Nigeria’s former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, is dead. Aged 69, the ex-police chief reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. Following his retirement in 2016, he continued to serve the country in various roles, most notably as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), a position he assumed in January 2023 under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was later removed from the role in June 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. A distinguished intelligence officer, Arase once headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau,…
Author: Ayo Oye
Read More
President Bola Tinubu has sent warm felicitations to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President joins the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest, whose compassion for the poor and underprivileged continues to influence people-centred development policies in Nigeria and Africa. President Tinubu highlights the priest’s sacrifice in balancing his spiritual and intellectual works with practical guides on how democracy can impact development and good governance worldwide. The President remarks: “Bishop Kukah’s role in the struggle for the return of democracy…
BRASÍLIA — Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has held talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca Galípolo, to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries. The engagement, which took place during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, formed part of a broader working visit by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) team to the Banco Central do Brasil. In addition to the Governor’s high-level discussions, the delegation also held a series of technical meetings with their Brazilian counterparts, covering monetary policy, financial stability, and regulatory cooperation. Cardoso highlighted the importance of deepening institutional ties and…
● I am Overwhelmed by Show of Love – Gov. Adeleke Osun public servants Thursday, trooped out in their thousands in what they called appreciation solidarity rally in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke for all his support and care for Osun workers since he took over state governance in 2022. In a consistent demonstration of passionate embrace of the governor and his policies, the workers led by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina as early as 8:00am this morning assembled at the secretariat gate, dancing and singing for the state governor. By the time the state governor arrived the…
The League of Imam and Alfas, Osun State chapter, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent efforts to reform the Nigerian economy and make life better for the people. Rising from its meeting that was well attended in Osogbo, the League also prayed for the success of the Tinubu administration. The meeting also reviewed the ongoing voter registration, the withholding of Osun local government allocations and the ongoing controversy within the muslim ummah in the South West. A communique issued at the end of the meeting and signed by the Grand Imam of Osun State, Imam Musa Animasahun…
*Air Peace to operate direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. At a joint press conference in Brasília during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu said Petrobras’ return would reignite economic cooperation in the energy sector between the two countries. “We have the largest gas repository. So I don’t see why Petrobras doesn’t join as a partner in Nigeria as soon as possible. I appreciate President Lula’s promise that this will be done as soon as…
Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has become the third Nigerian company and the fourth in Africa to be welcomed into the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP). This was announced in London by IOGP, the global organisation of oil and gas companies and associations, that share best practices and data on health, safety, environment and operations. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the association, Mr. Graham Henley, said, “I am delighted to welcome Renaissance Africa Energy Company to IOGP. Having worked in Nigeria some years ago, I understand both their challenges but also the tremendous expertise and insights…
•Facility projected to rake in $250 million export turnover at full operation •‘Lagos remains a trailblazer in turning challenges to opportunities’ — Nigeria First Lady An industrial leather processing and manufacturing factory opened in Mushin — a vast trading suburb of Lagos State — is projected to position Lagos as the leather logistics capital in West Africa. The fully equipped state-of-the-art factory, developed and delivered by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, will generate 10,000 direct jobs for clusters of artisans operating across the leather production value chain. The facility was formally commissioned on Saturday by the Nigeria First Lady, Senator Oluremi…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has consoled the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Sani Ododo. Akpabio, in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described the death of the governor’s father as a loss to the entire people of Kogi State. The Senate President described late Alhaji Ahmed Sani Ododo as a committed Muslim, caring and supportive father and a strict disciplinarian. He urged Governor Ododo to take heart and be consoled by the rich legacies of his…
Golf reporters in Abuja have joined stakeholders in appealing to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to reopen the prestigious IBB International Golf & Country Club for the good of the sport and the community. The club, one of Nigeria’s most popular golfing facilities, has remained closed following a lingering leadership crisis that prompted the Minister’s intervention earlier in the year. His decisive action, which included shutting down the club for renovation and membership review, initially received widespread commendation as a step towards restoring peace and order. On April 5, 2025, Minister Wike reconstituted the club’s…