Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s ongoing “gamble” with leadership selection, describing it as a precarious “try-by-error” system. Speaking at the 11th Annual Public Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church, titled “Leadership in Nigeria and its Impact on the Next Generation,” Oyebanji advocated for integrating leadership training and mentorship into the national education curriculum. In his address, Oyebanji emphasized that leadership should be considered a…

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl in the Festac area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the suspects to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. Hundeyin identified the suspects as Vincent Omar, 22; Leonard Nwodo, 30; and Henry Chiokwe, 17. He said that a complainant reported the case at Area ‘E’ Festac…

The Federal Government is taking steps to resolve the ongoing conflict between the Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited, a gold mining company. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced the inauguration on Wednesday, October 9, of a fact-finding team aimed at investigating the dispute’s root causes. This announcement follows the Osun State Government’s decision on September 30 to seal the mining company’s premises, citing…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has expressed optimism that the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines & Agriculture (NDCCITMA) will play a crucial role in transforming the region’s economy. Eno made the remarks on Wednesday, October 9, during a one-day sensitisation event in Uyo aimed at introducing the NDCCITMA initiative to the people of the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mr. John Etim,…

The Nigerian Army has arrested M.A. Sadiq, former commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano over allegations of theft and mismanagement of palliatives. Announcing the incident in a statement on Wednesday, Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, said Sadiq allegedly diverted rice palliatives from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) intended for soldiers under his command. He also said Sadiq stole official military equipment, including a Mikano heavy-duty generator from the…

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (FMACCE), in collaboration with Google, has launched an initiative to empower 2,500 young creatives. The minister, FMACCE, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, said in a statement that the empowerment would be through a dedicated training programme delivered by the Del York Creative Academy. Musa-Musawa said the number of young creatives empowered would eventually add up to 10,000 across Nigeria. According to her, the collaboration…

A bouncer, Kingsley Otti, has been arrested by officers of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a man to death at a lounge on Ago Palace Way in the Okota area of Lagos State. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command spokesperson, in a statement on his X page on Wednesday stated that the incident occurred at about 3:30 am on Monday. Hundeyin said the bouncer attacked the deceased during an…

Succour has come the way of some less-privileged people in Anambra State as the Federal Government distributed bags of rice, gas cylinders, POS machines, and other palliative materials to them. The distribution exercise took place at the Ndi Ichie Hall, Umudioka Village, Awka in Awka South local government area of the state on Wednesday. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, while presenting the government palliatives to the beneficiaries, reassured…

The Federal Government has launched a portal to grant youth access to 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tricycles, aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and driving economic growth. Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, unveiled the portal in Abuja in collaboration with the Presidential CNG Initiative (PI-CNG) and the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS). During the launch, Olawande emphasized that…

The National Coordinator and CEO of SERVICOM Presidency, Nnenna Akajemeli, has emphasised the significance of Customer Service Week in recognising and celebrating frontline staff. She noted that this celebration boosts the morale of employees across Ministries, Departments, and agencies (MDAs) of the government. Henrietta Okokon, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at SERVICOM Presidency, shared that Akajemeli delivered this message during her keynote address at the 2024 Customer Service…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has initiated high-level talks with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to operationalize the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and launch direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. According to a statement by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the discussions align with the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The statement highlighted that this strategic engagement builds…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has debunked reports claiming that citizens must obtain permission from the agency to use the National Anthem. NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, clarified during an interview with Radio Kwara that the agency, as the custodian of national symbols, is responsible for providing the correct melodies of the National Anthem. He also emphasised that individuals or organisations producing national flags or using them for commercial purposes…