Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the number of health centres that will take advantage of the over N98 billion funds injected into the Primary Healthcare in 2025 which is expected to rise to 13,500 across the country. Tinubu, who described the health sector as fundamental to national productivity, security, economic growth and human dignity, asserted this yesterday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Health Convention and Roundtable 1.0 in Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Noting that a country cannot be prosperous if its citizens were unhealthy, Tinubu said…

Manny Ita  – Gunmen have reportedly abducted four worshippers during a night vigil service at a church in Ondo State, triggering outrage among residents and sparking protests over what locals describe as worsening insecurity across the state. The attack occurred late at night while congregants were gathered for prayers, according to community sources, who said the assailants stormed the church premises, fired sporadically to create panic and whisked away the victims to an unknown destination. Witnesses said the operation lasted only a few minutes, leaving other worshippers traumatized. Residents reported that the attackers arrived on motorcycles and took advantage of…

Sterling Bank Limited has convened senior government officials, industry regulators, institutional investors, hospitality operators, creatives, and traditional leaders in Lagos to drive coordinated action aimed at unlocking sustainable investment and long-term growth in Nigeria’s tourism and creative economy, positioning the sector as a strategic pillar of economic diversification and job creation. The high-level stakeholder engagement brought together public and private sector leaders to examine practical pathways for translating rising global interest in Nigerian culture, entertainment, and destinations into structured, year-round economic value. Discussions focused on aligning policy direction, capital formation, infrastructure development, and enterprise support to strengthen the tourism and…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the federal government’s ban on the export of raw shea nuts, pushing the restriction to remain in force until February 2027 as part of efforts to stimulate domestic processing, create jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s agro-industrial value chain. The extension, officials said, is aimed at compelling exporters to channel raw shea produce into local factories rather than shipping unprocessed nuts abroad, where most of the value addition traditionally occurs. Nigeria is one of the world’s major producers of shea nuts, but stakeholders have long lamented that the country earns…

Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Distributor Awards held recently at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed, “Unlocking Growth Together- aligned, Focused and Faster,” the ceremony brought together distributors, transportation partners, senior management, and key stakeholders to recognise exceptional contributions to the company’s strong business performance in 2025. Delivering the keynote address, the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Thibaut Boidin, emphasised that the awards reflect the company’s conviction that sustainable success is built on strong partnerships across the value chain. He said, “As one team and one family,…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Tinubu has formally appealed to the 10th Senate to initiate amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide a clear legal framework for the establishment of State Police across the federation, stressing that the reform has become urgent in the face of “evolving security challenges” confronting the country. The President’s appeal was conveyed in a communication to the Senate leadership, where he underscored the need for structural changes in Nigeria’s policing architecture to effectively combat banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other violent crimes that have persisted in several parts of the country. He argued that the current…

Elegbede Abiodun The Nigeria Customs Service has turned to the ancient authority of traditional rulers in Oyo and Osun states to help win the battle against smuggling and shore up the country’s battered revenue base. Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Adewole, who serves as Acting Customs Area Controller for the Oyo/Osun Area Command, made the rounds this week, calling on three of the region’s most prominent monarchs — the Ooni of Ife, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, and the Ataoja of Osogbo. The visits were more than ceremonial. Officials are betting that the moral weight these rulers carry within their communities…

Elegbede Abiodun United Nigeria Airlines has issued a safety instruction asking passengers to carry power banks only in hand luggage and forbidding their use or charging during flights. According to a notice posted on its official X account on Wednesday, the airline said the measure follows regulations by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on lithium battery-powered devices. Following the new rules, passengers must keep power banks in their carry-on baggage, as they are not allowed in checked luggage. The airline also prohibited charging power banks or using them to charge phones or other electronic devices while onboard. Travellers were…

Manny Ita  – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has acknowledged past extramarital affairs and apologized for his association with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared in files released by the United States Department of Justice, according to remarks delivered during a town hall meeting with employees of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Addressing staff on February 24, Gates described his contact with Epstein as a serious error while maintaining that he had no involvement in any wrongdoing connected to the disgraced financier. “It was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein,” he said during the session. “To…

Manny Ita  – A group identifying itself as Ebira witches has issued a September deadline to the Kogi State Government to address a set of unspecified grievances, warning of consequences if their demands are not met, in a development that has stirred widespread reactions across the state and beyond. The group’s message reportedly surfaced through local channels and community intermediaries, claiming that persistent neglect, insecurity, and socio-economic hardship in Ebira land had compelled them to take the unusual step of issuing a formal ultimatum. While the authenticity and representativeness of the group remain unclear, the announcement has generated concern among…