Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Adebayo Apelogun and 13 others as welfare board ad-hoc committee members, to facilitate this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land from the state. According to a statement on Friday, 18 April, 2025, Apelogun is the Amirul Hajj, while Shaekh Ishaq Olorungbebe will serve as the chairman. Sheik Lawal Iskeel (Sugar), Sheikh Shile Rufai, Imam Sabeeq Aladi Ibrahim, Sheik Wasiu Raheem Balogun, Imam Abdul-Lateef Ismail Afolabi, TPL. Ogunfowora Kamoru Olayiwola, Alhaji (Imam) Hassan Tijani, Alhaji…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
At just 24, Aisha Widad Yahaya made history by becoming the first student in 35 years to graduate with First Class honours from the Faculty of Law at Bayero University Kano (BUK). A mother, wife, and the 18th child among 25 siblings, Aisha’s extraordinary achievement is rooted in resilience, family support, and unwavering focus. Born in Ungoggo LGA of Kano State on July 3, 2001, Aisha’s academic journey began at Al-Azhar Primary School and later continued at Musa Ilyasu College. Influenced by her late father, Professor Dahiru Yahaya—a respected historian—she chose to pursue law over sciences, a decision that would…
The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, following allegations of sexual harassment made against him by a senior university official, Engr. Folasade Adebayo. The suspension was confirmed in a statement on Monday, 14 April, 2025, by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Mufutau A. Ibrahim. It read in part: “The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) at its 7th Emergency Meeting held online on Monday, 14th April 2025, considered the request of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, to proceed on his accumulated Annual and…
Christians have been admonished to always show love to their neighbors, and avoid every inclination to judge others based on religion or region. First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said this while hosting the Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria, (YOWICAN) to Easter Brunch at the Villa. Senator Tinubu stated that she is encouraged by their visit and show of love. The First Lady also pointed out that it takes sacrificial love and compassion to change the world. She called on youth to be at the forefront of promoting gender equity, pointing out that there is room for…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on his prestigious win as the Spokesperson in the Oil and Gas Sector Award for 2025.The award was given to him on Thursday, April 17 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).In a release on Sunday, April 20, GOCOP President, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, commended Mr. Soneye’s exceptional achievement, describing it as a testament to his professionalism and dedication to impactful communication.The release signed by Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, Publicity Secretary of GOCOP…
Today, with a heavy heart, I join the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions. His passing, coming just after the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, is a sacred return to his Maker at a time of renewed hope for Christians. His Holiness served the Church and the Master of the Church until the end. In 2013, he stepped onto the global stage with a message of mercy, urging us to see the face of Christ in the marginalised, the refugees,…
Mrs. Shimite Bello Love (née Nwakalo), Special Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export, has died under suspicious circumstances. Her sudden death on Easter Sunday, 20 April, 2025, has stirred a cloud of suspicion, controversy, and growing calls for justice, following the arrest of her husband, Pastor David Favour Love, in connection with the incident. Popularly known as “Madam Sabificate,” Shimite reportedly died from suspected poisoning. She was said to have been rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital in Asaba after allegedly foaming at the mouth. She was declared dead on arrival. Her husband is alleged to…
By: Dr. James Bwala The political landscape in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections suggests an imminent collapse of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) may emerge as the primary opposition, but it will ultimately lose to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by a wider margin. The PDP’s internal divisions and resistance to coalition-building, particularly its governors’ rejection of alliances with LP and SDP, significantly weaken its viability as a competitive force. This fragmentation undermines any effective challenge against APC’s entrenched dominance. Despite attempts by figures like former Vice President…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has described as untrue the reported incident of bomb explosion at the Maiduguri Custodial Centre. The Public Relations Officer of NCoS, Umar Abubakar, a Deputy Controller of Corrections, in a statement on Monday said the attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to an online report of a purported bomb explosion in Maiduguri Custodial Centre. The report is not true and misleading as the situation at the custodial centre is calm and stable. He added that: “The inmates are continuing their treatment regime of rehabilitation programmes without disruption. No security breach at any…
A popular cleric, Bishop Irabor Wisdom Robinson says that, on the basis of what his colleague in ministry, Dr Chris Okafor has done to impact lives and expand the kingdom of God here on earth, a special day known as the “World Dr Chris Okafor Day” be dedicated to celebrate him, especially on occasions when he marks his birthdays. The month of April every year is usually a busy one for light-skinned celebrity cleric, Chris Okafor, founder and senior pastor of Lagos-based Grace Nation Church International as family, friends and well-wishers all over the world roll out the red carpet…