Public affairs commentator, Omoyele Olabode, has felicitated Nigerians as the month of September begins, urging citizens to embrace renewed hope, unity and productivity. In a statement on Tuesday, Olabode also commended the Nigeria Police Force for the successful rescue of the remaining National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted on the Kogi highway.Continue reading "September: Olabode wishes Nigerians well, salutes Police over rescue of abducted NYSC members in Kogi"
Sen. Faduyile wishes Nigerians renewed strength in September
Distinguished Senator (Prof.) Dayo Faduyile, OON has charged Nigerians to begin the 'Ember' months with the attitude of gratitude to God for protection, provision and direction. He noted that "For us to be alive, it could have only been by God's grace that we have been able to come this far," while praying God toContinue reading "Sen. Faduyile wishes Nigerians renewed strength in September"
Tinubu welcomes growth in GDP, assures stronger macroeconomic performance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday welcomed the encouraging news from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) which shows that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2026 grew by 4.43 per cent, up from 4.23 per cent in the second quarter of 2025. This is contained in a statement signed and issuedContinue reading "Tinubu welcomes growth in GDP, assures stronger macroeconomic performance"
Dangote refinery increases petrol prices 3 times in 8 days
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by N65 per litre, barely three days after its last increase. The latest adjustment, which takes the refinery’s gantry price from N1,200 to N1,265 per litre, takes effect on Saturday. It is the third price increase byContinue reading "Dangote refinery increases petrol prices 3 times in 8 days"
2027 Elections: DSS suspends Sowore’s alleged cybercrime case
The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to suspend the alleged cyberbullying case instituted against the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The development followed a meeting between the Director-General of the DSS, Tosin Ajayi, the seniorContinue reading "2027 Elections: DSS suspends Sowore’s alleged cybercrime case"
Gunmen abduct NYSC members in Kogi as Police rescue 11
Several members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were abducted on Wednesday along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, with the police confirming the rescue of 11 victims. The corps members were reportedly travelling from the NYSC orientation camp in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State whenContinue reading "Gunmen abduct NYSC members in Kogi as Police rescue 11"
Tinubu approves comprehensive forensic audit of IPPIS, Federal agencies, ministries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Friday in Abuja.Continue reading "Tinubu approves comprehensive forensic audit of IPPIS, Federal agencies, ministries"
Olabode condemns abduction of NYSC members in Kogi, hails rescue of 11
A Public Affairs Analyst, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has condemned the abduction of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members returning from Bayelsa State to Abuja after they were attacked along Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State highway, with 11 of them rescued. Olabode described the attack as a "shameful assault on Nigeria’s future" and calledContinue reading "Olabode condemns abduction of NYSC members in Kogi, hails rescue of 11"
World’s youngest monarch, dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world’s youngest reigning traditional ruler after ascending the throne at just three years old, has died in Uganda aged 34. The monarch of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda died on Thursday. The kingdom’s Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who announced his death onContinue reading "World’s youngest monarch, dies at 34"
Jimoh Ibrahim is a shiny light of the 10th Senate – Sen. Tambuwal
By Steve Ovirih Former Speaker House of Representatives, two term Governor of Sokoto State and incumbent Senator, Sokoto South Senatorial District, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described Ondo South Senator and Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, as a shiny light of the 10th Senate, describing him as a very knowledgeable person with aContinue reading "Jimoh Ibrahim is a shiny light of the 10th Senate – Sen. Tambuwal"