Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sheikh Sani Yahya Jingir Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Jingir, has said he has no regrets over his talks on Muslim-Muslim ticket and description of Christians as “infidels.” While speaking in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, Jingir said he had no regrets over his recent declaration of support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, despite the criticism trailing the statement. He said his position was not politically motivated or intended to campaign for President Bola Tinubu, but was based on his responsibility as a Muslim, adding that he would continue to support and…

His debutant Nollywood appearance was in Destruction Instinct, where he played a corrupt police officer. Nigerian actor and content entrepreneur, Emmanuel Chinedum Okonkwo, popularly known as Mr Aloy, has said his Christian faith plays a major role in shaping his comedy and determining the kind of content he produces. Mr Aloy, who is known for family-oriented comedy, social commentary and moral-themed content, said his Christian convictions influence the subjects he chooses to explore and those he deliberately avoids. According to the entertainer, although comedy is primarily meant to entertain, he believes it should also promote positive values and contribute meaningfully…

Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin (left); wife of Lagos State Governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy and APC governorship candidate for the 2027, Obafemi Hamzat; his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James, and Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during the commissioning of the new Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, Lagos, yesterday. PHOTO: AYODELE ADENIRAN Says Fresh Food Hub in Mushin, Abijo, commissioned by have shortened supply chains, reduce unnecessary layers of intermmevel Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, commissioned a mid-level agro-produce hub in Agege, as part of efforts to boost food…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts were recorded across the country in the first six months of 2026, raising fresh concerns over the vulnerability of critical telecommunications infrastructure to road construction, excavation and other civil works. The commission said the incidents were disrupting telecommunications services, increasing the operating costs of network providers and exposing businesses, government institutions and other essential services to avoidable interruptions. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed the figure at a stakeholders’ workshop on the protection of fibre-optic infrastructure during road construction and rehabilitation. According…

Central Bank of Nigeria building. Photo: CBN * CBN reopened tenored repurchase operations. The Central Bank of Nigeria has relaxed restrictions preventing banks participating in foreign exchange transactions and government securities auctions from accessing its Discount Window, as part of changes aimed at improving liquidity management and money market operations. The apex bank also lifted the suspension on tenored repurchase transactions and expanded participation in its Open Market Operations to eligible investors, including individuals, companies and non-bank financial institutions. The changes were contained in a circular titled, “Review of Discount Window Restrictions and Open Market Operations Participation Framework,” published on…

File photo: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public service workers across the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The notification was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina and posted by the Spokesperson to the state governor, the Olawale Rasheed on X on Wednesday. According to the circular, the decision was taken to enable workers who need to travel to do so and prepare to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the election. The government said all categories…

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of comfort to Lionel Messi, offering words of encouragement to his longtime football rival during a difficult moment as the Argentine mourns his dad. The Portuguese superstar sent out a message focused on strength and solidarity, extending his support to the Argentine forward and his loved ones. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, Ronaldo was quoted as saying, “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.’ The message has highlighted the mutual respect between Ronaldo and Messi,…

Five years after the death of Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, his children gathered in Lagos to remember him. But as the evening unfolded, the story was not only about the man they had lost, it was also about what they had managed to hold on to, The Family. On August 8, relatives, friends, business associates, political leaders and other guests gathered at the National Theatre in Lagos to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of the businessman and philanthropist, fondly known as Captain Hosa. The programme celebrated a life that stretched across business, philanthropy and public service. But some…

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has forged a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) to drive President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for Nigeria to attain a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The partnership is the outcome of a meeting held between NIPSS and the ministry in Abuja on Tuesday, when the Director-General of the Institute, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Minister, Ms. Hanatu Musawa, to seek partnership on the forthcoming National Summit and Exhibition on the Orange Economy, being organised by the…

Nigerian Yemisi Akintoye will be the official referee for Wednesday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Algeria and Malawi. The match will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm Nigerian time. It will be Akintoye’s second appearance as a referee at the tournament after she took charge of the Group A encounter between Senegal and Kenya at the same venue on 30 July. The Nigerian official, who is making her debut at Africa’s flagship women’s football tournament, also served as the fourth official for the opening match between Algeria and Kenya. Akintoye’s…