April 2026 – Page 61

Secular Music Doesn’t Belong To Devil

24.04.2026

Nigerian music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has rejected the idea that the secular world is intrinsically sinful, encouraging Christian artists to pursue professions in it. Taking to his verified X handle, ID Cabasa said the idea that the devil controls secular space is untrue and is meant to deter Christians from engaging...

Yoruba Group Seeks True Federalism For Nation’s Progress

24.04.2026

As security threats continue to escalate across the country, Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has reiterated its call for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s security architecture to enhance capacity, accountability, and responsiveness. In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Prince Adedokun Ademiluyi on Friday, YOV also stressed the need for a decentralised policing system as...

Sanusi Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Borrowing After

24.04.2026

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has decried the Federal Government’s continued borrowing despite the removal of fuel subsidy and reforms in the foreign exchange market. Speaking in an interview, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said while key economic reforms were necessary, poor timing and weak fiscal discipline...

KADCCAM Engages Kaduna Community Leaders In Flood Control Measures

24.04.2026

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community resilience and promote climate action at the grassroots, the Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM), in collaboration with the Transparency and Accountability in Totality Initiative (TinT-FollowTaxes), has conducted a community engagement and sensitisation visit to Tudun Wada Community. According to a statement by Mr Ibrahima Yakubu,...

Shareholders Applaud NB Plc On Strong Recovery, Improved Profitability

24.04.2026

Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, have commended the Board and Management for the company’s strong recovery and improved profitability in the 2025 financial year, driven by disciplined cost management and a significant reduction in finance expenses. The commendation was made at the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Lagos....

Kebbi Govt Launch 50 Buses To Ease Transportation Hardship

24.04.2026

Kebbi State Government, has launched 50 newly 18 seater buses for mass transit in the state and beyond The buses ware Commissioned at the newly constructed Ultra Modern Park, Birnin Kebbi by the State Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Alhaji Hayatuddeen Bawa. According to the Commissioner, the buses were meant to ease the transportation...

Lagos PDP Guber Aspirant Donates Equipment To Party Secretariat

24.04.2026

A prominent governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Adelaja Adeoye, has donated essential operational equipment to the party secretariat. Adeoye donated the equipment through his Laja Adeoye Campaign Organisation (LACO), according to a statement he issued on Friday, April 24. Some of the items handed over by LACO Coordinator,...

NIPR Confers Fellowship On Works Minister Goronyo

24.04.2026

…Honours Kalu, CDS Musa, Others The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, in recognition of his contributions to strategic communication, leadership, and national development. The honour, bestowed on Thursday, is among the highest distinctions of the Institute, reserved for individuals...

Olugbile Declares For House Of Rep Seat Under AP

24.04.2026

…Highlights Grassroots Record and Support Odo-Otin Agenda Dr Michael Olugbile (DMO), a public health physician and international development expert, has formally declared his intention to contest the Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Accord Party (AP). Dr Olugbile, a native of Okuku...

Stakeholders Call For Urgent Reforms In Education Sector

24.04.2026

Stakeholders in the education sector have warned that the worsening condition of teachers in Nigeria was directly weakening classroom outcomes, calling for urgent, systemic reforms to address what they described as a growing crisis in the sector. The stakeholders said persistent neglect of teachers ranging from poor welfare to limited professional support continues to undermine...