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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. He has legislated for His servants the upright religion and made it a means for the well-being of both worldly life and faith. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger. May Allah send abundant peace and blessings upon him. To proceed:   Dear brothers…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a bill aimed at strengthening the protection and assistance framework for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria, formally domesticating the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, also known as the Kampala Convention. The legislation, titled “Act to Give Effect to the Provisions of the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria; and for Related Matters,” was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin…

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to appear before its committee over an alleged ₦210 trillion expenditure by the national oil company between 2017 and 2023 that lawmakers said has not been properly accounted for. Also invited by the committee are the former Chief Financial Officer of the company, Umar Isa, and the former Group General Manager of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Bala Wunti. The committee warned that it may issue warrants of…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace―likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! Islamic teachings strongly condemn the indiscriminate violence, destruction, and moral decay caused by war. While permitting strictly controlled self-defense, Islam prohibits killing non-combatants, destroying infrastructure, or causing wanton devastation. The consequences…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Commanding Officers across the Nigerian Army to take full ownership of combat readiness through professionalism, discipline, and effective tactical leadership within their respective formations. The directive was delivered at the First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2026 hosted by the Army Headquarters Garrison at the Army War College Nigeria, WU Bassey Barracks, Abuja, on 3 March 2026. Represented by Major General Olusegun Abai at the opening ceremony, the COAS emphasized that effective tactical command depend on sound judgment, strict regimentation,…

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise be to Allah, who bestowed His grace upon the Muslim believers by sending to them Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the truthful and trustworthy Prophet, endowed with great character. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah exalt and send peace to him, his family, and his companions in abundance. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! The political leadership…

The Director-General of the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has commended the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) for their pivotal role in promoting awareness of the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment across Nigeria. She assured that with continued collaboration, registration at ward levels would be further enhanced. Coker-Odusote made the remarks during a courtesy visit by members of ACOE to NIMC’s headquarters in Abuja. Represented by Mrs Rhoda Jackden, Director of Human Capital Management, the DG highlighted the strategic importance of online media in amplifying…

A leading governorship aspirant in All Progressives Congress (APC), Ololade Usman Bakare, has expressed deep sympathy with the management, staff, and students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, as well as the families of six nursing students who lost their lives in a tragic road accident. Bakare, an alumnus of the institution, described the incident as devastating and heartbreaking, noting that the loss represents not only a tragedy for the affected families but also a significant setback to the healthcare aspirations of Oyo State. In a condolence message,…

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…