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By Peter Omopo Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has remanded social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over an alleged N36 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed the development in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday. According to the anti-graft agency, the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC arraigned the defendant on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36 million. The commission alleged that Blessing CEO…

By Peter Omopo The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Ajah Mega Axis, has announced plans to hold its 2026 Mega Musical Concert on May 24, 2026, as part of efforts to seek divine intervention in personal, national and global challenges while celebrating God’s faithfulness. The programme, themed “Sing Praises to God,” is scheduled to take place at the auditorium of MFM Lagos Region 28, Adoro, opposite GTCO, Ajah, Lagos State. According to the Mega Regional Overseer, Pastor Enojiasun Irabor, and the Chairman of the MFM Ajah Council of Regions, Pastor Gideon Shonde, the concert is designed to serve…

By Peter Omopo Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the extension of health insurance coverage to retirees in the state under a newly introduced Ogun State Retirees Health Insurance Scheme (OGRHIS). The initiative, according to a statement issued by the state Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, is aimed at ensuring that retired public servants continue to enjoy access to quality and affordable healthcare services after leaving active service. Onasanya disclosed that the state government has approved the payment of N17.4 million monthly for retirees’ health insurance premiums, noting that beneficiaries would enjoy full insurance coverage without making any…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections to Saturday, May 16, 2026. The party announced the adjustment in a statement issued on Friday, noting that all other previously scheduled primary election dates remain unchanged. According to the revised timetable released by the party, the House of Representatives primaries will now hold on Saturday, May 16, while the Senate primaries are scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. The APC also confirmed that the State House of Assembly primaries will take place on Wednesday, May 20, followed by…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, delivered a compelling message at the Scar2Shine Conference held at Radisson Blu, GRA, Ikeja and urged the youths to embrace active political participation beginning from the grassroots level. As a featured panelist at the highly impactful event, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo charged young Nigerians to recognize that meaningful political transformation starts not at the federal level, but within their immediate communities, streets, and neighborhoods. He emphasized that true national progress can only be achieved when youths intentionally engage in local governance and decision-making processes. During his address, the Chairman…

By Peter Omopo Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the recurring flooding affecting several communities across the state, warning that the situation is fast becoming a major ecological crisis. Governor Otu made the appeal while receiving the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, and her delegation during a courtesy visit in Calabar as part of the 2026 National Flood Preparedness and Awareness Campaign. The governor said flooding has continued to devastate many communities in Cross River State annually, destroying homes, farmlands and sources of…

By Peter Omopo Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Kayode Oyekanmi as the new General Manager of Lagos State Television following the disengagement of the former General Manager, Sola Kosoko. The Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, presented the appointment letter to Oyekanmi during a brief ceremony held at the Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja. Agoro said the appointment was in recognition of Oyekanmi’s dedication, diligence and commitment in the discharge of his duties as a public servant. He expressed confidence in the new appointee’s ability to reposition the station and wished him a successful tenure. Before…

By Peter Omopo The trial of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Edetanlen, over alleged fraud involving $385,000 and ₦165.4 million has been adjourned to May 20, 2026. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, fixed the new date after previously scheduled dates for the prosecution to open its case were vacated. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier been scheduled to commence trial proceedings on May 13, 14 and 15 through the presentation of witnesses. However, defence counsel, Adebowale Kamoru, informed the court that the defendant had filed a motion…

By Peter Omopo Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the conversion of the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital in Yola into the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen medical education and specialised healthcare delivery in the state. The approval was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur, during the inauguration of a committee set up to oversee the transition process. According to the government, the decision followed a request by the management of Adamawa State University for the establishment of a clinical training facility for medical students within the state. Tukur said the…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress. The submission took place at the party’s national secretariat amid heavy presence of supporters and loyalists who gathered ahead of Atiku’s arrival. A video shared on the former vice president’s X handle showed a rowdy atmosphere around the venue as supporters struggled to gain access to the hall where the submission exercise was held. In a statement accompanying the video, Atiku described the development as a decisive step…