Author: Festus Adeloye

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Jimi and Segun Agbaje, as well as the entire Agbaje family on the passing of their mother and a revered educator and community leader, Margaret Olabisi Agbaje. Mrs. Agbaje, who peacefully passed away on March 5, was a trailblazer in the education sector and a pillar of the Catholic community in Nigeria. She served as a mathematics teacher at Holy Child College in Lagos (1953–1959), a tutor at St. Joseph’s Teacher Training College in Surulere (1960–1971), and later as Headmistress of St. Catherine’s Model School also in Surulere (1971–1982). In a…

President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies are yielding positive results, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has said. The presidential aide noted that the nation’s economic policies are paying off with the country recording a $16 billion trade surplus, rising foreign reserves, and increased investor confidence. Dare attributed the economic boost to the bold policy decisions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration that have stabilised the financial sector, improved regulatory transparency, and enhanced Nigeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination. “President Tinubu has taken decisive steps to stabilise the naira, curb inflation, and boost production.…

A member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Lolo Isaiah Opuende, has dismissed an invitation from Governor Siminialayi Fubara for a crucial meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt. In an online video, Opuende stated that it was time for the governor to “dey his dey” (be on his own) while the lawmakers would do the same. Representing Akuku-Toru Constituency 2, Opuende recalled that when the political crisis began, their principal had warned that a time would come for both sides to go their separate ways. He also questioned the mode of invitation transmission, arguing that it was not feasible…

At least seven oil companies indicted in the Auditor General’s report for owing millions in unpaid royalties have committed to refunding approximately $37.4 million to the Federation Account by the end of August 2025. These companies are among 23 listed in the 2021 report by the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation for failing to meet their royalty obligations. House spokesperson Akintunde Rotimi, in a statement issued in Abuja, confirmed that the House Committee on Public Accounts, which is investigating the audit report, secured commitments from the companies. He however said some firms are contesting the amounts assigned…

Bruno Fernandes gave Manchester Unitedthe lead at Old Trafford with a brilliant free-kick goal before Declan Rice equalised for the visitors. The Reds have now won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, and one of their last five in the league.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled its previously postponed South-South Zonal Congress for Saturday, April 12, 2025. This was disclosed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. According to Ologunagba, the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has also approved the rescheduling of the South-West and North-Central Zonal Congresses from March 22 to April 12, 2025. The congresses will take place simultaneously in Port Harcourt (South-South Zone), Ibadan (South-West Zone), and Jos (North-Central Zone) to elect Executive Officers and National Ex-Officio Members in line with the party’s constitution and guidelines.…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lagos-based automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Ubodoeze, for attempting to export two kilograms of cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers to Angola. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, announced the arrest in a statement on Sunday. He said the arrest was made possible through bilateral intelligence sharing and synergy between NDLEA and Angola authorities. “Barely three weeks after launching a manhunt for him, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested automobile spare parts dealer Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze over a recent attempt to export two kilograms of cocaine concealed…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has invited the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers to a meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt. In a significant move, the invitation—issued from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo—marks the first time Fubara has officially addressed Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Assembly. Dated March 7, the invitation references the governor’s March 5 letter, in which he acknowledged receipt of the Supreme Court’s judgment. “I hereby write in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter dated 5th March, 2025 to…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (Prison) has spent over N3.3bn on feeding awaiting trial inmates over the course of two months. As of early January 2025, the number of awaiting-trial inmates stood at 48,932, and by the end of February, this number had risen to 53,254, the NCoS revealed on its website. This increase in the number of inmates, coupled with the feeding allowance per inmate, which was raised by President Bola Tinubu from N750 to N1,125 per day, has significantly impacted the NCoS budget. Based on an average of 50,000 awaiting trial inmates being fed for 60 days at the…

Barcelona’s LaLiga game against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed 20 minutes before kickoff following the unexpected death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García. Miñarro García joined Barça in 2017 and had been working with the first team since last summer having previously worked with the futsal side. “Barcelona are deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García this evening,” the club said in a statement. “For this reason, the match against Osasuna has been postponed and will be rearranged for a later date. The Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to…