Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I did what I had to do to keep this country together during Biafran War –  Yakubu Gowon General Yakubu Gowon I did what I had to do to keep this country together during Biafran War –  Yakubu Gowon * Civil war lasted from July 6, 1967, to January 15, 1970. Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has said that the Biafran War was never his personal decision. He recently revealed that he only ushered in the era of the Nigerian Civil War out of necessity to preserve Nigeria’s unity. Speaking while receiving the Lifetime Integrity and Achievement…

FG’s reforms targeted at crashing prices of food, availability Sen. Abubakar Kyari FG’s reforms targeted at crashing prices of food, availability * With population of 400 million by 2050,  government to focus on mechanised agriculture. The Federal Government has said that its agricultural reforms were designed to ensure food availability, affordability and accessibility for all Nigerians. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this to newsmen in Maiduguri. Kyari highlighted the government’s ongoing interventions in the agricultural sector to tackle food insecurity and revive the national economy. He said the ministry had adopted a multi-pronged strategy to…

Glo Celebrates 20-Years Of Showcasing Ojude Oba To The World With Gifts Of Cars, Tricycles And More This year’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored Ojude Oba was held on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, with the technology company marking the 20th anniversary of its support for the festival in splendid fashion by giving out cars, tricycles, power generators and other items at the event. The Governor of Ogun State, Chief Dapo Abiodun, and the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, as well the Olorogun Sunny Kuku, the Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland, attended the event which…

The necessity of FG’s linking Nigeria to Niger by rail — Opeifa The necessity of FG’s linking Nigeria to Niger by rail — Opeifa • Mobility is essential for food supply chain. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Kayode Opeifa, has said the Kano-Maradi Railway project was key to improving food security in Nigeria. Opeifa, who stated this on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme weekend, said the rail connection between Nigeria and the Niger Republic was important because mobility could not be removed from the food supply chain as it was at the centre of food security. “According…

Actress Jumoke George gets gifts of duplex, SUV, land Actress Jumoke George Actress Jumoke George gets gifts of duplex, SUV, land Nollywood veteran actress Jumoke George has been generously supported by kind-hearted Nigerians following her heartfelt interview. Her junior colleague, Biola Bayo, announced on Instagram that Jumoke has received a four-bedroom duplex, an SUV, and a plot of land as gifts. Expressing gratitude on Jumoke’s behalf, Biola acknowledged the contributions of the many donors who helped make the actress’s dream come true. “Today, we present a 4-bedroom duplex, an SUV, and a plot of land from @ayokmagproperties1 @ayokmag to @jumoke_george.…

Tinubu’s forest guard initiative receives applause of Ooni President Bola Tinubu Tinubu’s forest guard initiative receives applause of Ooni The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s newly proposed forest guard security structure. Ogunwusi gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Sunday. After the visit, the Ooni expressed optimism about the Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve security. He hailed the President’s push for grassroots security reinforcement amid ongoing national challenges. He said the proposal on restructuring of the Forest Guard system is a critical…

First crude export from Otakikpo onshore terminal File photo: Crude oil First crude export from Otakikpo onshore terminal … terminal has an initial storage capacity of 750,000 barrels, 360000 barrels-per-day pumping capacity. Green Energy International Limited has concluded the first crude oil export from its newly constructed Otakikpo onshore terminal, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The company said the export was completed at about 2pm on Sunday, June 8, when an off-taker vessel chartered by Shell lifted the maiden crude cargo from the terminal, located in the Otakikpo marginal field, Rivers State. The terminal is…

Osimhen refuses to succumb to €75m Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal offer Victor Osimhen Osimhen refuses to succumb to €75m Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal offer Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has refused a €75m offer to join Saudi Arabia side, Al Hilal. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on his X account on Sunday, “Despite agreement between club to club with Napoli for €75m fee, Osimhen says no to the Saudi Pro League club. Galatasaray will insist on signing him with the race now open again.” While on loan spell at Galatasaray, Osimhen has been instrumental in the team’s success,…

NIN registration: We have already captured 59,786 inmates – NCoS NIN registration: We have already captured 59,786 inmates – NCoS The Nigerian Correctional Service has stated that 59,786 inmates have so far been enrolled in the National Identity Number registration exercise currently underway across custodial centres nationwide. The NCoS, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, on Sunday disclosed that the figure represents approximately 74 percent of the country’s total inmate population of 80,879. The registration, conducted in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission, is part of an ongoing effort to integrate inmates into Nigeria’s national identity…

FG to train mining professionals, partners Australian varsity R-L: Vice-Chancellor, Murdoch University, Prof. Andrew Deeks; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and another top university official during the launch of the capacity enhancement programme for Nigerian Mining Professionals at the University in Perth, Australia, recently. 8th June, 2025. FG to train mining professionals, partners Australian varsity * States programme was a vision conceived not up to two years ago to fill skill gaps. * Strengthening bilateral relationship between the two. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has officially launched a capacity enhancement programme for the…