The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the Founder of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry and Ori Oke-Ogo, Asejire, Ibadan, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, popularly known as Baba Authority, on the occasion of the Church’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Delivering the Governor’s goodwill message at the event, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, who represented Governor Aiyedatiwa, described Prophet Ojo as “a vessel of divine purpose whose unwavering faith and prophetic ministry have inspired millions and strengthened the spiritual fabric of the nation.” Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that Prophet Ojo’s consistency in spreading the…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Nigeria and Qatar have strengthened partnership in the area of combating illicit drug trafficking with the symbolic exchange of instruments of ratification between the two countries. The exchange was made by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) and the Qatar Ambassador Ali Bin Ghanem Al- Hajri. The exchange followed the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between President Bola Tinubu and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on 3rd March 2024 in Doha, on cooperation on combating illicit trade in narcotic…
Nigeria has expressed concern over the failing health of one of its national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, currently facing trial in neighbouring, Republic of Benin. Egbaji, a businessman and cleric from Cross River State, has for about two years been detained in a hospital in Cotonou, the Beninese capital under dehumanising conditions while his health is said to deteriorating. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday called on the Benin authorities to release the Nigerian national so that he could have better medical care and also serve out his sentence in Nigeria. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,…
Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Government supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has inaugurated a 37- member Disability Inclusion Technical Working Group (DITWG) towards promoting disability inclusion, first of its kind in Northern Nigeria. The initiative which aims to promote equity, inclusion, and human rights for persons with disabilities, is the first of its kind in Northern Nigeria, making Bauchi a pioneer in disability inclusion efforts. In a keynote address delivered during the inauguration ceremony held on Monday, UNFPA Resident Representative in Nigeria, Muriel Mafiko, “It is a great honour to deliver these remarks on behalf of…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi As part of efforts at ensuring that newborn babies receive optimal motherly care, the Bauchi State Government has approved the implementation of six months of maternity leave for breastfeeding mothers. The approval was granted by the State Executive Council (SEC) during its extraordinary meeting held on Tuesday, 7 October, 2025, at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Bauchi. The new six-month maternity leave applies to all nursing mothers across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) under the State Civil Service. The government further approved the establishment of crèche centres in all government offices to enable nursing…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The Federal Government has handed over reproductive health equipment and commodities to the Gombe State Government with the aim of enhancing healthcare delivery across Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the state. Speaking at the handover ceremony over the weekend in Gombe, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, explained that the intervention was designed to complement the efforts of the Gombe State Government in strengthening primary healthcare delivery. “You have done a lot to expand access to primary healthcare, but as part of the sector-wide approach, the Federal Government is also…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The Gombe State Government has launched the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Scheme, SEMSAS, to provide residents with 48 hours of free medical treatment for all emergency cases. The scheme, officially inaugurated on Monday, 6 October, 2025, in Gombe by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, is designed to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery and ensure that no resident is denied urgent medical attention due to financial constraints. Dr. Dahiru explained that Gombe SEMSAS was detached in 2024 under the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Scheme, NEMSAS, and has since recorded progress in…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has raised concerns over attempts by certain individuals to sabotage the forthcoming Bauchi International Investment Summit scheduled for 8th and 9th October 2025, describing them as enemies of progress who are bent on disrupting the peace and development of the state. The Governor gave the warning while presiding over the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Monday, 6 October, 2025, at the Government House, Bauchi, stressing that the government will not tolerate any act capable of undermining the peaceful conduct and success of the high-profile investment gathering. He described…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State President of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Hajia Hadiza Muhammed Kola was on Tuesday, 7 October, 2025 conferred with a traditional title of “Gimbiya Kola” which means the Princess of Kola District by the District Head of Kola, Alhaji Aliyu Bello Kola. Presenting the appointment letter to her before mammoth crowd, the monarch said that his decision to confer the prestigious traditional title on her was as result of her hard work and huge contributions to the success of Kola village in all spheres of human endeavors. According to him, the…
By Pastor Stanley Ajileye In the world of Nigerian politics, where allegiances are as fleeting as the wind, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as a party of strange bedfellows. The marriage of convenience between politicians from different hues of the political spectrum has raised eyebrows, with many wondering if this unlikely alliance will hold or implode before the next election cycle. At first glance, the ADC’s formation seemed like a breath of fresh air, a potential powerhouse of opposition that could challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, a closer look reveals a party driven by personal…