Category: Community

Stabilisation Is Not Enough: Okonjo-Iweala Pushes FG for Job Growth

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), stated on Wednesday, January 22, that Nigeria must pivot its economic strategy from stabilization toward job creation and the aggressive pursuit of global investments. She shared these insights during a fireside chat at Nigeria House on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. As you said, some good reforms are being pursued right now. I think they need to yield into job creation,” she said. “This is what I also said to His Excellency, Mr President, that…

Longest-Serving Chief Imam of Ilorin Passes Away at 75.

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An era comes to an end in Kwara State as the longest-serving Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75. After more than four decades of spiritual leadership, the beloved cleric died on Monday morning in Abuja following a brief illness. He will be remembered as a pillar of wisdom and a unifying force for the Muslim Ummah. The Ilorin Emirate has confirmed the passing of its longest-serving Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, in a statement released by Abdulazeez Arowona, spokesman…

IGP Kayode Egbetokun Felicitates With Retired CP Fatai Owoseni On His Conferment As Atunlushe -Ilu Adini of Oyo State

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The Nigeria Police Force joins the people of Oyo State in celebrating CP Fatai A. Owoseni (Rtd) following his installation as the Atunluse-Ilu Adini. Conferred by the highest Islamic authorities in the state, this honour recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service to national security and community development. The ceremony took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo State. For the NPF, this title serves as a proud confirmation of CP Owoseni’s legacy of excellence, further solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s security…

Back On The Water: Ikorodu Ferry Terminal Resumes Service Monday 19 After Hyacinth-Related Hiatus

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The Ikorodu Ferry Terminal officially announced its reopening for Monday, January 19, 2026, following a temporary closure due to water hyacinth infestation. In an official update on Friday, January 16, LASWA management announced: ”This is to inform all ferry operators and terminal users that the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal will reopen for passenger ferry operations with effect from Monday, 19 January 2026.” It is worth noting that the terminal was ‘closed on Monday, 20 October 2025 due to navigational concerns caused by water hyacinth infestation,’ with services ‘temporarily diverted to Ibeshe…

Disaster Averted: Lagos Classroom Crumples, But Lives Are Spared

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A structural failure at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, sent shockwaves through the community on Thursday when a classroom block collapsed while school was in session. Despite the chaos captured in viral social media footage, authorities confirmed all students and staff are safe.Emergency teams from LASEMA and LASBCA have since cordoned off the site for assessment. The Lagos State Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) announced Friday that the collapsed classroom block at Odokekere High School had been marked for demolition before Thursday’s incident, and confirmed that all students…

Oyo Monarch Suspended for Breaching State Mining Laws

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The Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, the Sobaloju of Ofiki, over his alleged involvement in illegal mining within the Atisbo Local Government Area. The suspension, effective immediately, follows claims that the monarch violated Executive Order 001/2023 by facilitating unauthorized mining and trespassing on government-gazetted lands. In a statement issued Tuesday, Moses Alao, Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media, confirmed that the order was designed to regulate the state’s mining sector and protect public assets. Chief Sobaloju faces allegations of violating Executive Order 001/2023 by facilitating unauthorized mining operations and…

Borno Mosque Blast: 8 Suspects Arrested.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have apprehended eight suspects linked to the December 2025 suicide bombing of a Borno mosque. The arrests follow intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations aimed at dismantling terror cells in the region. However, tragedy struck Maiduguri on Christmas Eve 2025 when a suicide attacker infiltrated the crowded Gamboru Market mosque. As evening prayers began, an improvised explosive device (IED) ripped through the sanctuary, leaving five dead and dozens more fighting for their lives in local hospitals. A major breakthrough in the Borno…

NDLEA 2026 Blitz: Baroness “Mama Kerosine” Nabbed, 22 Indians Detained in Cocaine Bust as National Sweep Uncovers Opioids, Skunk, in Coffee Shipments

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The NDLEA has launched into 2026 with a series of high-impact busts, reinforcing its relentless ‘War Against Drug Abuse.’ From intercepting Ketamine and Ecstasy hidden in coffee mixes bound for the UK and Zambia in late December, to the New Year’s seizure of 31.5kg of cocaine at Apapa Port, the agency remains a step ahead. Most recently, 22 Indian crew members from the MV Aruna Hulya were taken into custody following the discovery of illicit cargo on January 2nd. In a statement released Sunday, January 4, 2026, NDLEA Director of…

FG Capacity for Infrastructure Finance Strengthened by New Tax Laws, Says Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the harmonised tax laws will strengthen the finances of the federal government’s to fund infrastructure and other National developmental programs. He made this known during his new year speech, Tinubu said 2026 marks a critical phase in implementing the country’s tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. Tinubu further emphasised that the reforms are not about raising taxes, but about creating a structural reset, driving harmonisation and strengthening the social contract. He announced that the new tax legislation,…

Scores Feared Dead as Armed Assault Upends Peace in Shanga, Kebbi

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A wave of terror gripped the Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State following a sudden, lethal assault by gunmen that left numerous residents dead and scores of others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants struck unexpectedly, firing sporadically and triggering a mass exodus as families fled into nearby bushes and neighbouring villages for safety. While the exact death toll remains unconfirmed due to the scale of the displacement, local sources describe the attack as “unprecedented” for the historically peaceful area. Confirming the attack, the Kebbi State…