Author: Khadijah Olowode

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of David Parish, Region 20, Victoria Island, Lagos, has been transferred from the church. And another Pastor in the RCCG fold, Pastor Kayode Pitan has stepped in as the new pastor. Reports stated that Pastor Idowu Iluyomade has been moved to RCCG Throne of Grace, Ebute Metta, Lagos, which serves as the headquarters of the mission. This transfer was officially confirmed on Sunday, 2 June, 2024 during the monthly thanksgiving service held across all RCCG parishes. Iluyomade’s new role is at the RCCG Region 1, Ebute Metta, where…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby informs the general public that the Labour Union has shut down the national grid, resulting in black out nationwide. The national grid shut down occured at about 2.19am this morning, 3rd June 2024. At about 1:15am this morning, the Benin Transmission Operator under the Independent System Operations unit of TCN reported that all operators were driven away from the control room and that staff that resisted were beaten while some were wounded in the course of forcing them out of the control room and without any form of control or supervision, the Benin Area…

Media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, has married for the fifth time at the age of 93. According to Sky News, Rupert tied the knot with Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired molecular biologist, at a wedding at Moraga, his vineyard and estate in California. Ms Zhukova, from Moscow, wore a white dress while Mr Murdoch wore a dark suit and patterned yellow tie. The couple met at a family gathering last year. Mr Murdoch, who has six children, is chairman emeritus of News Corporation, which owns The Sun, as well as American media giants such as Fox News and the Wall Street…

Large consignments of codeine-based syrup and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis worth over N2.1 billion in street value have been intercepted at the Port Harcourt seaports, Onne and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). At the Lagos airport, NDLEA officers with the cooperation of other security agencies on Friday, 31 May, 2024 intercepted a large consignment of Loud, packed in eight suitcases, containing 320 parcels with a total weight of 164.50kg of the strong psychoactive substance coming from Canada on a KLM flight via Amsterdam, Netherlands. The consignment estimated…

The Omoluabi Progressives, a caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has commenced the registration of its members across the state. They were led by the immediate-past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the leaders of the caucus at the June edition of its monthly stakeholders meeting in Ilesa, on Saturday, 1 June, 2024. The caucus also unveiled its website, which will allow members the opportunity to follow its activities, as well as register for its membership all over the world. Addressing the stakeholders after registering his membership of the caucus from Ward 08, Ilesa East…

By Kayode Odunaro In my political and public service life that started with political appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Military Administrator of Ogun State in May 1997, I had a stint of Lagos State politics with my joining the team of the Hon. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Alimosho Federal Constituency sometimes in 2011 shortly after my service as Special Adviser to the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Dimeji Bankole. The stint was supposed to be short as my joining the now Senator Adeola was premised on his movement to Ogun State to contest to represent Ogun West…

By Abimbola ogunnaike A 54-year-old woman has joyfully shared her testimony after giving birth to her first child following 13 years of marriage. This remarkable event has brought immense happiness to her and her family, serving as a powerful story of hope and perseverance. For over a decade, the woman, a Bowen University staff and her spouse faced the challenges and emotional strains that come with infertility. Despite societal pressures and numerous obstacles, they remained steadfast in their faith and continued to hope for a child. According to the nephew of the woman who shared the video on Twitter (X),…

Omolabake Ndako, an exceptional 26-year-old undergraduate, emerged as one of the title holders of the prestigious Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant held recently in 2017/2018. As an accomplished queen, Omolabake is now set to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Miss Heritage International 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Omolabake Ndako, beauty, intelligence, and captivating personality will be one the country will be looking to hinge on as to impress the judges at the biggest stage Internationally, enroute leading to her victory at the Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant she was an epitome of a thorough charisma woman. And now her remarkable achievement…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The internal war in the global United Methodist Church(UMC) has taken a new dimension as the Southern Conference of the church in Taraba State disassociated itself from the recent decision by the General Conference to approve same-sex marriage among its adherents. The group, on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 in a press briefing held in Jalingo, the state capital, labelled the move as “unholy” and “unethical,” saying the South Conference rejects the legislation adopted in the General Conference of the church in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America. Led by the Director of Connectional Ministries, Rev Philip…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Director-General of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria(MAN), Ajayi Kadri, has confirmed that the organised private sector has accepted the Federal Government’s proposal for a new minimum wage of N60,000. Ajayi , who made this disclosure this during an interview with Channels TV in Abuja on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 clarified that ongoing negotiations between the government, the private sector and labour were focused on establishing a minimum wage rather than a living wage which represents the lowest amount that can be paid to any worker in the country. According to him, both labour and private businesses have…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has penned a one year contract extension with Scottish giants, Rangers FC The experienced centre-back who arrived Ibrox for the first time in 2020, rejoined Rangers for a second spell last summer The Nigerian enjoyed a successful first spell in Glasgow, playing a crucial part in the title winning season in 2020/21 and lifting the Scottish Cup in 2021/22. “I am very, very happy and privileged to be able to extend my contract at a club like Rangers. I have said in the past I wish I…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 172 players from across the country are expected to converge at the Ibom golf course for the 2024 Ibom championship tourney, which kicks off Saturday, 1 June, 2024 ( in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The players, including former governors, deputy governors, and senators, among others, will slug it out for the various prizes during the tournament tagged “Ibom 2024 Open.” The captain of the golf course, Usenobong Akpabio, who made this disclosure while addressing a press conference at Ibom Golf Country on Friday, 31 May, 2024, said all is set for the tournament. “We are…

