Ayomide Kuku

Poor Funding, Manpower Gaps Hindering Military’s Use Of Technology — NCTC

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has said inadequate funding and manpower shortages are significantly limiting the Nigerian Armed Forces’ ability to fully deploy technology to enhance operational effectiveness. The Coordinator of the Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, made this known during a lecture delivered at the inauguration of Naval Warfare Course 10 in Calabar…

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President Tinubu Approves Commercial Oil Drilling, Olokola Deep Seaport In Ogun State

Nigeria’s energy and maritime landscape is set for a major shift as President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling in Ogun State, officially positioning the state as an emerging oil-producing hub. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed the approval on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western…

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Lagos Unveils N200m Grant For Young Agripreneurs

Sanwo-Olu Signs ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Lagos Budget Into Law, Unveils “Shared Prosperity” Agenda

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, officially setting the financial direction of Africa’s largest city for the coming fiscal year. The signing ceremony was held at the Conference Room of Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, following the Lagos State House of Assembly’s approval of the…

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LASTMA, Fire Service Avert Major Inferno After Diesel Tanker Crash On Liverpool Bridge

A major fire disaster was narrowly avoided on Monday after operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, swiftly responded to a diesel tanker accident on Liverpool Bridge inward Mile 2, Lagos. The incident involved an articulated Iveco tanker (registration number RBC 98 XX)…

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hands Trump Nobel Peace Prize Medallion During White House Visit

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday presented U.S. President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medallion during a high-level visit to the White House, a symbolic gesture she described as recognition of what she called Trump’s “historic” role in ending Nicolás Maduro’s rule in Venezuela. Two White House officials confirmed to CBS…

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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, Ghana, 73 Other Countries

The United States has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, in a sweeping move that further tightens entry into the country. The decision, announced on Wednesday, is President Donald Trump’s latest action aimed at restricting immigration as the US government reassesses its screening and vetting…

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POPULAR NIGERIAN GOSPEL SINGER BUNMI ADEOYE “OMIJE OJUMI” DIES AFTER PROLONGED ILLNESS

Popular Nigerian gospel musician Bunmi Adeoye Akinnanu, widely known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, has died. The singer reportedly passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness linked to a leg ailment, months after publicly appealing for prayers and divine healing. Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Nigerian gospel music…

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NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Fake Kiss Condoms in Lagos, Abuja, Other Markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a nationwide warning over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss brand condoms in major markets across Nigeria, citing serious public health risks. In a statement released on Monday and tagged Public Alert No. 042/2025, the agency said it received intelligence from DKT International…

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FG Writes Off $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt After Presidential Approval

President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a significant portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s outstanding debt to the Federation Account, wiping off about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion following a reconciliation of records between both parties. The approval was disclosed in a document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…

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The Quiet Power of Everyday Foods: Why What You Eat Daily Matters More Than You Think

Healthy living is often marketed as dramatic — strict diets, expensive supplements and extreme lifestyle changes. But health experts say the real foundation of wellness lies not in trends, but in everyday choices, especially the foods we eat consistently. Much like bananas — simple, accessible and often overlooked — many ordinary foods quietly support the…

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