Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

Oyo State governorship aspirant, Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare, has expressed deep sympathy to the family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu following the abduction of Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, while calling on the state government and security agencies to intensify efforts towards their immediate rescue. In a statement personally signed and issued on Wednesday, Bakare described the kidnapping as a distressing incident that has caused immense pain and anxiety to the family, assured them of his solidarity and support during the difficult period. The governorship hopeful also acknowledged the efforts…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four terrorists to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, which left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others injured. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Emeka Nwite convicted Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, 25; Al Qasim Idris, 20; Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26; and Abdulhaleem Idris, 25, on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) on behalf of the Federal Government. The court, however,…

The Niger State Government has highlighted significant achievements recorded across key sectors over the past three years, as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) presented their stewardship reports under the administration of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The presentations were made during a high-level media briefing organised by the Niger State Ministry of Information and Orientation at the Communications Technology and Digital Economy Agency in Minna as part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Bago’s administration and the implementation of the New Niger Agenda. The event brought together commissioners, heads…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group, has commenced a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) aimed at enhancing compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices. The programme, being implemented under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, began on June 1 and will run until June 12, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Speaking at the opening ceremony on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) Babatunde Olomu described the mission…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment and strengthening international partnerships aimed at driving economic growth, job creation, and humanitarian development. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, made this known on Tuesday while receiving the Norwegian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Andreas Kravik, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the ministry in Abuja. Dr. Doro said Nigeria remains a land of vast opportunities and is open to investors willing to partner with…