In an extraordinary display of forgiveness and humanity, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has expressed his joy and gratitude over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of murdering her husband in 2017. Speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday alongside Maryam’s father, Alhaji Garba Sanda, Alhaji Bello Isa revealed that he had…

Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has called for a fundamental rethinking of Africa’s relationship with the world, advocating a move away from charity-driven approaches towards models focused on investment, entrepreneurship, and equal partnership. Speaking on Monday at a high-level Africa-Europe summit dedicated to economic cooperation and sustainable development, Elumelu emphasised that “Africa needs partners, not charity. Our future will not be built by aid, but by investment, partnership, and…

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced plans to commence construction of 200 housing units in Ekiti State later this year, aiming to reduce the housing deficit in the region. Work on the project is expected to begin after the rainy season, in either November or December. The FHA Chief Executive Officer, Oyetunde Ojo, disclosed this in a briefing with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. He revealed that Ekiti…

Khamis Musa Darazo, a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Presidency and the party’s national leadership to take urgent action to prevent key figures from defecting, amid reports that Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami may be considering leaving the party. Darazo expressed serious concern over the potential exit of the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, warning…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has paid a sum of N2 billion to 800 retirees to clear a backlog of gratuity arrears, asserting that making citizens happy is his greatest joy as a leader. The governor revealed that the state government has now expended a cumulative sum of N14.6 billion on gratuity for both state and local government retirees since he assumed office in October 2022. Additionally, he noted…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a plan to empower communities susceptible to flooding and other disasters to take ownership of their own safety management. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). Shettima emphasised that preparedness efforts will only yield tangible results if communities are equipped to manage their own safety. READ ALSO: ASUU Strike: Don slams FG’s no-work-no-pay…

President Bola Tinubu on October 11, 2025, granted presidential pardon and clemency to 175 persons, including former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, nationalist Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa, and many others. In a release by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision for the pardon followed recommendations by…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has encouraged farmers across the state to adopt agricultural insurance as an essential risk management tool to ensure the long-term sustainability of their farms. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during a two-day capacity-building workshop. The training, organised by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) for selected farmers under the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS),…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. Anabraba is set to be officially sworn in today, Monday, 13 October 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The…

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…

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…

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,…