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In a momentous event that marks a new chapter for the African Church Youth Association (ACYA) Agege Diocese, Bro. Ayobami Dada has been elected as the new Chairman of the ACYA Agege Diocese chapter. This election, which took place on the 15th of March 2025 at The African Church, St. Peter’s Blessed Parish, Oke Koto, brings a renewed sense of hope and vision for the youth arm of the church.The African Church Youth Association (ACYA) is a prominent youth organization within The African Church, Nigeria and its diaspora, with a mission to engage and empower young people, ensuring their active…

By Bunmi OrijaRight from childhood through adulthood, he has always being endowed with the spirit of giving, benevolence, passion for humanity and above all an uncommon display of God’s fear. He is an embodiment of love, unity and oneness, an apostle of gracious livelihood as well as an embodiment of strict adherence to the Gospel.Welcome to the enviable spiritual word of Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Founder and General Overseer, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church Worldwide.Digging into his spiritual and philanthropic antecedents is like trying to sell ice to the Eskimos or at most, filling a basket with logs of water. His…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) continues its mission of fostering tax awareness and civic responsibility among young Nigerians through its Secondary School Tax Advocacy Outreach program. The recent engagement at Anglican Girls Grammar School, Apo, Abuja, was a standout session, reaffirming the power of women in nation-building and highlighting the exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm of the students.This initiative, driven by Collins Osagie Omokaro, Special Adviser on Communications and Advocacy, was executed in collaboration with the Taxpayer Services and Communications Department of the FIRS. It represents a strategic effort to instill the values of tax compliance and national development in…

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has reiterated that Nigeria is committed to regional cooperation.Mattawale said this while attending the Gala night yesterday held in Abuja in honour of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS), on the margins of their 43rd Ordinary Meeting, as the Special Guest of Honour.”On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I reaffirmed our commitment to regional defence cooperation, collective security, and the operationalization of ECOWAS standby mechanisms.”The threats confronting our subregion—terrorism, insurgency, violent extremism, maritime insecurity, and transnational organized crime—require a cohesive, joint military response.”No single Armed Force…

The Dangote oil refinery is set to lose approximately N32.5 billion from its 500 million litres stock of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a recent price reduction, according to The PUNCH.The price cut, which lowered the ex-depot price of petrol from N890 to N825 per litre effective from February 27, marks the second price reduction by the refinery in 2025. The first reduction in February was by N60 per litre, and in December 2024, during the holiday season, the refinery reduced prices by N70.50, from N970 to N899.50 per litre, to ease the cost of living for Nigerians.Prior to the…

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has struck out the cyberstalking and defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) against four journalists. The case, marked FHC/L/774C/2024, was dismissed by Justice Ayokunle Faji after the prosecution, led by Chief A.A. Aribisala informed the court that GTCO and the defendants had reached an amicable settlement. The prosecution confirmed that the allegations against the journalists had been withdrawn, with supporting documents submitted to the court.The four journalists – Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami – were arrested in September 2024 by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos,…

The Lagos State street sweeping program plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) oversees this program, ensuring that sweeping operations run efficiently and that workers receive fair remuneration and adequate support.Street sweepers are engaged through private companies under structured contracts, with their responsibilities and entitlements clearly defined. These private companies are responsible for directly paying their engaged sweepers. Following a recent wage review, sweeper salaries have been adjusted to align with the national minimum wage and are proportionate to their work schedule, which consists of four-hour daily shifts. Under this…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has begun investigation into an alleged multi-billion fraud petition against officials of the Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, SaharaReporters has gathered. Ganiyu Olamiji Oyebanjo, the Special Adviser, Boundary Matters in the council had petitioned the anti-graft agency. SaharaReporters earlier reported how Oyebanjo was arrested by policemen from Zone 2 in Lagos over the petition. He had narrated how the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe bought a property worth N800 million allegedly with funds diverted from council treasury. In the petition obtained by SaharaReporters, Oyebanji also accused…

By Osho OluwatosinDue to the economic hardship that has affected Nigeria as a country, several sectors, including telecommunications, have had to make necessary reforms and adjustments, especially in terms of tariffs, to reflect the reality of the Nigerian economic situation.Some players in the sector, like Karl Toriola of MTN, had advocated for a 100% increase in tariffs due to the operational costs his company is enduring as a result of the economic hardship. Others also called for a similar increase, and as expected, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% increase in tariffs in February.Although several Nigerians complained bitterly…

The widow of Idowu Keshinro, a staffer of Ikosi-Ejirin local government who was killed in April 2024 has cried out to the Attorney General of Lagos, Mr. Lawal Pedro, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu over rumours that those arrested in connection to the death of her husband, especially Mukaila Salau Actor will be soon be released unconditionally.The Widow, Funke Keshinro, in an interview made it known that one of the suspects, Abubakar Sulaimon Miyaki, who has been released, has been boasting of his connection with the attorney general, making it known that the other suspect arrested will soon be released.She made it…