The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. The directive, announced on Friday, applies specifically to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly approved and registered by the President, in line with constitutional provisions. According to the Minister, the decision is rooted in Section 29 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which outlines the legal framework for renouncing Nigerian citizenship. The law stipulates that any citizen of full age may declare…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area Hon. Dr. Seyi Jakande has led an inspection visit to key project sites within the council area to assess the progress and functionality of ongoing and completed initiatives. The inspection commenced at Ojuwoye Public Primary School, Danmegoro, where the Chairman and his team evaluated the ongoing construction of the Skills Acquisition Centre. The visit provided an opportunity to review the level of work completed and ensure that the project aligns with the administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and capacity development. The team also visited the ICT Workstation and E-Library, Danmegoro Centre, where…
In the latest review of the most performing local government and LCDA chairmen in Lagos State, *Hon. Sheyi Jakande*, Executive Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA, has been rated number one for outstanding performance across all sectors. The assessment, which considered impact, project delivery, and grassroots engagement, placed Hon. Seyi Jakande at the top for his consistent and visible development strides in Odiolowo-Ojuwoye. Key Areas of Performance: Roads & Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of critical inner roads and drainage systems, reducing flooding and improving access. Education: Renovation of public schools, distribution of learning materials, and youth ICT/vocational training programmes. Healthcare: Upgrade of Primary Health…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has emphasized the urgent need to deepen rail-port connectivity in order to enhance efficiency in Nigeria’s freight and logistics ecosystem. Speaking at the Quarterly Stakeholders Engagement of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), where he delivered one of the two keynote addresses, the NRC Boss said the maritime sector reforms and the deep sea ports without an efficient rail linkage would continue to yield marginal returns. Addressing industry stakeholders, Dr. Opeifa acknowledged the strong collaboration between the NRC and port authorities, nonetheless acknowledged that significant progress has been made in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, 10 April, 2026, asked the ministers of budget and finance, along with the head of the Federal Service, to look into how the administration can mitigate the biting effects on Nigerians of the US-Israeli war on Iran. He gave the directive at a civic reception in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, after commissioning some projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Douye Diri. The Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, an indigene of Bayelsa, attended the event. Four governors, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Umoh Eno of…
Concerned Stakeholders in Apapa Local Government have rejected the choice of Miss Toluwalope Elizabeth Ayo Vaughan for Apapa State Constituency I seat in the state House of Assembly, reports thegazellenews.com In a press statement signed by the group’s Coordinator, Chukwu Ukachukwu, and Publicity Secretary, Silifat Adeleke, the stakeholders alleged that Ayo Vaughan was a prominent figure in the #endSARS protest which led to huge loss of lives and properties not only in Apapa Local Government but also in the entire state. They also alleged that apart from being an #endSARS protest coordinator, Vaughan was until recently an Obidient Movement mobilizer and…
As part of its commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing convenient travel options, Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced new flight operations covering major cities across Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday, 11 April, 2026, by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to the statement, Gateway Air will commence scheduled flight operations on the following routes beginning Monday, 13 April 2026: Iperu to Abuja; Abuja to Port Harcourt; Abuja to Calabar; Abuja to Jos; and Iperu to Kano The airline noted that the one-way flights will…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his administration will return missionary schools in the state to their original owners as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships in the education sector. The Governor made this known on Friday, 10 April, 2026, while receiving the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Michael Francis Crotty, who paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, alongside the Catholic Bishop of Ijebu-Ode, Francis Obafemi Adesina, the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta, Peter Odetoyinbo, and other church officials. Abiodun acknowledged the longstanding contributions of religious bodies to the education and health sectors, stressing…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Ghana-based popular cleric, Rev. Michael Kofi Appiah, has reportedly died under controversial circumstances after being found unresponsive in a guest house in Takoradi, where he had checked in with a woman identified as Mrs. Linda Mensah. The incident, which occurred last week at about 10 p.m., involved the Founder and Leader of Light of Faith Ministry, who was said to have gone to the facility for a private meeting with the woman. According to accounts, the situation took a tragic turn during their stay when the cleric suddenly became unresponsive. Sources indicated that Mrs. Mensah,…
Rwanda has issued a powerful warning to the world as it marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, cautioning that the dangerous ideologies that fueled the mass killings have not disappeared—but are mutating in more sophisticated and far-reaching ways. Speaking at a solemn commemoration in Abuja, the Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Moses Rugema, urged the global community to move beyond ceremonial remembrance and confront the persistent and evolving threat of genocide ideology, particularly in an era shaped by digital influence and artificial intelligence. The event, held under the theme “Remember. Unite. Renew.”, marked Kwibuka 32,…