Month: January 2025
President Tinubu Appoints Abba Abubakar Aliyu as Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), effective January 23, 2025. Aliyu has been serving as the acting Managing Director of the REA since March 2024. Prior to this role, he was the Head of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) at the…
Gani Adams Criticizes Sultan’s Support for Sharia Courts in South-West
The endorsement of Sharia courts in the South-West by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has sparked strong opposition from Yoruba leaders, particularly Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. Adams warned that introducing Sharia courts in the region could destabilize…
EFCC Acknowledges Auction Irregularities, Pledges to Address Complaints
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has acknowledged technical issues during its recent online auction of forfeited vehicles and has committed to reviewing public complaints to ensure transparency and fairness in the process. Participants reported several challenges, including difficulties accessing auctioneers’ websites, being locked out after submitting bids, and concerns over unusually high bid…
Labour Union Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Plans Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently opposed the recent approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to increase telecommunications tariffs by 50%, the first such hike in over a decade. The union has branded this move as “insensitive” and “unjustifiable” in light of the ongoing economic difficulties that Nigerians are enduring. In response, the…
NNPC Begins Construction of Five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially launched the construction of five mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on January 30, 2025, signals the government’s commitment to expanding domestic gas utilization and positioning Nigeria as a…
Lagos 2027: League of Concerned Lagosians Endorses Dr. Tunji Alausa for Governorship
A key political advocacy group in Lagos, the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL), has thrown its weight behind Dr. Tunji Alausa, the current Minister of Education, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement titled “Alausa: Save Lagos Now,” the group emphasized Dr. Alausa’s…
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Road Infrastructure: Progress, Expansion Plans, and Commitment to Development
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration has remained steadfast in its commitment to road infrastructure development across Ogun State, prioritizing connectivity, economic growth, and overall quality of life. Since assuming office, his government has constructed over 600 kilometers of roads, including 243.3 kilometers in the Ogun East Senatorial District alone. While significant progress has been made, the…
Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to Alhaji Lukman Oyewole Lawal and Alhaja Aminat Ayobola-Kaka-Lawal on Their Prestigious Conferment by Hibbatullah-al-Islamiyyat Society of Nigeria
Dear Alhaji (Hon) Lukman Oyewole Lawal (Apase Addinni) and Alhaja Aminat Ayobola-Kaka-Lawal (Aleweje Adinni), It is with immense joy and pride that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you both on your well-deserved conferment of titles by the Hibbatullah-al-Islamiyyat Society of Nigeria. Alhaji Lukman, your recognition as Apase Addinni, and Alhaja Aminat, your honor as…
Ijebu Ife Honors the Life of Alhaji (Otunba) Abdulganiu Yinka Owode on Second Remembrance Anniversary
Ijebu Ife, Ogun State – On January 11, 2025, the ancient city of Ijebu Ife hosted a grand memorial service in honor of Alhaji (Otunba) Abdulganiu Yinka Owode, the Akinrogun of Ijebu Ife, marking the second anniversary of his passing. The event, a celebration of a life well-lived, brought together dignitaries from across the globe…
TRIBUTE TO OUR GREATEST LEADEROur EXCEPTIONAL SPECIAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR of Nigerian Youths with Love, Meek of Humility and Tremendous Integrity
It’s my privilege of celebrating someone who epitomizes leadership …someone whose life reflects a heart of service and commitment to faith, family, friends, and certainly those who wear Nigeria Colours Green White Green ALHAJI HON MUHAMMAD-LUKMAN OYEWOLE LAWAL is a widely recognized expert in Finance, Strategy & Kindhearted Individual, Icon of Hope, Seasoned Politician and…