Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, 16 June, 2025, restated the administration’s commitment to strengthening health systems through investments in health promotion, prevention care and community engagement. He said the government has greatly invested in the renovation and equipping of many primary and secondary healthcare facilities in the state and will do more. The Governor spoke in Ilorin at the opening ceremony of the 27th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Association of Health Educators (NAHE), with the theme: ‘Dimensions and Adaptation to Health and Illness Behaviours; Repositioning Health Education in Nigeria Healthcare System’. “Our administration is working round the…
Author: Adetutu Audu
Benue state continues to sink deeper into trouble and by the look of things, it seems the state Governor, Reverend Alia has no answer for the continued insecurity in the state. Gradually, as Benue sinks deeper into insecurity it is checking all boxes for the declaration of a State of Emergency Rule as armed militia and herdsmen move towards taking over the state capital. In past 3 months over 1,500 people have being killed and uncountable number displaced.The State Government seems totally unprepared to arrest the situation. On the night of Friday, 13 June, 2025, armed militia men attacked Yelewata,…
I am extremely proud and happy to join the Nigerian Guild of Editors ,NGE and other groups to sing a birthday song and extend best wishes to our father, leader, Columnist, Media entrepreneur and a complete gentleman man, Pa Prince Samson Oruru Amuka Pemu, (Sam Amuka Pemu)- As a Columnist, Papa pen’s name was “Sad Sam”. He is not a sad man in all respects but he is sad about the trajectory of our society, then and obviously now. I had the opportunity of reading through his columns in the Daily Times and Punch newspapers as a student and aspiring…
Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Porsha Williams has scored a major win in her divorce battle with Nigerian-born entrepreneur Simon Guobadia. The hearing had been postponed several times, partly due to Guobadia, 61, being taken into custody by ICE. As Us first reported, Guobadia was released from custody last week and deported back to Nigeria. Williams, 43, files for divorce in February 2024, following 15 months of marriage. In her petition, she asked for support and for the division of property to be determined by the prenup. On June 11, 2025, both parties appeared virtually via Zoom for a nearly…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has formally petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn the controversial forfeiture of a massive estate in Lokogoma, Abuja, comprising 753 housing units, which was ordered forfeited to the Federal Government in December 2024. The forfeiture, obtained through an ex parte motion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been touted as the agency’s largest single asset recovery in history. However, what lies beneath this seeming success is a troubling tale of concealment, procedural irregularities, and apparent disregard for due process, a tale that now threatens the…
Renowned Ibadan businessman, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi, fondly known as Alapa Faari, has passed on. He breathed his last early Tuesday, 10 June, 2025, following a brief illness, at the age of 89. He founded Lamidi Ajadi & Sons Nigeria Limited. He is survived by a loving family, who described him as a pillar of strength, discipline, and inspiration. May the soul of Alhaji Lamidi Adebisi Kosemani Ajadi rest in perfect peace.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ifo Police Division, SP Kamorudeen Olabisi said that a number of arrests have been made following the killing of a trader, Mrs. Blessing Eze, at Ifo Market on Friday, 6 June, 2025. The DPO spoke at a peace meeting called by the Chairman of Ifo Local Government, Hon. Idris Olalekan Kusimo, to douse the tension caused by the death of the woman. SP Olabisi noted that the touts involved in the incident have been arrested, charged to court, and remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Facility. He urged traders to report all forms of extortion, harassment,…
The Ministry of Regional Development has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for its inclusive budgeting process, which actively engages stakeholders in the development of the Niger Delta region. Delivering the keynote address at the NDDC 2025 Budget Conference and Partners for Sustainable Development, PSD, Forum held in Port Harcourt, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development, Dr Mary Ogbe, praised the Commission for aligning its budgeting process with the provisions of extant laws. Commending the NDDC for convening key stakeholders to collaborate on the 2025 budget, she stated, “This conference reflects a collective commitment to the…
At the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria has made a strong call for the prompt ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and a significant increase in funding for blue economy initiatives to ensure the protection and sustainable use of the world’s oceans. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, emphasised that urgent and collective global action is needed to secure the health of the oceans for future generations. The conference, which has drawn participation from over…
President Bola Tinubu’s ally turned critics Jesutega Onokpasa, is dead. He reportedly died at the age of 49. The lawyer and prominent All Progressives Congress chieftain died on Monday, 9 June, 2025, a pro-APC crusader, Okezie Atani, said on his X account on Tuesday, 10 June, 2025. Atani said the prominent political commentator was survived by his wife and children. He wrote: “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.” A Facebook page, titled: “Renewed Hope United Kingdom,” also wrote a tribute, entitled: “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy,” to announce the…