appreciation to the Executive Chairman for his unwavering support. She particularly commended him for his swift response to welfare concerns, especially the recent increment in monthly stipends for party executives. She also raised concerns about the structural condition of the party secretariat and appealed for renovation. In his remarks, Mr. Chinedu Ogbenna…

By Oluwabukunmi  Abuja, Sept. 24, 2025 – The Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent revocation of 1,263 mineral licences, describing the move as a critical step toward sanitising the sector and positioning Nigeria to benefit from the booming global demand for lithium. National President of WIMIN, Dr. Janet Adeyemi, said in Abuja on Wednesday that the decision would curb the “all-comers syndrome” in the mining industry and ensure that only serious and responsible operators manage Nigeria’s concessions. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, had earlier announced the withdrawal of the licences…

By Peter Omopo A Bold Refresh for America’s Top SUV – Toyota has officially unveiled the 2026 RAV4, and it’s already making waves in the compact SUV segment. Long regarded as a best-seller and family favorite, the RAV4 now gets a bold refresh that blends sharp styling, smarter tech, and stronger performance with Toyota’s proven reliability. With over three million units sold last year alone, this update isn’t just about staying competitive—it’s about setting the pace for the electrified SUV future. Punchier Performance Under the Hood One of the biggest upgrades lies beneath the sheet metal. The 2026 RAV4 introduces…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Lagos State NULGE President, Comr. Sewanu Sunday Ogunfowora, led his executives and staff to an interactive session with the Executive Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo. Speaking on behalf of the staff and NULGE executives, Comr. Ogunfowora outlined key concerns affecting the workforce and emphasised the importance of continuous staff development. He highlighted the need for quality training programs to equip workers with the skills necessary to meet emerging demands in the evolving public service environment. In his response, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo expressed appreciation to the union for its steadfast role in advocating staff welfare. He noted that…