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Hyacinth Alia of Benue makes TuFace Idibia adviser on entertainment   Tuface Hyacinth Alia of Benue makes TuFace Idibia adviser on entertainment Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has made Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. In a viral video on Wednesday, Alia lauded TuFace for all the support towards his administration. He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some…

Gov Oborevwori defects to APC, Dumps PDP Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori Gov Oborevwori defects to APC, Dumps PDP * Cites Delta development as consideration. Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressives Congress (APC). The news was announced after Wednesday’s closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon. Ahon said the Governor’s decision to switch allegiance to the ruling APC came after thorough discussions with political stakeholders, aimed at fostering long-term development for Delta State. Governor Oborevwori, who…

Presidency Speaks On ₦10 Billion Solar Project For Aso Villa Bayo Onanuga * Says solar installation is a welcome modern trend, also used in US The Presidency has spoken in defense of the Federal Executive Council’s approval of a ₦10 billion solar energy project for the State House, addressing concerns raised by critics regarding the timing and necessity of the initiative amid Nigeria’s current economic challenges. In a statement on his verified 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, clarified the rationale behind the project. Onanuga emphasised that transitioning the State…

Tinubu highlights achievements of ECOWAS@50, asks for stronger ties, talks on AES President Bola Tinubu Tinubu highlights achievements of ECOWAS@50, asks for stronger ties, talks on AES. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged leaders to prioritise addressing poverty, unemployment, and inequality, while placing a strong emphasis on education, innovation, and skills acquisition. Tinubu also called for continued dialogue and engagement with estranged member states, especially Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, expressing a commitment to reconciliation and reintegration. The President, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this in his speech marking the 50th anniversary…

Currency in circulation falls short to N5tn – Report Currency in circulation falls short to N5tn – Report The total amount of naira in circulation dropped to N5tn as of March 2025, marking a reduction from N5.04tn recorded in February 2025. This represents a further fall short from N5.24tn in January 2025, according to the latest money and credit statistics on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Naira in circulation is the total amount of physical currency circulating in the economy, representing money that is available for daily transactions, investments, and savings. A decrease in currency in circulation…

Zulum to spend N16bn on Borno flyover, flags off project Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum Zulum to spend N16bn on Borno flyover, flags off project. Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, on Tuesday, flagged off his administration’s fourth flyover and the dualisation of the Tashan Kano highway in Maiduguri, estimated to cost N16bn. Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the governor urged the contractors to ensure the timely completion of the project. Zulum said 50 per cent of the contract sum had already been paid to ensure timely delivery. “We have set aside N8bn for interim payments, and there will be…

Indian fully-funded scholarships available for 250  Nigerians Minister of foreign affairs of Nigeria, Tuggar * Strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing capacity building. The Government of India has announced 250 fully-funded scholarship slots for qualified Nigerians, as part of its Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme. The initiative, which runs from April 2025 to March 2026, covers various areas of professional training. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the opportunity on Tuesday, encouraging eligible Nigerians to apply through the official ITEC website at www.itecgoi.in. A list of available courses is accessible at https://itecgoi.in/upcoming_courses. The Indian High Commission in Abuja is coordinating…

Blue Line Rail has transported over 2 million passengers Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line • Phase Two of Blue Line will reach Okokomaiko. • Red line, Phase One will be from Agbado to Oyingbo. The Lagos State Government says more than two million passengers have been transported via the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses currently move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known on Tuesday during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. The briefing was part of events marking…

Customs beats target by N106b, records N1.75tr revenue in Q1 2025  Bashir Adewale Adeniyi * Says increase was due to reforms. * Cites challenge of FCSO suspension The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, reported a significant surge in revenue generation for the first quarter of 2025, generating N1,751,502,252,298.05. It noted the seizure of several illicit consignments, including arms, contraband goods and narcotics through enhanced surveillance and intelligence-driven operations. The Comptroller-General (CG) of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a briefing in Abuja, where he gave a detailed breakdown of the agency’s performance in revenue collection, anti-smuggling efforts, and trade facilitation…

Pope Francis’ funeral takes place Saturday, world leaders prepare to attend Pope Francis (Photo by Andreas SOLARO/AFP) Pope Francis’ funeral takes place Saturday, world leaders prepare to attend Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders including US President Donald Trump to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the Catholic leader. The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia. His funeral, which is expected to draw huge crowds, will take place at 10:00 am…