It was a day of celebration and reflection as Al-Manal College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Shasha, Akowonjo, Lagos, held its convocation and graduation ceremony for students of Arabic and Islamic studies as well as vocational training programmes. The colorful event, which took place on Saturday, 11 October, 2025, at the Paraclete Events & Suites, Shasha, Lagos, attracted dignitaries, parents, scholars, and community leaders from across Lagos and beyond. A total of 45 students graduated from the college’s Arabic and Islamic Studies programmes, comprising the Ibtidaiyah (Primary) and Idaadiyah (Junior Secondary) classes. Others were honoured for completing various skills acquisition…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The attention of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to the latest outburst from Mr. Peter Obi, who claimed that “nobody can capture the South-East with defections.” As usual, Obi’s statement is long on drama but short on logic- a desperate attempt to stay politically relevant in a fast-evolving Nigeria that has moved on from empty populism. It is rather amusing that the same Peter Obi – the undisputed master defector in Nigerian politics – now pretends to have a moral right to lecture anyone about political loyalty. This is the man who…
The 2nd Aba Reunion Global Convention has been fixed to hold in Atlanta, Georgia , United States of America, from September 11 to 13, 2026. A Convention Planning Committee has been put in place, and is made up of Board of Trustees members and some select group members in the United States, United Kingdom, and Nigeria. Chief Chuck Enyinna, a Dallas-based businessman and President of the Aba Reunion, told the media in an online conference that the Convention would hold at the Jazzy J Banquet Center in College Park, Georgia. “The Banquet Centre is located at 5134 Old National Highway, Suite…
The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, backed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has released cheques worth N1.5 billion to 1,500 people to boost businesses in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the flag off of an Investments Partnership Scheme in Port Harcourt, the Chairman of NDCCITMA, Ambassador Idaere Gogo-Ogan, said the fund represents the first phase of disbursement to empower beneficiaries in the region. He noted that the nano group of beneficiaries, the poorest of the poor, would receive 200,000 naira each, while the micro, small-scale and medium-scale categories of the scheme would receive…
In a significant milestone, Consumerhalla TV, Nigeria’s Premier consumer advocacy television station, has been launched in Lagos with a commitment to promoting consumer empowerment in Nigeria. At the formal launch over the weekend, the Chief Executive Officer of Brand Intelligence, owner of Consumerhalla TV, a consumer-centered digital television platform, Tunde Olufowora, said that the new station will give a voice to over 200 million Nigerian consumers through insightful programming that focuses on consumer rights protection, product reviews, market trends, scam alerts, and expert advice, among others. All these are meant to empower consumers in making decisions and in the enforcement…
I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know the man’s mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause, he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say to you that he is on the right track. For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe. The painful reforms we face today are the very foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity. We are…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that robust and positive collaborations and partnerships are viable sources of hope to families across Nigeria. She spoke at the 12th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Committee Meeting held in Banjul, Gambia. The First Lady who reiterated some of the achievements of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI which she said continues to give hope to families across Nigeria, focusing on education, health , economic empowerment , social investment and agriculture. “These programmes are to compliment the efforts of the administration of my husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was agog on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025 as dignitaries across the country converged on St James Anglican Church to commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, mother of the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Among the attendees were: Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, RT Hon Tajudeen Abbas; the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Senator Adams Oshiomhole; the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Oyo State counterpart, Mr. Seyi Makinde; Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; Governor Biodun Oyebanji…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi Command, Bello .M. Sani, has lauded the retiring Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Ishaq Ismail, for his dedication, professionalism, and service to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Sani gave the commendation on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025, in Birnin Kebbi, during a send-forth ceremony held in honour of Ismail, who is retiring after attaining the mandatory 60 years of age and 31 years of active service. Sani described Ismail as an officer of uncommon integrity and professionalism whose leadership left an indelible mark…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Concerned Zaar Patriots (CZP) has criticised Professor Salisu Shehu over his recent alleged inflammatory remarks against the actualization of the proposed Sayawa chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi state. According to a press release signed by Honourable Ishaya Dangana and made available to Journalists on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, the Concerned Zaar Patriots condemned a recent statement credited to Professor Salisu who they described as a “self-styled Walin Tafawa Balewa” concerning the report of the Committee on the Creation of New Emirates, Chiefdoms and Districts in the State. The press release read…