The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has officially appointed Bilaal Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land, marking a significant moment for the ancient town’s Muslim community and religious leadership. The appointment follows a careful selection and screening process to fill the revered position left vacant after the passing of the former Chief Imam, Mashood Ajokidero III, who died in early 2023. The announcement was made […]
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi has reached a new milestone as her hit single “Duduke” earned a gold certification in New Zealand after selling 15,000 units. Originally released in 2022, Duduke quickly became a global sensation, admired for its soft melody, emotional depth, and relatable lyrics celebrating love and motherhood. The music video, which famously featured Simi cradling her baby bump, captured the hearts of fans around the world as […]
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, on Tuesday paid an operational familiarization visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Navy’s newly established Special Operations Command (SOC), situated along the River Benue in North Bank, Makurdi, Benue State. The visit, his first since assuming office, was aimed at assessing ongoing construction work and reviewing operational readiness at the command, which forms part of the Navy’s strategic expansion […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 36 victims of human trafficking and child labour at the Seme Border within the past month, as part of ongoing operations to combat irregular migration. Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, disclosed this on Tuesday at the NIS headquarters in Abuja during a one-day Stakeholders Sensitization Seminar on Evolving Patterns of Smuggling of Migrants: Towards a Coordinated National Response. She expressed concern […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the process of reviewing three major regulatory instruments — the Licensing Regulations, Enforcement Processes, and the Internet Code of Practice — to align with current developments in the communications industry. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholders Management, Barrister Rimini Makama, announced the move on Tuesday. He explained that the review […]
Senate Confirms Agbaje Opeyemi Olukayode as New PENCOM Chairman The Senate has confirmed Agbaje Opeyemi Olukayode (South West) as the new Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Alongside Olukayode, four other nominees were also confirmed as National Commissioners of the agency. They include: Hon. Hafiz Muhammad Kawu Ibrahim, OON – Commissioner, Technical (South West) Samuel Chigizie Uwandu, CPA – Commissioner, Inspectorate […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that only about 40 percent of registered Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) will be accommodated for the 2025 Batch C orientation exercise. In a statement released on its official X handle on Tuesday, the scheme explained that the limitation was due to capacity constraints in orientation camps across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the NYSC management, call-up […]
President Bola Tinubu’s delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has begun consultations with the United Kingdom authorities over the continued imprisonment of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. The discussions focus on the possibility of transferring Ekweremadu to Nigeria to serve the remainder of his jail term. Upon arrival in London, the Nigerian delegation met with UK Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Justice and is expected to […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced plans to begin full enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles smaller than 200ml by December 2025. Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, stressing that there will be no further extension of the deadline. According to Adeyeye, the […]
