Reports have emerged on social media suggesting that Rev. (Dr.) Uma Ukpai, renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has passed away. The unconfirmed reports began circulating on Monday after Prophet Joel Ogebe posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter), which read: “A giant has gone to be with the Lord. My father, my father, the chariot of Israel. Heaven rejoices. Uyo.” Although Ogebe did not directly mention any name, the post quickly drew attention online, with many users speculating that it referred to Rev. Ukpai, whose ministry headquarters is located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom…
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The Lagos State Government has announced that construction of the $3 billion Green Line Rail Project, which will connect Marina to the Lekki-Epe corridor, is scheduled to commence in December 2025. The disclosure was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement shared via the state government’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. Osiyemi stated that the state had completed comprehensive feasibility studies and conducted extensive stakeholder engagements along the Lekki-Epe corridor in preparation for the takeoff of the project. According to him, the Green Line — designed to be completed within two to…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced that the state will host the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week, assuring that the event will be one of the best in the country’s history. The Governor made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the National President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, and members of his Executive Committee at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. Governor Sani pledged to nominate two government officials to serve on the National Planning Committee and three others on the Local Organising Committee. He noted that the theme for the 2026…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Before his appointment, Anabraba served as the Commissioner for Lands and Survey under Governor Fubara’s administration. Anabraba held the position prior to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State six months ago. It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had declared an emergency rule in the state, during which he suspended Governor Fubara and the entire State House of Assembly. The President also appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs during…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned members of the public against dealing with Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed officer allegedly using the agency’s name to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement issued on Monday, the DSS said Godwin, who was sacked from the Service, has continued to impersonate a serving officer and engage in fraudulent activities. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public of the activities of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff. He is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting members of…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, who allegedly shot and killed his wife before taking his own life at the Wawa Cantonment in Niger State. According to a statement released by Capt. Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, the tragic incident occurred on October 11 at the 221 Battalion quarters within the cantonment. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the soldier, who was on duty within the cantonment, sought permission from his superior to attend to some personal issues but failed to return to his post,” Nwankwo stated. He said…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate removal of Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon as Chairman of the Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board. The development was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, who, however, did not specify the reason for her dismissal. Governor Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Dr. Rita Otibho Erewele as Ekhoragbon’s replacement. The statement described Dr. Erewele as a seasoned educationist and administrator with over 20 years of distinguished service in Nigeria’s education sector. “She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Planning, as well as…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining zero tolerance for insecurity across the state. Speaking during a meeting with the Elders Consultative Forum in Birnin Kebbi, the governor emphasized that lasting peace and security can only be achieved through collective efforts involving government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and citizens. Idris disclosed that his administration has implemented several strategic measures to strengthen the state’s security architecture. These include the establishment of a State Security Committee chaired by the governor, improved intelligence gathering, investment in technology-driven security operations, and the creation of additional…
A major peace agreement has been reached between several communities in Katsina State and bandit leaders operating within the Funtua Zone, aimed at ending years of hostilities and insecurity in the region. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, revealing that the accord involved representatives from Bakori, Kafur, Malumfashi, Kankara, and Funtua Local Government Areas of the state. According to Makama, the meeting took place on October 12, 2025, at Kakumi Village in Bakori LGA, under the framework of the Operation Safe Corridor initiative. He explained that the dialogue was convened…
The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Sani, has expressed concern that the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains compromised due to the presidency’s control over its funding and appointments. Sani made the remark on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television, while reacting to the recent appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman. He warned that the current structure of Nigeria’s electoral system makes the commission vulnerable to manipulation and influence from the executive arm of government. “It’s a big historic task. In fact, for the new chairman of INEC,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the date for the final computer-based examination (CBT) for all successful Superintendent Cadre applicants. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the Service disclosed that the examination will hold on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, simultaneously across the six geopolitical zones of the country. “The Final Computer-Based Examination (CBT) for all successful Superintendent Cadre applicants has been scheduled for Tuesday, 14th October 2025, across the six geopolitical zones of the country,” the statement read. According to the NCS, the exercise will take place in designated states and centres…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the country, assuring that ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will soon begin to yield positive results. Akpabio gave the charge at an interactive session with All Progressives Congress (APC) youths tagged “An Uncommon Evening with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio,” organised over the weekend in Abuja by the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel. He encouraged young Nigerians to remain optimistic about the nation’s future, stressing that faith, positivity, and personal responsibility were vital to national transformation. “The world was…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the rising level of mental stress among Nigerians, attributing it to the worsening economic hardship across the country. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday to mark World Mental Health Day, Obi said that poverty, unemployment, and the daily struggle for survival have pushed many citizens—especially the youth—into hopelessness, criminality, and, in some cases, suicide. Citing a recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the former Anambra State governor revealed that about 40 million Nigerians are currently living with mental health conditions, yet…
The Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, following allegations of gross irregularities. The decision came after the Assembly received a petition from two citizens representing the “Concerned Stakeholders of Delta State,” accusing the university’s Governing Council and Management of violating the approval granted by the Visitor to the University and Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. According to the petition, the university allegedly employed over 400 persons—exceeding the Governor’s approved recruitment quota of 100 by more than 300…
The Lagos State Government has demolished at least 17 buildings encroaching on the right-of-way (RoW) of the Ikota River alignment in Lekki. The demolition, carried out on Saturday, was led by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who conducted an on-site inspection alongside a monitoring and enforcement team, accompanied by journalists. This development comes less than two weeks after the state government pulled down 19 illegal structures within the Trade Fair Complex. Wahab explained that the ministry had received multiple complaints about illegal land reclamation in the Ikota River corridor, which had significantly narrowed the river’s…
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled an attack on Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering five dane guns and two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing assailants. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the success followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected bandits from the forest. According to the statement, on October 9, 2025, troops stationed at Tapga Ngasawa Village received reliable information from locals in Majebiyu Village that a group of armed…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a fundamental reform of Nigeria’s legal and judicial philosophy, criticizing the courts’ persistent tendency to prioritize procedural technicalities over substantive justice. Osinbajo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Professor of Law, made the call on Thursday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the second Professor Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture, organized by the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. He emphasized that the justice system must serve the people by ensuring fairness and equity, rather than celebrating procedural rigidity or exploiting technical loopholes. “The essence of justice is not in the form but in…
Prominent socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on Nigerians to unite and resist any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on her official X handle, the activist stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot rig elections without the cooperation of citizens. According to her, electoral malpractice thrives because many Nigerians remain passive, expecting divine intervention instead of taking collective responsibility. “No rigging can happen without our support,” Yesufu stated. “INEC is not the problem. The people in INEC are the problem and they are among the 220 million people. There…
President Vladimir Putin has admitted Russia’s role in the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane that occurred on Christmas Day in 2024, killing 38 people. Speaking in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, Putin said the investigation into the tragic incident involving Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was nearing completion. The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was en route from Baku to Aktau, Kazakhstan, crashed near the Kazakh coast, killing passengers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, along with five crew members. Putin disclosed that the crash was caused by a combination of factors, including Russian…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has urged Governor Alex Otti to stop using the name of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for political publicity. Ikonne said instead of seeking attention through sensitive national issues, Governor Otti should focus on governance and provide transparent accountability to the people of Abia State. The APC chieftain made the call in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Ujo Justice. He accused the governor of exploiting emotional issues to divert attention from…