The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Command, has seized petroleum products and other contraband valued at N98 million along border areas in Adamawa State. The Comptroller General, represented by the Area Controller, Ma Tako, disclosed this yesterday during a press briefing on the command’s anti-smuggling operations at the Customs House in Yola. Tako said the seizures, made within six…
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 2.5-kilometre road linking three communities in Enugu State, in a move aimed at boosting rural connectivity and economic activities. The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, Peter Ogbonna Eze, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists at the commission headquarters on…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The ancient town of Ede stood still as family, friends, and distinguished Nigerians gathered for the final burial ceremony of Chief Jonathan Adebunmi Adeleke, an eminent scholar, administrator, and revered community leader. The ceremony celebrated the life of a man whose legacy as the former Principal of Baptist High School, Abepe, Ede,…
The Federal Government has awarded a N3.8bn contract to construct a 2MW solar mini-grid to generate electricity at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Affairs of the university, Abdullahi Abdullahi, a copy of which was made available…
As Christians across Nigeria mark the Easter celebration, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called for deep reflection on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and redemption, urging citizens to draw strength from the message of Christ’s resurrection to confront the nation’s challenges. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman Mr…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province and the Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese,His Grace ( Dr) Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ after death symbolizes victory over death, sins , world and escape from damnation The Easter Message is contained in the press release issued and signed…
By Michael Adeyemo The Pastor in charge of New Haven Baptist Church, Orelere Street, GRA Ikolaba, Ibadan, Rev. John Adeyemo, has encouraged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and continue to trust in God despite prevailing challenges. Rev. Adeyemo gave the charge during his Easter Sunday sermon titled “The Tomb is Empty,” where he…
By Adebayo Yusuf The newly retired primary school teachers and local government staff have been urged to prioritise their health through regular exercise and healthy diet. This was the charge by Two Health Experts, Dr. Ayodele Busari and Dr. Tunde Aremu at the Local Government Staff Pension Board’s payroll of new retirees, held at local government…
The International Olympic Committee has announced a new policy limiting eligibility for the female category at Olympic events to biological females, with the rule to take effect from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The decision followed approval by the IOC Executive Board, which said the policy on the protection of the female category would…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced 10,000 naira monthly transportation support fund for the state workers, including local government employees. Governor Makinde who made the declaration at an event held at Fashola Agribusiness Hub, Oyo, said the intervention will run for an initial period of three months. He expressed optimism that…