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By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, received in audience renowned Nollywood actor, Mr. Muyideen Oladapo, popularly known as LALA, at the council secretariat. Mr. Muyideen, during his visit, warmly congratulated the Chairman on his emergence and assumption of office as the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA. He also used the occasion to officially invite Hon. Moyosore to his much-anticipated stage play titled “The Gods Have Spoken.” In his remarks, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo appreciated the thoughtful courtesy visit of Mr. Muyideen and expressed delight at the actor’s recognition of the administration’s vision for progress in…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the creation of 1,000 new jobs for young Nigerians through its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, in response to the Federal Government’s recent suspension of the 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on imported goods. The levy, introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service earlier this year, had triggered widespread backlash from manufacturers, importers, and clearing agents, who warned it would worsen inflation, undermine trade competitiveness, and damage the country’s investment climate. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed the suspension after…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The Rivers Elders Council has appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly to avoid further conflict and focus on rebuilding peace and development in the state as the six-month emergency rule ends. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Council Chairman Chief Ferdinand Alabraba said the return to full democratic governance offered stakeholders a chance to reflect on past crises and embrace reconciliation. “We urge all stakeholders, without exception, to embrace the peace and reconciliation that has now returned to our dear state,” the statement read. The…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, has suspended the activities of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Bida chapter, following the union’s declaration of an indefinite strike. The suspension, announced on Tuesday by the institution’s Registrar, Hussaini Enagi, came a day after lecturers commenced the industrial action, which disrupted ongoing second-semester examinations. Enagi, in a statement, said the council’s decision was taken “in view of the rising tension and prevailing negative security reports” on campus. He directed lecturers to comply strictly with the suspension order. The strike, declared…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has cautioned labour unions and oil industry stakeholders against what he described as a deliberate attempt to demonise the Dangote Refinery, urging dialogue over confrontation. His remarks come amid a dispute between the refinery and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) as well as the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN). NUPENG had recently shut down depots in protest, alleging that the refinery barred truck drivers from joining the union, contrary to the provisions of the Trade Union Act. DAPPMAN, meanwhile,…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The Chairman of Carnival Calabar Commission, Gabe Onah, has called for increased private sector participation to secure the future of Africa’s biggest street party, warning that overdependence on government funding is unsustainable. Onah made the appeal on Tuesday during the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, where he highlighted the carnival’s impact on tourism and economic development in Cross River State. “Carnival Calabar must breathe beyond the stranglehold of government. For sustainability, the private sector has to take more than a passing interest,” he said. Now in its 20th year, the carnival…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Members of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) paid a fellow member, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Moyosore Adebanjo; their first formal visit after the general elections. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Alhaji Onifade expressed deep gratitude to Almighty God and extended heartfelt appreciation to the Hon. Moyosore for his steadfast support and inclusive leadership. He emphasized that their mission remained aligned with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and commended the Chairman for carrying along all members of the APC in Onigbongbo. Alhaji Onifade described the Executive Chairman as a leader who prioritizes the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Moyo Onigbongbo LOC Security Team visited the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo to felicitate him on the occasion of his birthday. The team presented the Chairman a special birthday gift and a Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering innovation in governance. Members of the team expressed gratitude to the Chairman for believing in them and providing unwavering support since his assumption of office. They commended his unique style of leadership, which they described as “inclusive, visionary, and people-oriented.” In response, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo appreciated the team for their…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has the constitutional right to contest for the presidency in 2027, provided he follows due process and the party’s guidelines. Speaking in Umuahia on Tuesday, the state PDP chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, clarified the party’s position while addressing speculations about Jonathan’s possible interest in the presidential race. “The attention of the Abia State chapter of the PDP has been drawn to speculations and inquiries regarding the possible interest of former President Goodluck Jonathan in contesting…

By Peter Omopo l September 17, 2025 The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to accord greater respect to the country’s national flag, anthem, pledge, coat of arms, and other emblems of sovereignty, describing them as central to the nation’s unity and identity. The charge came on Tuesday from the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement marking the 2025 National Ordinance Day, observed annually on September 16. The day commemorates the handover of Nigeria’s national symbols at independence. Issa-Onilu said the annual celebration was a reminder of the values of unity, discipline, and service…