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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…

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…