Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for a stronger partnership between government and the Church to raise disciplined, cultured and responsible young people capable of providing the leadership needed to drive Nigeria’s future development. Governor Abiodun made the call on Sunday, 9 August, 2026, at the Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service of the Egba Anglican Diocese, held at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Ake, Abeokuta. The Governor said while government has the responsibility to provide infrastructure, quality education and economic opportunities, the Church and other faith-based institutions have a critical role to play in building character, strengthening families and instilling sound…
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The Kano Emirate and Islamic scholars have called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for a peaceful, credible and successful 2027 general election, warning that the country’s stability will depend largely on the ability of citizens and leaders to embrace tolerance, discipline and responsible conduct. The appeal was made at a Qur’anic graduation ceremony marking the completion of the recitation and memorisation of the Holy Qur’an, where traditional and religious leaders used the occasion to call for stronger moral upbringing of Nigerian children ahead of another politically sensitive electoral cycle. Representing the Emir of Kano at the ceremony, the Sadauki of…
The Federal Government has called for stronger partnerships and increased private-sector investment to close Nigeria’s climate adaptation gap, saying government alone cannot deliver the level of resilience required to protect communities, infrastructure and the economy from the growing impacts of climate change. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the call in Abuja at the weekend during a stakeholders’ engagement on the socialisation of Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for development partners and the private sector, with the theme: “Mobilising Partnerships and Investments for Climate-Resilient Development through Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan.” Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr.…
A 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after he allegedly ingested 98 wraps of cocaine and attempted to smuggle them out of Nigeria through the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Cyril was arrested on Sunday, August 2, 2026, during the outward clearance of passengers aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET930, which was scheduled to take him to Italy through Addis Ababa and France. Following his arrest, NDLEA operatives placed him under excretion observation, during which he excreted all 98 wraps containing cocaine with a combined weight of 1.510 kilogrammes.…
By Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent endorsement of Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola, the widow of democracy icon M.K.O. Abiola, by the pan-African think tank, African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC), for consideration as candidate for the revered UN Secretary-General seat has continued to gain momentum. The Consortium, which is dedicated to advancing Africa’s development agenda through research, innovation and strategy, had in its recent nomination letter thrown its weight behind Duke-Abiola, as a prominent African candidate. Duke-Abiola’s endorsement by the APRC, for the UN Secretary-General seat to succeed António Guterres, whose term ends on Dec. 31, 2026…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Kano State Fire Service has rescued 16 people, including three unconscious children, after a residential building collapsed in the Dan Dishe area of Kwanar Yashi, Fagge Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 8 August, 2026 when the building, said to measure about 20 by 30 feet, suddenly caved in. The Service’s spokesperson, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement, disclosing that an emergency call was received at about 4.32am from a staff member, Aminu Sani Warure, who alerted the emergency response unit about the collapse.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, has promised to place youths at the centre of decision-making if elected governor, with emphasis on political inclusion, creative economy, sports development and skills acquisition. Oyebamiji made the promise at an interactive session with youths on Saturday, 8 August, 2026, at Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, organised by the Directorate of Youths, Students and Civil Society of the Osun APC Campaign Council, where students, professionals, artisans and civil society groups engaged him on his plans for the state. He expressed confidence…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Director of Finance, Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has said the tenacity, patience and inclusive leadership of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, have been the beacons upon which the party has strengthened its position as the most populous political party in the country. Kwankwaso made the submission while congratulating Yilwatda on the occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary, marked on Friday, 8 August, 2026. He acknowledged Yilwatda’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his efforts towards advancing…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Fiancé of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, has claimed that the movie star died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, contradicting widespread reports that she succumbed to breast cancer complications. Onadeko made the claim during an interview on Saturday, 8 August, 2026 with Celestial Reality Check, the media investigative unit of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), where he refuted long-held public assumptions regarding the actress’s final hours, including allegations of poisoning, domestic abuse and financial mismanagement. The Shepherd-in-charge of CCC Onibuore Cathedral in Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, revealed that an anonymous caller…
By Babajide Fadoju There is a version of Nigerian federalism that shows up mostly in speeches: state governors thank the president for one thing or another while very little changes on the ground. Then there is the version now visible on the ground in Benue State, where a run of major infrastructure projects is moving forward precisely because federal money and state execution are working the same direction at the same time. Three projects from the governor’s recent media tour make the case better than any communique could. The Lafia Bypass: 500 kilometres of regional ambition The most striking of…