Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

First batch of 2025 Christian pilgrims leave for Israel, Jordan ~ NCPC Pilgrims airlifted with Boeing 777-300 having a capacity of about 525 seats. The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has airlifted the first batch of 2025 main pilgrims to Israel and Jordan. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Mr Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Media and Public Relations of the commission, Celestine Toruka, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the pilgrims were airlifted from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport using the highest seating-capacity aircraft currently operated in Nigeria. Adegbite noted that the commission was…

Edo workers commend Okpebholo for 13th-month salary File: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Worker says payment would put off pressure from comrades at festive season. The Edo State Government on Tuesday paid civil servants their 13th-month salary. This was confirmed to by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr Patrick Ebojele. Ebojele said the gesture was proof of the governor’s workers-friendly policy, noting that it would bring relief to civil servants. He explained that the governor introduced the policy a few weeks after he was sworn in last year and had sustained it this year to boost workers’…

AFCON 2025: Nigeria tops group, sending Uganda packing at 3-1 Onuachu and Dele-Bashiru celebrate scoring [AFP] Nigeria held up its head by keeping perfect record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C match at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the 28th minute, poking home from close range after meeting a low cross from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to give the Super Eagles a deserved first-half lead. Nigeria dominated much of the opening period, creating several chances while Uganda struggled to cope with the…

Deep Seaport Project: Ondo Revalidates Certificate Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola … catalyzing industrialisation and economic integration. The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has presented the revalidated certificate for the Ondo Deep Sea Port to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at his office in Abuja. According to the Special Adviser, to the Minister, Bolaji Akinola, the presentation marks a major milestone in the state’s industrial and maritime aspirations. Presenting the certificate, Dr Oyetola described the revalidation as a strategic intervention by the Federal Government to unlock Ondo State’s vast maritime…

Former Attorney-General Malami, Son, Wife Detained In Custody For Money Laundering A Federal High Court has ordered the detainment of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, alongside his son and wife, at Kuje Correctional Centre while awaiting a ruling on their bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the detention order following the arraignment of Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his fourth wife Bashir Asabe on Tuesday. The three defendants face a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering offenses. The three pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were presented…

NNPC Limited Brings Escravos–Lagos Pipeline To Full Activity NNPC Limited has announced the successful restoration of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following an unexpected explosion on December 10, 2025. In a statement, the company said it promptly activated its emergency response protocols, deploying coordinated containment measures and mobilising multidisciplinary teams to address the incident. The damaged section of the pipeline was repaired, pressure-tested, and safely recommissioned, leading to the full restoration of operations. NNPC Limited described the swift recovery as a testament to its resilience and unwavering commitment to national energy security. The company acknowledged that…

Peak Milk Visits Nigerian Communities With Breakfast Menus Peak Milk has successfully concluded its nationwide breakfast tour activation delivering nutritious breakfast experiences and culinary excitement to communities across Nigeria between October and December 2025. The 2025 Peak Breakfast Café represented Peak Milk’s most expansive experiential engagement to date, reaching retailers and shoppers across multiple key markets with an immersive breakfast experience whilst educating Nigerians on the power of starting the day with Peak. The tour made memorable stops in markets across the nation, including Sabo Ikorodu, Lagos, Baboko in Kwara, Agbeni Market in Ibadan, Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Rotobi, Ezukwu,…

FG, ahead of IPO, approves wipe off of $5bn NNPC debts FILE: President Bola Tinubu NNPC had shown its intention to list part of the company on the stock market. The Federal Government’s approval to write off about $5bn in debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is part of moves to prepare the state-owned energy firm for a potential initial public offering in 2028, a new report by Argus has revealed. Energy intelligence firm, Argus, on Monday quoted industry sources as saying the government is cleaning up NNPC’s balance sheet to position the company for a public…

Meta set to purchase China-founded AI agent Manus META Facebook owner Meta has decided to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul of regulators at a time of fierce technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Exceeding the capabilities of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, AI agents can autonomously perform complex tasks for users and are seen as having huge potential. Manus, created by startup Butterfly Effect, can, for example, sift through and summarise resumes or create a stock…

British Ambassador, Governors visit Anthony Joshua in hospital Anthony Joshua in accident Confirms Joshua is in a stable condition. The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission, Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in hospital following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, on Monday, Field met with Joshua during the visit and also held discussions with Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as British officials continue to monitor…