By Damilola Adeleke Nigeria’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production has dropped significantly due to a sharp decline in gas supply, following widespread pipeline vandalism. Reports indicate that Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is currently receiving only 20% of the gas needed to operate at full capacity. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Philip Mshelbila, revealed that only […]
By Damilola Adeleke Christians worldwide mark the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season today, March 5, 2025, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. Lent, a period of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leads up to Easter Sunday on April 20. The 40 days, excluding Sundays, symbolize the time Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. During Ash […]
By Damilola Adeleke President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he marks his 88th birthday. In a heartfelt tribute, Tinubu described Obasanjo as an extraordinary leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s development have been profound. Recalling his military and political career, he highlighted Obasanjo’s role in receiving Biafra’s […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has strengthened trade and investment relations with five major economies—Brazil, India, France, and the United Arab Emirates—as part of efforts to drive economic growth and wealth creation. Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, announced this at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for […]
By Damilola Adeleke Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has officially welcomed over 4,000 new students into the institution for the 2021/2022 academic session through a matriculation ceremony conducted both physically and virtually. During the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edward Olanipekun, congratulated the new students and assured them that they had made a great choice by […]
By Damilola Adeleke Lawmaker Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege Constituency I, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa’s re-election on Monday followed the unexpected resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down as Speaker of the House. His return to the leadership position was facilitated by the nomination of Noheem […]
By Damilola Adeleke After 17 years of operating from the shadows, a notorious 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at his hideout in Ojo, Lagos. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the agency’s ongoing efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks. […]
By Damilola Adeleke Spiritual leader Satguru Maharaj Ji has called on former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to issue a public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu within seven days for allegedly referring to him as an “Agbero President.” Maharaj Ji made this demand in a statement expressing his strong disapproval of El-Rufai’s remarks, which […]
By Damilola Adeleke President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The newly appointed DG, an artillery officer, hails from Ileogbo in Aiyedire Local Government Area of Osun State. Although an official confirmation from the presidency was still pending at the time […]
By Damilola Adeleke The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed concerns regarding the delayed payment of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members, stating that the delay was not intentional. This clarification comes after corps members received only ₦33,000 as their February allowance, contrary to the ₦77,000 promised by the federal government. […]
By Damilola Adeleke A lack of employment opportunities is pushing general practitioners (GPs) out of the National Health Service (NHS), with some resorting to working as Uber drivers to make ends meet, experts have revealed. The situation, described as “ridiculous,” has been attributed to chronic underfunding and rising operational costs, making it difficult for GP […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has appointed Professor Lucian Chukwu as the new Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, approved the appointment, which will last for a single five-year term beginning February 28, 2025. Selection Process and Background Before this appointment, Professor Chukwu served […]
By Damilola Adeleke No fewer than 60 people lost their lives in a tragic auto crash at Oko-Olowo, along the Ilorin-Jebba expressway in Kwara State on Friday. The victims were reportedly traveling from the northern part of the country when the fatal accident occurred. Eyewitnesses described the incident as horrific, stating that the crash happened […]
By Damilola Adeleke A lack of employment opportunities is pushing general practitioners (GPs) out of the National Health Service (NHS), with some resorting to working as Uber drivers to make ends meet, experts have revealed. The situation, described as “ridiculous,” has been attributed to chronic underfunding and rising operational costs, making it difficult for GP […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the closure of all schools in the state for five weeks in observance of the 2025 Ramadan fast. According to the approved school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic session, the holiday will run from March 1 to April 5, 2025. Speaking […]
By Damilola Adeleke The family of Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams, Nigeria’s first female newscaster and television broadcaster, has announced her passing at the age of 88. A dedicated member of All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan, she was not only a staunch worshipper but also one of the oldest choristers in the church. A statement signed by […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has directed cement manufacturers to reduce the price of a bag of cement to ₦7,000 with immediate effect. This directive was issued by David Umahi, the Minister of Works, during a meeting with MTN and RCC Company Nig. Ltd at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on February 26, 2025. […]
By Damilola Adeleke Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan 2025 will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon. With this confirmation, more than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide will commence the annual observance of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, follows a […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) must cease disbursing funds to the Rivers State Government until a legally recognized House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, passes a valid Appropriation Act. Delivering the unanimous judgment on […]
By Damilola Adeleke Mrs. Aisha Yesufu, a strong ally of Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has resigned from the Obidient Movement, a source familiar with the development reliably told News Band Newspaper. Yesufu’s resignation from the movement, this medium understands, stems from the controversy surrounding the […]
