July 2025 – Page 108

Monarch Seeks Amotekun Post In Community

17.07.2025

Traditional Ruler of Abo-Asakin in Akure North local government area of Ondo State, Oba Adebayo Sunday Ademehinti has raised alarm over the invasion of his community by suspected kidnappers. Speaking at the headquarters of the State Security Network codenamed Amotekun, after the security outfit rescued one of his chiefs, the monarch asked the government to establish...

Nigeria Union Japan Elects Egbogota As New President

17.07.2025

Tokyo-based businessman, Chief Stanley Emeka Egbogota, has been elected the new President of the Nigeria Union in Japan. Egbogota succeeded the outgoing president, Chief Kennedy Nnaji, following his swearing-in ceremony held immediately after the union’s biennial convention in Tokyo on Thursday. Egbogota emerged through a unanimous vote by members of the organization during the convention...

Why I Opposed Atiku’s 2023 Candidacy – Former Benue Gov Ortom

17.07.2025

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to oppose the 2023 presidential candidacy of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Ortom stated that his actions were motivated by a strong conviction for equity, fairness, and justice...

Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid, Misplaced Priority —Bucknor-Akerele

17.07.2025

A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, described President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027 as a misplaced priority on Thursday. Bucknor-Akerele served as deputy to former Lagos Governor Tinubu from May 1999 to December 2002, during which time Tinubu remained in office until May 2007. In an interview on Channels Television,...

Nigeria Committed To Upscaling Solid Mineral Industrialisation –Minister

17.07.2025

The Minister of Solid Mineral, Dele Alake, has said the country is committed to upscaling its solid mineral industrialisation and value addition as a nation. Alake disclosed this at the 10th Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) Conference and Exhibition with the theme: “Decade of Energy Transition for Economic Prosperity” held in Lagos. Alake, represented by Dr...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Dips to 22.22%, Lowest in 2025

17.07.2025

The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate decreased for the third consecutive month to 22.22 per cent in June 2025, down from 22.97 per cent recorded in May 2025. It was 23.71 per cent in April 2025, down from 24.23 per cent in the prior month. According to the latest...

1999 Constitution Incapable Of Addressing Nigeria’s Pluralism –Anyaoku

17.07.2025

Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said Nigeria needs an entirely new constitution to be formulated by elected representatives of its diverse people. Anyaoku, who is the Chairman, National Constitutional Summit said Nigeria’s present 1999 Constitution, as amended, is incapable of addressing the nation’s pluralism. The former Commonwealth Secretary-General, in...

BigBrother Naija Season 10 Winner To Clinch N150m On Oct 5

17.07.2025

MultiChoice Nigeria, yesterday announced that Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija Season 10 will hit the screen soon. It also added that the premiere would hold over two nights from July 26 and 27, stressing that the new season promises 10 weeks of captivating drama, strategic gameplay and unparalleled entertainment, culminating in the...

Oyebanji Signs MoU With REA On Rural Electrification

17.07.2025

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the implementation of off-grid electricity projects across the state. The agreement is to accelerate energy access to unserved and underserved communities in Ekiti State, and to jumpstart rural economic activities through access to sustainable and reliable...

151 Senior Police Officers Facing Disciplinary Panel

17.07.2025

The Force Headquarters (FHQ) announced yesterday that 151 senior officers are facing a disciplinary committee on cases of alleged professional misconduct. A statement signed by the Force’s spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, read: “In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the...