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By Peter Omopo – New York | August 8, 2025 The United Nations has raised a red flag over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, revealing that desperate civilians in the besieged region of El Fasher are now eating animal feed to survive. Speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq painted a grim picture of life in Sudan’s conflict-ridden areas, particularly in El Fasher, where food shortages have reached catastrophic levels and prices have skyrocketed. “With increasingly alarming food shortages and spiralling prices, people in El Fasher are reported to be resorting…

By Peter Omopo – Uyo | August 8, 2025 The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has named Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State as its Governor of the Year 2025, citing his exceptional leadership, transparency, and achievements under the ARISE Agenda. The award was presented on Thursday during the public unveiling of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the ARISE Agenda in Two Years, held at the Banquet Hall of the Akwa Ibom Government House in Uyo. Representing the NGF Director-General, Alhaji Abdullateef Shittu, Professor Abba Gambo delivered the Forum’s commendation, praising Eno’s governance style and highlighting Akwa Ibom’s top ranking…

By Peter Omopo – Lagos | August 8, 2025 Ikeja Electric Plc has announced new prices for prepaid meters under its Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme, with the updated rates taking effect from August 6, 2025. The revised prices, which cover both single-phase and three-phase meters, were disclosed via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. The rates are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) and vary depending on the meter provider. According to the statement, MBH Power Ltd’s single-phase meter now costs ₦135,987.50, while the three-phase meter is ₦226,825.00. Turbo Energy Ltd offers its single-phase meter for…

By Peter Omopo / Abuja | August 8, 2025 The Federal Government has released the second tranche of the ₦35,000 wage award arrears to federal civil servants, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) announced on Friday. In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF confirmed the payment as part of ongoing efforts to clear the five-month wage award approved for public sector workers in 2023. “The Federal Government has paid the second tranche of the outstanding ₦35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers,” the statement read. The wage…

By Peter Omopo / Abuja – August 8, 2025 The Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle, has revealed the reasons behind the continued detention of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigeria Police Force. Addressing journalists and protesters in Abuja on Friday, CP Shogunle stated that Sowore’s arrest followed his refusal to provide a statement during police interrogation, despite the presence of his legal representatives. “The moment he refused to make a statement, his arrest was ordered,” Shogunle declared. Sowore, who had earlier honoured an invitation by the Inspector General…

By Sola Ojewusi  In an unprecedented move aimed at restoring discipline and enforcing aviation safety standards, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has come down hard on both music legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1) and the crew of ValueJet Airlines, following a dramatic altercation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025. According to a press statement issued by the Minister, video evidence and official reports submitted by relevant aviation agencies painted a disturbing picture of a “temporary loss of sanity and control on both sides” that could have led to…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the chairmanship of Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo and the Lagos Command of the Nigerian Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have synergized to combat drug abuse among the youth in the LCDA. Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo hosted the Lagos Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Council Secretariat today, 6th August, 2025, ahead of the upcoming International Youth Day. Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo addressed the NDLEA delegation and hinted at the importance of early sensitization and community collaboration in curbing drug abuse. He also revealed plans for the establishment…

By Peter Omopo  Akure, Ondo State – August 5, 2025 The Federal Government has disbursed ₦250,000 unconditional grants to select outstanding Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ondo State, as part of its ongoing nationwide empowerment drive for small businesses under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The announcement was made during the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics held in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. The event brought together business owners, government agencies, and development partners focused on accelerating the growth of small enterprises across the country. Speaking at the event, the Federal Government representative emphasised that the grants were…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, met with the executive members of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on Tuesday, 5th August, 2025. The chairman of the union showered accolades on Hon. Moyosore for the visible changes and transformative direction that are synonymous with his administration. He describes the LCDA chairman’s leadership as a breath of fresh air. The NULGE Chairman however highlighted key welfare concerns of the union and appealed for the Council Chairman’s intervention and support in addressing them. In his response, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo expressed heartfelt gratitude to the…

By Peter Omopo Ifetedo, Osun State — August 5, 2025 For fourteen unforgettable days, the ancient town of Ifetedo in Osun State pulsed with rhythm, colour, and spiritual reverence as it hosted the 2025 edition of its iconic Egúngún Festival — a celebration that remains one of the purest expressions of Yoruba ancestral veneration and community identity. The festival kicked off with pomp and spiritual symbolism on Saturday, July 27, drawing crowds from across Yorubaland and beyond. From the first drumbeat to the final swirling masquerade dance yesterday, Ifetedo Kingdom once again demonstrated why it holds a prestigious place in…