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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon On Sunday February 22, 2026 at the Nyanya District Headquarters in Abuja, the sanctuary echoed with fervent worship and spiritual anticipation as the service unfolded. The theme, “Exploring Partnership for Exploits in the Decade of Soaring,” set a tone of reverence and renewal, with the choir leading the congregation in worship designed to align hearts with a prophetic mandate for the coming years. Rev. Babatunde Idowu, PhD, District Overseer of Wuse Headquarters, delivered a profound, Scripture-rooted message that outlined a strategic spiritual direction for the church.…

Last week, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) – a body I once served as pioneer Administrative Secretary – gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a colloquium marking former Governor Kayode Fayemi’s 61st birthday. Beyond the celebration, the event was a platform to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and drum up support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO)’s second-term bid.   With the June 20 Ekiti polls right around the corner, the political temperature in the South West has reached a boiling point. It’s now the talk…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reinforced its commitment to advancing digital literacy in Nigeria’s basic education system through strategic collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, today hosted UBEC Executive Secretary Aisha Garba at the Agency’s headquarters for high-level discussions on expanding digital learning initiatives nationwide. In his remarks,Abdullahi highlighted NITDA’s commitment to integrating digital literacy beyond teacher training, emphasizing direct engagement with students and the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to monitor programme impact, track…

As Nigerians observing the holy months of Ramadan and Lent, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a stern warning to traders and market operators across the country against hoarding staple foods and artificially inflating prices. The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, expressed deep concern over reports that some marketers are deliberately withholding essential commodities commonly consumed during fasting periods, creating artificial scarcity and pushing up prices to the detriment of ordinary Nigerians. “This is a period that calls for reflection, charity, and empathy for the less privileged. It…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has participated in the official flag-off of the Civil Society Technology Empowerment for Capacity & High Performance (CIVTECH) Programme in Cross River State, aimed at strengthening digital capacity within the public sector. The programme, organised by the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRS MEDA), is designed to equip 2,000 civil servants with essential digital skills, positioning Cross River State as a frontrunner in digital governance and public-sector innovation. Declaring the programme open, the State…

Alhaji Shehu Shagari first met General Murtala Mohammed in August 1974. Newly appointed Federal Commissioner for Communications, Murtala, wrote a memo for cabinet approval and needed financial clearance from Shagari, then Commissioner for Finance.   Shagari recalled the encounter: “I studied the memo carefully and made a number of comments and suggestions. He replied it was too late to make any amendments given the urgency. Thereupon I expressed my regret for being unable to support the memo. He took leave of me, apparently disappointed. When the memo came before the…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and key players in the banking sector have deepened collaboration aimed at strengthening financial security and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic stability. This followed a high-level engagement hosted in Lagos by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in partnership with the Body of Banks’ Chief Executive Officers, where the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to protecting the nation’s financial system. Speaking at the meeting, the IGP emphasized the critical link between financial security and national security, stressing that the…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned a proposed bill by five United States lawmakers seeking to impose sanctions on prominent Nigerian Muslim figures and organisations, describing the move as lopsided, unjust and selective. The bill reportedly recommended measures such as visa bans and asset freezes against a former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Reacting to the development in a…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has expressed confidence that states and local governments will receive significantly higher allocations from Value Added Tax (VAT) proceeds in 2026, following the Federal Government’s decision to concede five per cent of its share to sub-national governments. The group said the move reflected President Bola Tinubu’s strong commitment to grassroots development and fiscal empowerment of states and local councils. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG noted that the concession would automatically increase allocations to states from…

The Lagos State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has congratulated the Vice President II of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), Alhaji Thabit Wale Sonaike, and his wife, Alhaja Bilikis Tokunbo Sonaike, on their turbaning as Baba Adinni and Iya Sunnah of the Akoka Muslim Central Mosque, Lagos State. The historic ceremony took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Nigerian Army Sports Centre, Somolu, Lagos, and was attended by prominent Islamic scholars, community leaders, and dignitaries from across Nigeria. In a congratulatory statement issued…