Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to transform Olumo Rock into Nigeria’s leading tourist destination through strategic government investment and revitalization efforts. Speaking during an inspection of the Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Abiodun underscored the site’s deep cultural and historical significance to Egbaland, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole.
The National Environmental Standard And Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has reaffirmed its primary mandate of overseeing environmental protection and sustainability, emphasizing that it is not responsible for regulating industrial production processes. The Director-General of NEPA, Dr. Amina Yusuf, made this clarification during the 2025 World Environment Day celebration in Abuja on Wednesday. Her statement follows
As NASFAT celebrates 30 years of spiritual and social impact, a recent conversation on social media has brought renewed attention to one of its most cherished contributions—the NASFAT Prayer Book. The discussion was sparked by an X (formerly Twitter) user, @rafia_o, who reflected on the book’s enduring influence, stating: “NASFAT really ate with their prayer
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles, applauding the team’s vigor under coach Eric Chelle during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign. The Grammy-winning artist, known for his passionate support of Nigerian sports, recently took to social media to express his admiration for the squad’s renewed spirit.
Tension rose in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as protesters shut down the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, over the killing of five farmers by armed herdsmen in the last 24 hours. The farmers were shot dead in another invasion by armed herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The protesters,
The Ogun State Government has announced March 31, 2025, as the deadline for the registration of all herders operating within the state. The directive, aimed at regulating pastoral activities and curbing insecurity, was issued by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Bolu Owotomo, in Abeokuta on Tuesday. According to the commissioner, the registration is part
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has issued a strong caution to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, warning him to be vigilant against mischief makers attempting to undermine Islam and create divisions within the Muslim community. In a statement released on Tuesday, the NSCIA expressed concern over what it
Nigeria is plagued by merchants of death, including bandits, kidnappers, ritual killers, and producers of fake and substandard goods. These criminals deserve severe punishment, including life imprisonment. The recent crackdown by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on counterfeit and expired drugs highlights the grave danger they pose. Over six
The Coalition for the Immortalisation of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu has urged the Federal Government to honour the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for his pivotal role in overseeing the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. Describing Nwosu as a “distinguished scholar” and a “renowned political scientist,” the coalition emphasized his remarkable
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the administrator of Rivers State. His appointment follows the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Mrs. Ngozi Odu for six months. Before assuming this role, Ibas served as the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff, a position he held until 2021. Key Facts About
