The Chief Imam of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas, Alhaji Ahmad Oladoke Aladesawe, has passed away at the age of 91. Naija News reports that his death was announced on Tuesday by a Muslim leader in Owo, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ishola, who said the cleric died on Monday evening at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. Ishola described the late Imam as a respected Islamic scholar and community leader who dedicated his life to the growth of Islam in Nigeria. He disclosed that the late scholar would be laid to rest in Owo,…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five executive directors to the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen. The new appointees are Biliquis Sanni (Administration & Human Resources), Aisha Ibrahim (Commercial and Industrial Development), James Uloko (Corporate Services), Muhammad Bashar (Finance), and Atika Ajanah (Projects). “The directors will assist the commission in actualising its statutory mandate,” the statement read. Tinubu tasked the directors to work closely with the…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has never donated more than ₦50 million. He argued that Obi’s interests do not align with the interests of the people. Speaking in a podcast with Nedu WAZOBIA, Bwala recalled how Obi left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite saying his family would die if he dumped the former. The presidential aide argued that most politicians in Nigeria have changed parties at least three times. Bwala said, “99.9 percent of the political actors in…
UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has given an update on his health following surgery for cancer. Naija News reports that the founder of SPAC Nation church had earlier revealed his health struggle to the public. In a video on Instagram, he explained that he has completed his surgery and is now preparing for chemotherapy, which is the next stage of his treatment. Adegboyega said the diagnosis was difficult to accept, but he chose to face it with courage rather than denial. He said that while many people in Nigeria might reject such news, he chose to confront the situation directly.…
Afrobeats star Davido has revealed why he avoids blocking trolls on social media despite their constant negative comments. Naija News reports that taking to his 𝕏 handle, the father of five explained that he prefers to let critics keep seeing his achievements rather than shutting them out. According to him, blocking them would deprive them of the chance to witness his progress, which he wants them to watch closely. Davido, however, added that while he tolerates people monitoring his moves, he will not hesitate to rain curses on anyone who takes their attacks too far. He wrote: “Me I no…
A former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, has opposed the creation of state police, warning that state governors have not demonstrated the competence to handle such responsibility. Omehia, a legal luminary, said in Abuja on Tuesday that the idea would only give governors more power to target political opponents, particularly during elections. According to him, many governors “don’t have open minds for the general good of the people” and would readily use force to pursue personal interests. “I do not subscribe to state police because it would be easily abused by the state governors, who would use them…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has boasted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition would be decimated before the 2027 election. He accused members of the party of being disorganised, maintaining that they keep moving from one party to another. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Galadima recalled warning the coalition that defeating President Bola Tinubu will not be easy. Galadima said, “I warned those trying to form coalition now and they didn’t listen. “They think it will be easy to defeat APC under this president? See how they are running…
Nigeria’s airline carrier, Air Peace, on Tuesday announced that heavy rainfall in Lagos had caused delays to some of its scheduled flights across the country. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, the airline urged passengers to remain patient while it worked to manage the disruptions. The statement read, “We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed. “While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as…
Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed eight Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during an encounter in Borno State. According to military sources quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria, the gun battle occurred early Monday near Garin Giwa, along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR), as the insurgents attempted to disrupt military operations. The source said the terrorists met stiff resistance from the troops, leading to the death of two Munzirs and one Qaid among the fighters. “The identified fighters include Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, another…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly invited Governor Siminalayi Fubara to join its fold ahead of his planned reinstatement ceremony. Naija News reports that the call was made by the reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday. “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress. I think the governor should join the APC, and we would gladly receive the governor into our party,” Nwauju said. When asked if Fubara…
