Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has died at the age of 80. His family confirmed his passing on Monday, stating he died on 6 October 2025. Describing his death as a “glorious transition” from a life of devoted service to eternal rest, the family honoured Ukpai’s six decades of ministry marked by evangelism, dynamic teaching, and prophetic demonstrations of God’s power. Widely recognised as a spiritual general and founding father of faith, Ukpai’s work impacted millions in Nigeria and beyond. His fiery campaigns and mentorship shaped spiritual growth across…

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate clampdown on marketers hoarding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, or exploiting consumers through inflated prices. The directive was issued on Monday by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, through a statement signed by his spokesperson, Louis Ibah. This development follows growing public outcry over a sharp increase in cooking gas prices across the country. In recent weeks, the price of LPG has surged from an average of ₦1,000 per kilogramme to as high as ₦2,000/kg in some locations, with consumers also reporting widespread scarcity. Ekpo…

Prominent Nigerians have paid glowing tributes to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marked his 40th birthday on Sunday, with messages hailing his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropy, and quiet impact on youth and community development across the country. President Tinubu led the tributes with a heartfelt personal message addressed to his son, reflecting on Seyi’s growth, values, and contributions to society. The President described Seyi as “focused, courageous, and humble,” and praised his dedication to building and serving others. “You have walked your path with focus, courage, and humility, and you have done so with a heart…

As part of efforts to inspire moral renewal among Nigerian youths, one million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across the country in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recently turned 40. The initiative was unveiled on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, and coordinated by Hon. Belusochukwu Enwere, National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN). According to Enwere, the Bible distribution is not intended as a personal celebration, but as a “spiritual investment” to promote ethical leadership,…

The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to immediately suspend its ongoing two-week warning strike, insisting that all of the union’s key demands have already been addressed. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said there was “no justification” for the strike, which began today, as the government had made substantial commitments and fulfilled “every single request” made by ASUU. “We have addressed every single request by ASUU; there is no need for this strike, and we are pleading with them to go back…

The Obidient Movement has firmly denied rumours of any political alliance between former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing growing speculation over a potential coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election cycle, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, clarified that no pact exists between Obi and Jonathan. “There is no discussion or pact around 2027,” Tanko stated. “My principal and the former president have a very good working relationship… but seeing them talk to each other should not be translated to mean anything…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to domestic airlines to desist from informing passengers that ticket refunds take up to four weeks, insisting that such claims violate existing aviation regulations. In a statement released on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, reiterated that the official refund timeline is 14 days, as stipulated in Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. “Domestic airlines NEED to stop telling passengers that their refund process takes 4 weeks. The NCAA regulations are clear — the timeframe for ticket refunds…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially commenced a two-week warning strike today following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. The announcement was made on Sunday by the National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing at the University of Abuja. This renewed industrial action marks yet another chapter in the protracted standoff between ASUU and the Federal Government over unresolved issues related to university funding, staff welfare, and implementation of long-standing agreements. Government talks collapse Just days earlier, hopes were high that negotiations might avert the strike. The Minister…

A heated political exchange has erupted between Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his predecessor, Chief Samuel Ortom, following the State House of Assembly’s recent approval of a ₦100 billion loan. The loan, sanctioned during an emergency plenary session last Friday, is earmarked for a wide range of infrastructural projects across the state. Governor Alia stated that the funds would support the renovation of all 23 general hospitals, construction of smart and science schools, roads, bridges, and the new Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology in Ihugh. However, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grave concern over what he described as a growing sense of hopelessness among young Nigerians, particularly in light of economic hardship, electoral fraud, and persistent governance failures. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Atiku lamented the increasing disillusionment of the country’s youth and urged them not to disengage from the democratic process. He emphasised that meaningful change cannot occur through apathy, especially when voter turnout continues to hover between 25% and 30% in each election cycle. “I am extremely concerned at how young Nigerians are losing hope about the future…