The wait is finally over! ‘Offshoot’, a thrilling new film that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on Friday, 14 June, 2024. Produced by Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Benjamin Abejide Adeniran and directed by a Ugandan filmmaker Ayeny T. Steve, this film delivers an emotional and action-packed narrative that explores the depths of familial bonds and personal sacrifice. ‘Offshoot’ opens with Modesire Mbakwe, affectionately known as Dee, celebrating her 40th birthday following her recent appointment as the Acting Head of Investigation and Operations at the National Drug Agency (NDA). Dee’s…

By Adebanjo Mokolu When President Bola Tinubu took office at the helm of Africa’s largest democracy, he said in my inaugural address that Nigeria is “too great a nation and too grounded as a people to rob ourselves of our finest destiny.” It was a statement of commitment to govern and not rule, to consult and dialogue but never dictate. Now that we are a year into the Tinubu era, it would be useful to reflect on its achievements and the foundations it is building for a prosperous future. President Tinubu inherited an economy that despite its latent advantages -…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Niger State-born popular Islamic cleric Abdullateef Aliyu Maiyaki, popularly known as Mufti Yaks is dead. According to reports, Mufti Yaks, who is also a well-known motivational speaker died early hours of Saturday, I June, 2024, at the age of 20 at the National Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Renowned cleric and Islamic scholar, Mufti Ismail Ibn Menk revealed this Vis his Facebook page on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 Menk, the Zimbabwean Islamic speaker who is said to be the role model of the late Mufti Yaks paid his last respects praying that God should grant…

A staff of one of Nigeria’s first generation banks, First Bank Nigeria Plc, is on the run over alleged diversion of $29 million (N829 billion) into private accounts one of which belongs to his wife, reports thegazellenews.com. The fleeing staff, Tijani Muiz Adeyinka, worked at the Iganmu branch of the bank. The extent of the fraud which reports said went on for about two years is rocking the bank to its foundation as it struggles to meet the recapitalisation requirements recently put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to reports, the initial amount of the stolen money…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) has listed 25 customers who have unpaid electricity bills. The power company stated in a notice released on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 that it will disconnect all clients who do not settle their debts by June 3. The customers include: the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Airforce, Kogi State Government, and Niger State Government among others. The notice reads, “This is to inform the general that AEDC will disconnect all customers with outstanding electricity bills on June 3, 2024.” Emphasising the importance of timely payment for the continued operation, the company said, “Timely payment…

A delegation, to be led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the UK, Amb. Christian Okeke, leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in UK, will visit the Management of Teesside University to intervene on the allegations of unfair and unjust deportation order served on some Nigerian students, in the middle of their studies . The decision was taken at the end of a virtual meeting held between Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Representative of the Nigerian High Commission UK, Amb. Christian Okeke, President, Nigerian Students Union UK, Mr Yemi Soile, and many of…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s commitment to global efforts aimed at mitigating climate impacts and promoting sustainable development. He gave this commitment at the 4th Nations International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) held in Antigua and Barbuda with the theme: “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity.” President Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Environment, Hon. Balarabe Lawal said: “We must remind ourselves of the collective responsibility to support the sustainable development of small island nations that face unique and devastating challenges.” He decried that: “Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are at the frontline of global…

The Nigerian government has condemned the ongoing onslaught of Israel on Gaza, insisting that the fundamental human rights, including and especially that to life, of the vulnerable civilian population of Gaza must be preserved at all cost. Nigeria, in a statement signed by her Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar said: “The government and people of Nigeria condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the onslaught on defenseless civilians currently being witnessed in Gaza in the course of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The latest deadly attacks on the Rafah Displacement Camps in Southern Gaza on Sunday the 26th, which killed about…