Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria, for second consecutive month, sustains 1.5m bpd oil output — OPEC Nigeria sustained crude oil production at 1.5 million barrels per day in July 2025, maintaining the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) quota for the second consecutive month, according to the organisation’s August Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR). Data from OPEC showed that Nigeria’s average daily production stood at 1.507 million barrels per day in July, slightly above the 1.505 million barrels per day recorded in June. This followed months of fluctuating output earlier in the year. Production had dropped to 1.46 million barrels per day in…

Find 7 steps to register for permanent voter’s card online The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun online pre-registration for voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Monday, the Commission confirmed that the exercise began on August 18, while in-person registration will open from August 25, 2025, across its 37 state offices and 774 local government areas. INEC said that the online process allows prospective voters to fill in their details and book appointments before completing biometrics in person. “The pre-registration will enable eligible Nigerians to choose a date and time for physical capture,” the…

Zenith Bank celebrates pioneer customers, long-serving staff at 35 Representative of the Nigerian First Lady and Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin (left); Chief of Staff to Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Wife of the Founder & Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs. Kay Ovia; Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; Founder & Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia; Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum; Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi;…

FG appoints Agbaje as chairman for PenCom File: NLC logo The Federal Government has decided to avert the planned strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress for not constituting the governing board of the National Pension Commission through appointment of Mr Opeyemi Agbaje as the chairman. At the end of its August 13th meeting, the Central Working Committee of the NLC demanded the constitution of the PenCom Governing Board in line with the law within seven working days. The NLC also asked PenCom to submit to the NLC a full status report of the funds within these same seven…

Comfort Emmanson details causes of Ibom Air brouhaha Comfort Emmanson Comfort Emmanson, the lady known for Ibom Air unruly incident, has decided to reveal her account of the events that led to her arrest, arraignment, and eventual discharge by a Lagos court. In 11-minute video on her Instagram page on Sunday, Emmanson described the August 10 ordeal as “traumatic.” According to her, trouble misunderstanding came up when a flight attendant, identified as Juliana, insisted she switched off her phone rather than place it in flight mode but she claimed the phone had a faulty power button. She said: “I…

Sen. Gbenga Daniel Congratulates Reps Member-Elect, Princess Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji on her victory Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East) has congratulated Princess (Dr.) Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, on her victory in the recent House of Representatives bye-election for Ikenne/Remo North/Sagamu Federal Constituency, describing her win as a testament to the strengthening unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a congratulatory letter, the former Ogun State Governor praised Elegbeji’s “uncommon courage and comportment” during the campaign, noting that her conduct reflected “politics thriving in a less acrimonious environment.” He further described her victory as a reaffirmation of public confidence in President Bola Ahmed…

Ondo govt to introduce mobile app to combat fake news Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa … approval for purchase of transmitter for OSRC granted. The Ondo State Government has revealed its plan to launch a mobile application designed to curb the spread of fake news across the state. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Akure, the state capital. He explained that the initiative aligns with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s digital agenda to tackle misinformation while enhancing government–citizen engagement. “The app will help combat fake news, facilitate opinion polls, gather news from the…

Osun attracts investors by launching new investment portal File: The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke. … reaffirming mission to institutionalise ease of doing business through this initiative. Osun State Government has unveiled a new investment portal aimed at boosting direct investment and strengthening the ease of doing business in the state. In a press release on Sunday, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, explained that one of the key features of the portal is its integration with the state’s flagship “Certificate of Occupancy in 45 Days” (CofoIn45Days) programme and the Harmonized Bill, both designed to cut…

MFM’s Olukoya anoints 5,000 ministers, warns against rebellion Dr Daniel Olukoya ordains ministers… Credit: Grace Edema The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya, has anointed 5,000 ministers during the 2025 Global Ministers Conference, which ended on Sunday. The three-day conference, with the theme “The Message, the Messenger, and the Power,” began on Friday and featured teachings, specialised sessions and ordinations. In his message, Olukoya emphasised the importance of spiritual mentorship and divine recommendation, warning ministers against rebellion and carelessness in their calling. He said, “Most people do not have access to God’s true…

Niger corps members receive support of 100 bags of rice, 10 cows from Governor Umaru Bago Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago…Photo Credit: Niger State House Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has given out 100 bags of rice and 10 cows to the National Youth Service Corps to support the feeding of corps members in the ongoing orientation course. The coordinator of the scheme in the state, Mrs Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim, announced this development during the presentation of the items on Sunday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in the Paiko Local Government Area of the state. She had commended the…