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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, has congratulated fathers particularly, in his constituency, Oyo Zone and the state in general, on the occasion of the celebration of this year's Father’s Day. In a message made available to journalists from his office in Oyo, Hon. Oyekola appealed to fathers to continue to inject the right moral values into their children, in order to make them fulfil their God-given potentials in life. According to the Oyo-born lawmaker, Father's Day is an opportunity for…

There would be no further pilgrimage to Israel until the Israel/Iran conflict is resolved. This position was taken by the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), according to a report in the government-run News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The Commission's Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, June 17, in Abuja,the nation's capital. The statement was signed by Deputy Director/Head, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, Mr Celestine Toruka. The NCPC is the statutory body responsible for coordinating Christian pilgrimages from Nigeria to Israel and other holy sites worldwide. Adegbite, while addressing circulating reports claiming that Nigerian…

Dangote Refinery and petroleum products depot owners have increased their ex-depot prices of premium motor spirit (petrol) owing to the spike in global oil prices as Israel-Iran strikes entered day five on Tuesday, June 17. Data from Petroleumprice.ng showed that Dangote Refinery’s petrol price rose to N840 from N825 as of Monday. Also, Rainoil’s price surged to N900 from N850 per litre. Similarly, Fynefield and Mainland jerked their ex-depot prices to N930 and N920, adding N51 and N63, respectively. Other prices showed that Sigmund was selling at N920 per litre; Matrix Warri’s price was N910; NIPCO increased to N895 from…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue state tomorrow over the horrendous killings perpetrated in the North-Central State by killer herdsmen, the latest of which claimed over 200 lives weekend, the State Government has declared tomorrow a public holiday. A statement signed by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Deborah Serumun Aber, revealed that the holiday is applicable to the general public, pointing out, however, that essential service workers, including health workers, security agents, and bank personnel, were exempt from the holiday. The state government, according to the statement, urged residents to turn out in large numbers…

The caucus of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen in Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State has affirmed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. They denounced the alleged endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko for a second term, saying “we wish to state that our only valid and collective endorsements are for Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State Governor).'' In a statement by Delta North APC Chairmen made available to journalists on Tuesday, June 17, the party stalwarts said they were not part of any endorsement that did not uphold the…

In a celebration of dedication and excellence, Mandate Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Health, Environment and Social Services Secretariat (HSES), Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, was recognized as a Silent Hero in Quality Health Delivery at the 7th edition of the 2025 Nigeria Silent Heroes Awards (NSHA). The event took place at the Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja,the nation's capital. A press statement from the Secretariat said Dr. Fasawe, a medical doctor with a strong background in public health, is known for combining clinical expertise with administrative skill. ''Her work has consistently focused on improving health outcomes, promoting community well-being, and…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government is set to make a historic entry into the Guinness Book of Records, as it backs an attempt by Ibadan-based cyclist, Ebaide Joy, who will embark on a record-breaking motorcycle journey across 12 African countries in July. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Monday, the mission will not only challenge the Guinness World Record for the longest solo ride by a female biker - currently at 30,000 kilometers -, but also provide life-changing vocational training for 18 orphaned girls who have a similar background of…

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State, earlier billed for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18. Instead, he will travel to Benue State that day as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the North-Central State, according to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. The change of plans came on the heels of the gruesome killing of over 200 residents of Yelwata town, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state at the weekend by suspected Fulani killer herdsmen and the international limelight beamed on the unrelenting bloodletting in…

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Taraba State National Assembly lawmaker, Rep Mark Bako Useni has called on the people of Takum, Ussa and Donga federal constituency to continue to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who represents Takum, Ussa and Donga federal constituency at the House of Representatives, expressed confidence that continuous support for President Tinubu's administration would help attract more dividends of democracy to the region. Rep Useni, who was Speaker of the State House of Assembly, made the call during a media parley held at Takum, headquarters of Takum Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.…

In a ceremony that celebrated unsung contributors to national development, Director of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Resource Centre, Dr Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, received the coveted Silent Heroes Award for Education, at the Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja, the nation's capital. A quiet yet influential presence in Nigeria’s education sector for more than three decades, Dr Abdulrahim has guided the transformation of school and community libraries from dusty shelves to dynamic digital hubs. Her early years as a librarian cemented a passion for literacy; today, she drives sector-wide change through digital-literacy programmes, forward-looking policy direction, and large-scale capacity-building initiatives…