In a statement released by its spokesman, Jare Ajayi, Afenifere has urged the Federal Government to deploy modern technology to tackle the growing menace of kidnapping and banditry. Ajayi emphasized the urgent need for action, citing recent incidents as evidence of the escalating crisis. “The fact that kidnapping and related banditry have resurfaced in recent…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has cautioned that even with his years of ministry and anointing, he remains vigilant against sexual immorality. Speaking at the recently concluded Ministers & Workers Conference of RCCG America 1, Adeboye emphasized that no amount of anointing can protect against such temptations….
In a series of posts on his verified X handle, Ovation magazine publisher Dele Momodu has expressed surprise over Afrobeat singer Davido’s recent court filing seeking joint custody of his daughter with Sophia Momodu. Momodu shared that his previous discussions with Davido focused on the singer’s upcoming wedding and reconnecting with his daughter, not custody…
Abdul Muhammed, along with other counsel representing the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has withdrawn their legal services in the ongoing emirship dispute before the Kano State High Court. The case, brought by the Attorney General of Kano State, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, and the Kano State House…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has called on the Nigerian government to address growing concerns about interest rates and reverse key monetary policies. In a statement posted on his X handle, Obi highlighted the detrimental impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) interest rate hikes on…
Nigeria has secured the bid to host the headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a significant achievement for the country’s energy sector. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, following a virtual meeting of the council of ministers of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and NIPCO Gas Limited have inaugurated twelve Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s drive towards cleaner and more affordable energy. The stations were commissioned by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, in…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the February 2024 election that produced Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Edo State. The court’s decision was based on the unlawful exclusion of 378 delegates who were supposed to participate in the primary election. Despite the…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed deep concern over the detrimental effects of internet crimes, commonly known as “yahoo yahoo,” on Nigeria. Speaking at the Global Peace Movement International awards, where he was honored as Man of the Year, Olukoyede highlighted the severe economic repercussions of cyber…
