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Nigerian music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has promised to purchase a house for his father, Fatai Odunsi, and cover his medical expenses.This comes just days after Odunsi publicly accused Asake of abandoning him since his health started declining in 2022.Odunsi, who has been battling stroke, alleged that despite Asake’s fame and fortune, he had not been financially supportive.However, in a new video released on Sunday, Odunsi confirmed that his son has now reached out to him.Speaking in Yoruba, he expressed pride in Asake and showered him with prayers.He added that he called out Asake because it had…

The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), for their collaboration with Nigerian government to deepen rural connectivity for socio-economic development of the country. Arowosafe gave the commendation at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session which was organised in Lagos over the weekend by the USPF in in collaboration with the UK FCDO and the ITU. The session built on USPF’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the achievement of wide network connectivity coverage in…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun at the weekend inspected ongoing road construction projects in Ogun East Senatorial District as part of the Urban Regeneration Scheme of his administration.Abiodun said his administration has succeeded in rewriting Ogun’s Developmental stride, which he said must be sustained.He noted that his administration is building a dry port to further open up the state for more investment opportunities, in addition to the over 4,000 affordable houses that have been built for medium and upper-income earners in Abeokuta, Ilaro, Sagamu, Iperu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ota.He also said that plans have been concluded to extend the Blue…

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…