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By Peter Omopo  UYO, July 8, 2025 — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved a ₦20,000 monthly allowance for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of Akwa Ibom origin serving across Nigeria. This latest gesture follows the recent increase in allowances for corps members currently posted to the state, which was raised from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000 per month, with effect from August 1, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Government House in Uyo on Tuesday, the approval was part of the resolutions adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday. Governor Eno…

By Peter Omopo  ADO-EKITI, July 8, 2025 — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday officially swore in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the sixth substantive Chief Judge of the state, urging him to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and impartiality in the discharge of his duties. Justice Ogunmoye, who had been serving in an acting capacity since November 5, 2024, following the passing of his predecessor, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, was confirmed by the Ekiti State House of Assembly on July 3, 2025, after receiving recommendations from the judiciary committee. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Conference Hall of the…

By Peter Omopo Kano, July 8, 2025 — In a grand gesture to mark his official resumption as General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Nigerian international football star Ahmed Musa has gifted brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs to all players and officials of the team. The surprise announcement was made during a brief ceremony at the club’s headquarters on Monday, drawing widespread excitement from team members and club supporters alike. Musa, who also serves as team captain, said the gesture was part of his personal commitment to motivating the squad and raising the club’s morale as the new season…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 8, 2025 — In a region famed for its deep-rooted monarchies and cultural heritage, several Yoruba traditional rulers have etched their names in history with exceptionally long reigns, serving as enduring symbols of continuity, tradition, and unity in their respective domains. As of July 2025, three monarchs stand out for the remarkable length of their rule, with two still on the throne and one having recently transitioned, leaving behind a legacy of decades-long leadership. 1. Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II — Onigede of Igede-Ekiti (66 Years on the Throne) Topping the list is Oba James…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos | July 7, 2025. In a renewed effort to ease traffic flow and enhance road safety, the Lagos State Government on Monday dismantled a number of illegal checkpoints along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The operation was spearheaded by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Layode, who led a high-level task force comprising senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and a representative from the Akran of Badagry. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the enforcement followed a strategic meeting held between the commissioner…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja | July 7, 2025. KoThe House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has approved the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) ₦774.77 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. The endorsement came during a budget defence session held Monday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, with the committee chaired by Hon. Khadija Abba-Ibrahim of Yobe State. Presenting the budget on behalf of the NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the agency’s Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Chidi Offodile, disclosed that the proposed revenue target for 2025 stands at ₦774.66 billion.…

By Peter Omopo  As Nigeria continues to balance modern governance with traditional institutions, the Yoruba region remains a beacon of monarchical continuity, with several of its royal fathers having ruled for decades. These monarchs are not just figureheads but vital custodians of culture, tradition, and unity across their communities. Among the most distinguished are: 1. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona – Awujale of Ijebuland (Reign: 65 Years) Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona stands as the longest-reigning monarch in Yorubaland, having ascended the throne of Ijebuland on April 2, 1960. Now in his 65th year on the throne, the Awujale is widely respected…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, July 7, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reinstated the admission status of Basola Jamiu Owodunni, a Civil Engineering graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), following earlier claims that he was admitted through fraudulent means. The development comes after weeks of controversy surrounding Owodunni’s eligibility for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which had been stalled due to discrepancies in his admission records. Owodunni, who graduated in 2024 with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.41, told PUNCH Online that he sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…

By Peter Omopo  Benin City, July 7, 2025 — The Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared the region’s unwavering support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing the president’s “transformative economic strides and bold leadership.” Governor Otu made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. He described Tinubu as a “visionary leader” and “the Jagaban of Africa,” whose governance has steered Nigeria onto a path of renewed hope and…

By Peter Omopo  Kano, July 7, 2025 — A total of 58 inmates in Kano State have enrolled for the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, has announced. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa. According to the statement, the feat was made possible through the support of the Kano State Government, which fully funded the inmates’ registration fees under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Kofar-Nasarawa described the gesture as a significant step towards the rehabilitation, reformation,…