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By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, describing the milestone as a testament to the confidence and trust reposed in him by the Indian people. In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu said Modi’s emergence as the country’s longest-serving elected leader reflects his dedication to public service, national development and global leadership. He noted that the Indian leader’s stewardship across three consecutive mandates has continued to inspire millions around the world. According to the President, the achievement underscores the enduring confidence Indians have placed in…

By Peter Omopo Nigerian businessman and investor, Tony Elumelu, has expressed gratitude following his appointment as the incoming Chairman of Seplat Energy, pledging to guide the company through its next phase of growth and value creation. Elumelu, who is expected to assume the position in January 2027, announced the development in a statement posted on his social media account on Tuesday. He will succeed Udoma Udo Udoma as chairman of the energy company and said he looks forward to building on the achievements recorded under the outgoing leadership. According to Elumelu, indigenous energy resources remain vital to the economic transformation…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, describing the late traditional ruler as a revered leader whose life was dedicated to the service of his people and humanity. The death of the monarch was announced on Tuesday by the Ngazargamu,  Emirate Council. He reportedly passed away in Cairo after a prolonged illness. In a condolence message, President Tinubu paid tribute to the late emir, whom he described as a father figure, mentor and custodian of culture and tradition. He noted that the monarch exemplified…

By Peter Omopo ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has unveiled a comprehensive tourism sector report designed to position tourism as a major contributor to Nigeria’s economic growth, diversification and employment generation. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Tourism Economy Unveiled: A Sector-Wide Mapping for Economic Transformation,” was launched under the leadership of the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. According to the ministry, the document goes beyond a conventional sector assessment and serves as a strategic roadmap for unlocking the vast economic potential of Nigeria’s tourism industry. Officials…

By Peter Omopo ABUJA — Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture amid rising insecurity across the country. Kwankwaso expressed concern over the increasing incidents of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, communal violence and armed robbery, warning that the nation is facing a dangerous security crisis that requires immediate and decisive intervention. In a statement shared on his social media platform on Tuesday, the former governor said several states, including Zamfara State, Borno State, Sokoto State, Katsina State, Kwara State and Oyo State,…

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s security chiefs and the Minister of Finance to a closed-door meeting over the worsening security situation across the country. The decision followed growing concerns among lawmakers over persistent attacks, kidnappings, banditry and other violent crimes affecting several parts of the nation. Members of the House said the trend requires urgent and coordinated intervention to safeguard lives and property. The planned meeting will bring together top officials of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and the Nigeria Police Force, alongside the Minister of Finance, to provide explanations on security funding, operational strategies…

By Peter Omopo The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has reportedly revoked the ticket allocation reserved for Iranian supporters for all three of the country’s group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The Iranian Football Federation disclosed the development on Tuesday, stating that it would no longer be able to distribute tickets to its supporters ahead of the tournament. Under FIFA regulations, each of the 48 participating national federations is entitled to receive and distribute approximately eight per cent of stadium capacity for its matches, amounting to thousands of tickets for fans. The decision…

By Peter Omopo LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to respond to infectious disease outbreaks, with Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosing that the state remains on high alert due to its large population and status as a major gateway for human and commercial traffic in Africa. Abayomi made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” where he highlighted the state’s public health preparedness and disease surveillance measures. According to the commissioner, Lagos faces constant vulnerability to infectious diseases because of the enormous…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Alábòsí a máa l’owo, alábòsí a máa bí ọmọ, àtúnbọ̀tán aláìbòsí kò ní dá.”…A hypocrite may gain wealth and raise children, but their end will never be good. Hypocrites often appear successful, respected, and untouchable, but deceit carries the seed of its own destruction. In the end, lies expose themselves, character catches up with reputation, and the very evil they sow becomes the cause of their downfall. Live with integrity because while hypocrisy may win for a season, truth always wins in the end. ADT Cares

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution has reinforced its dominance in Nigeria’s development finance space, clinching three major awards at the 6th Service Ambassador Dinner and Awards Ceremony organised by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN). At the high-level event, designed to strengthen collaboration with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) and amplify collective efforts toward expanding access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), LAPO MfB emerged as Microfinance Bank with the Highest Impact on MSMEs in Nigeria, Microfinance Bank with the Highest Impact on Women MSMEs and PFI with the Highest Impact in the South-South…