Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted that Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and seven Northern states will experience above-normal rainfall in the coming days as the country approaches the peak of the rainy season. This is contained in the agency’s August weather outlook predictions and made available by the NiMet Meteorological Manager for Gombe, Gayus Musa, on Tuesday in Gombe. According to the agency, other states to experience downpour include Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe, Borno, and Kebbi. The agency said that August was expected to bring increased rainfall intensity and frequency, especially in the extreme northern regions. In view of the…

Diddy Denied Bail Again After $50 Million Request Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the second time, with a federal judge ruling that the music mogul must remain in custody until his sentencing in October — despite a $50 million bond offer from his legal team. Combs has been behind bars since his arrest in September on federal charges alleging he coerced former girlfriends into participating in drug-fueled sex acts involving male sex workers while he watched and recorded the encounters. Last month, he was acquitted of the most serious charges — racketeering and sex trafficking — but…

TVC Confirms Exit Of ‘Your View’ Host Morayo Afolabi-Brown After 12 Year Morayo Afolabi-Brown TVC Communications, the parent company of TVC News, TVC Entertainment, Max FM, Adaba FM, and Yanga FM, has confirmed the resignation of Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Managing Director of TVC Entertainment and long-standing host of the popular all-women talk show, Your View. Her departure was announced in a statement issued by the company’s Public Relations Manager, Edward Akintara, who revealed that Morayo’s final day with the organisation will be Thursday, August 29, 2025. “After 12 impactful years at the helm of Your View, Morayo has chosen to step…

FOOD Fidelity Bank Extends Food Bank Relief to Ado-Ekiti Residents Amid Rising Hunge Residents of Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State have become the latest beneficiaries of Fidelity Bank Plc’s Food Bank programme, as the financial institution continues its efforts to combat food insecurity and provide relief to underserved Nigerians. At a recent outreach event in the capital city of Ekiti State, hundreds of food packs were distributed to community members, marking another milestone in Fidelity Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment. The food relief initiative is part of the Fidelity Food Bank, a nationwide programme launched in April 2023 that has…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning the African championship at the 2025 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s AfroBasket. He commended the Coach Rena Makama-led female national team for defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling Afrobasket finals match on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, hailed D’Tigress for making Nigeria proud again by winning the competition for the seventh time in total and five…

A Engr. Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo The best way to find you is to lose yourself in the service of others. In a world often clouded by self- interest and greed, rare individuals emerge whose lives emanate hope and compassion, inspiring us all to strive for a brighter tomorrow. Engr, Temitayo Agemo’s philanthropic endeavours have continued to reflect her relentless dedication to societal growth in recent years. Her leadership qualities and exceptional understanding of human needs are a force to reckon with, as she consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to uplifting others. Her initiatives reflect a hostilic approach to empowerment addressing both…

Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway:Kebbi Section: 258 km x2 at ₦1.92tnSokoto Section: 120 km x2 at ₦912bn Biu–Numa Road (Borno/Adamawa): Revised to ₦61.76bn (from ₦15.4bn) Maraba–Keffi Road (Nasarawa): 43.6 km dualization at ₦76bn Ikorodu–Sagamu Road (Lagos): Variation of ₦11.42bn approved for completion Kashamu–Amshi–Guru–Gurus Road (Yobe):Revised to ₦23.4bn for binder courses and a new vehicle bridge Afe Babalola University Access Road (Ekiti):Revised to 14.4 km at ₦9.32bn due to funding constraints Trans-Saharan Highway (Oyo–Benue border):Revised from 180 km to 231.64 km; cost increased to ₦445.8bn due to soil failures and realignment Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (Sections 4A & 4B, Ogun & Ondo States): 80.35 km…

In reply, please quote;‎Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/478 Date: July 31st, 2025‎‎The Director of News‎…………………………….PRESS RELEASE IGP HOSTS SENATE COMMITTEE ON OIL THEFT, CHARTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK TO COMBAT CRUDE OIL THEFT Also Receives NHRC Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Professionalism, Human Rights Protection The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today 31st July, 2025, received a high-powered delegation from the Senate Committee on crude oil theft led by the Chairman, distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. This is part of strategic moves to discuss strategies to curb the onshore and offshore oil theft…

Press Release From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives July 29, 2025 Deputy Speaker, Kalu Withdraws Indigeneship Bill For Further Legislative Engagements Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before the parliament for further legislative engagements. In a statement on Tuesday night, Kalu said that the withdrawal has become necessary in the light of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill. He added that the Bill Analysis Report, forwarded by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) also made…

Date: Monday, 28th July, 2025Venue: Public Complaints Commission, Ogun State Office On Monday, 28th July, 2025, the Ogun State Office of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) had the honour of receiving globally renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on a courtesy visit. The event was marked by insightful engagements, a reaffirmation of public trust in the Commission and a renewed commitment to service delivery and social justice. The visit commenced with the formal introduction of the management team of the Commission, after which the Honorable Federal Commissioner, Hon. Morakinyo OgoOluwa Akinleye, delivered a welcome address. The Honourable Commissioner warmly welcomed…