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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” is working for FCT residents. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, after inspecting ongoing projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu. One of the projects inspected is the ongoing construction of the left-wing service lane of the Outer Southern Expressway to Wassa Junction. Others are the ongoing construction of interchange to connect Wole Soyinka way with Murtala Mohammed Expressway and the extension for Obafemi Awolowo Way (N5), from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III. The minister expressed confidence that the projects were among those expected to be inaugurated to celebrate Tinubu’s second anniversary. Wike said: “Indeed, President Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ is working and the people are happy. “We were at Wassa Junction, that’s on the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) leading to Wassa J...

I, Hon. Chief (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE), Director-General of the Oyo State Liaison Office for Abuja and Lagos, extend warm birthday wishes to our esteemed brother and valued media team member, Akinwale Bodija, the visionary founder and driving force behind BOWA Media Inc. As you celebrate another remarkable year of life, I pray that the great Lord continues to be your strength, guide, and source of inspiration. May this new journey bring you boundless joy, unparalleled prosperity, and fulfillment in all your endeavors. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed, and I am honored to celebrate you today and always. You are a perfect gentleman, a shining example of integrity, and a beacon of hope for many. Your contributions to our media team have been invaluable, and I am grateful for your tireless efforts. Wishing you a lifetime of sound health, wealth, happiness, and continued success in all your pursuits. May God bless you...

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation character leveled against him by veteran Fuji musician Akorede Saheed, aka Saheed Osupa. The ‘zazoo-zeh’ crooner, however, received bail of N1 million and other stringent bail conditions, including providing two sureties in like sum. According to the court’s directive, one of the sureties must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, while the other must be a property owner within a Government Reserved Area in Ilorin, supported by a valid Certificate of Occupancy.

Reno Omokri has opened up on the reason he decided to stop criticizing President Bola Tinubu like he did before the 2023 elections. Omokri, a vocal critic, while speaking on Breakfast Central on Thursday, said his initial opposition to the President was based on his academic credentials and alleged links to drug-related activities. However, a personal investigation into Tinubu’s educational background in September 2022 led him to withdraw his previous claims and urged others to stop spreading misinformation. Omokri also stated that the Supreme Court’s verdict later prompted him to rethink his position about Tinubu. He said, “I met with individuals there; I was given inconsiderable evidence that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu attended, passed his exams, and graduated from Chicago State University. And after that date, I changed completely. “The Supreme Court decision…said that they’ve looked into the drug issue and he was not a drug convict; it was not even a conviction again...

As the Muslim community bids farewell to the 2025 Ramadan, Hon Chief (Dr) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE), Oyo State Director-General Liaison Office for Abuja and Lagos, has urged Muslims to hold on to the valuable lessons learned during the holy month. As the Muslim community marks the end of Ramadan, Dr. OTOPE charged Muslims Umma to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, love, and compassion that defined the holy month. He wished them a joyous Eid-ul-Fitr celebration filled with happiness, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones.  Dr. OTOPE also extended his warmest greetings to his constituents in Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, wishing them joyous Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.  "As we bid farewell to Ramadan, let us carry the lessons of this holy month with us," Dr. OTOPE said. "Let us continue to demonstrate the values of love, compassion, and sacrifice that define us as Muslims."

The President Bola Tinubu-led government, on Wednesday, declared the 31st of March (Monday) and 1st of April, 2025 (Tuesday) as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo, in the announcement, congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. He urged all Muslims to “embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.” Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use this festive period to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.