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Community

Group donates to orphanage, encourages Nigerians to lend helping hands

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A faith-based group’s donation to an orphanage underscores a powerful model of community transformation, moving beyond charity to advocate for a cultural shift where consistent, collective action—no matter how small—creates significant societal impact. The initiative uniquely links personal spiritual growth with practical accountability systems, demonstrating that structured community engagement is key to sustainable outreach. This approach challenges both individuals and institutions to recognize that systemic support for the vulnerable is a shared responsibility, where everyday contributions are vital. Ultimately, the group positions compassionate action

General News

Tinubu has genuine intentions for Nigeria’s security, prosperity — APC

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The APC leverages a Christmas event to publicly reaffirm President Tinubu’s stated commitment to national security, economic revitalization, and unity, framing it as a genuine and inspirational agenda. The party leadership simultaneously positions Lagos State under its governance as a proven, long-term safe haven, directly linking this local stability to the broader national vision. This synthesis of religious messaging with political advocacy serves to bolster public confidence and calls for collective citizen action in support of the administration’s goals. Ultimately, the event functions as a

Uncategorized

Take advantage of new media to propagate Islamic values, Pate urges Muslims

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A senior academic urges the Muslim community to strategically harness new media and AI as essential tools for propagating Islamic values, framing them as a double-edged sword that can lead to spiritual reward or peril. He warns that while these technologies create opportunities for global outreach and community development, they also pose significant risks through misinformation and job displacement. The call emphasizes responsible use—promoting unity and accurate religious teaching while strictly avoiding hate speech and falsehoods. This positions digital literacy and ethical engagement not merely as technical skills,

Elections

Osun 2026: Adeleke ‘s emergence remains valid, says S’West Accord

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The Accord party’s South-West leadership has decisively unified behind Governor Ademola Adeleke, endorsing him as both their 2026 gubernatorial candidate and national leader following his defection from the PDP. Crucially, the party’s previously warring factions have reconciled to present a united front, simultaneously disowning a former chairman who had defected to the APC. This consolidation of power positions Adeleke as a formidable contender, effectively nullifying any rival claims to the party’s

Economy/Business

OGFZA says 10-year tax exemption key to sustaining $24bn free zone investments

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OGFZA warns that applying Nigeria’s new 2025 tax law to oil and gas free zones risks destabilizing over $24 billion in long-term investments and hundreds of thousands of jobs. The authority advocates for a critical 10-year tax exemption to provide operators a transition period, arguing that policy consistency is essential to maintain investor confidence and the zones’ significant export growth. FIRS acknowledges the reforms aim to modernize the fiscal framework with a focus on compliance for these zones, not taxing profits. Both

Elections

Osun 2026: Adeleke remains Accord Party’s only legal candidate- Chairman

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The Accord Party in Osun has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke its sole legitimate candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election, dismissing a rival faction’s primary as an illegal “political charade” orchestrated by the opposition. Party leadership asserts that the faction and its purported candidate, Clement Bamigbola, lack any legal or moral authority, as its members were previously expelled for misconduct. This position is framed as incontestable under the Electoral Act 2022 and party constitution,

General News

NNPC Ltd contains Escravos-Lagos pipeline fire

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NNPC Ltd. has successfully contained a fire on the critical Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System, with the affected section isolated and no threat to communities or personnel. A swift, coordinated response involving regulators and contractors enabled immediate control and a preliminary site inspection. The operator has activated its Business Continuity Plan to mitigate supply chain impacts, demonstrating operational resilience. This incident underscores NNPC’s stated commitment to safety, environmental protection, and maintaining stakeholder communication during crises.

General News

Mortuary attendant in police net over alleged organ harvesting in Edo

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A mortuary attendant in Edo State has been arrested following explosive allegations of harvesting vital organs from a corpse, which triggered a near-lynching by enraged relatives who discovered the body desecrated. This incident exposes severe vulnerabilities and potential criminality within local mortuary operations, risking public trust and community stability. The police intervention prevented mob violence, underscoring the volatile intersection of ritualistic crime allegations and vigilante justice. Authorities are now conducting a critical investigation that must not only address this specific case but

General News

Unity, key to overcoming challenges in Northern Nigeria, says Enenche

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A unified Christian community is presented as the critical, non-negotiable foundation for overcoming the existential security and humanitarian crises in Northern Nigeria. Pastor Paul Enenche argues that strategic unity—of spirit, speech, action, and prayer—creates an “irresistible and indestructible” force against division and violence. This call is amplified by political and traditional leaders who stress that internal solidarity must be coupled with external pressure, demanding government accountability, international justice, and the right of displaced communities to

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