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By Ifeoma Ikem The African Church Cathedral in Lagos was filled with joy and reverence as families, members, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the elevation of 10 Canons as Archdeacons. His Eminence, Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, Primate of the African Church, urged the newly elevated Archdeacons to remain loyal to Christ and the Church, and to be grateful to God for their elevation. Speaking on the sidelines of the Elevation Service, Primate Abbe emphasized that the Archdeacons had worked diligently and deserved their elevation, saying, “Let your life be an offering to God.”He described the elevation service as a significant…

In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine weighing 30.1 kilograms concealed onboard the MV Aruna, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel. The seizure occurred on Friday, January 2, 2026; the first working day of the new year at the Greenview Terminal within Apapa Port, Lagos. The illicit substance was carefully hidden aboard the ship, underscoring the sophisticated tactics employed by smugglers attempting to exploit the nation’s busiest seaport. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller…

Pastor Ben Eragbai, the general overseer of Divine Appointment Ministry International says insecurity remains a pervasive and critical challenge across Nigeria which poses a direct threat and imminent danger to the citizens. Eragbai who said this during a praise service at his church headquarters in Ajah Lagos noted that the worsening situation is impacting all citizens nationwide. The praise service is an annual event which the church do to appreciate God Almighty and return all the praises to him for his mercy and grace from January to December. He noted that Nigerians face daily anxiety on highways, farms, and in…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster the national economy. The numbers reflect this success: under Dr. Dantsoho’s stewardship, sustained port efficiencies helped propel Nigeria’s international trade to ₦5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. His impact extends to national fiscal policy, where he successfully implemented the presidential mandate to trade petroleum in Naira,…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster the national economy. The numbers reflect this success: under Dr. Dantsoho’s stewardship, sustained port efficiencies helped propel Nigeria’s international trade to ₦5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. His impact extends to national fiscal policy, where he successfully implemented the presidential mandate to trade petroleum in Naira,…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Saturday hosted the wedding of his son, Samuel Aondoakura Akume, to Deborah Ershima, daughter of Engineer Msula Atoga, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, coming shortly after the SGF’s own recent marriage to Queen Zaynab Otiti Obanor (Ngohemba). Although deliberately modest, the ceremony drew an impressive assemblage of high-ranking dignitaries, reflecting Senator Akume’s stature in national politics. Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the wedding reception as representative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was warmly received by the SGF and the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr.…

The family of Tony Elumelu has donated food items to orphanage homes across Lagos, Edo and Delta states, as part of its end-of-year humanitarian outreach. The donation exercise, which covered six orphanage homes in Lagos State and three each in Edo and Delta states, was flagged off in Lagos by the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu, at the Hearts of Gold Children Hospice, Masha, Surulere. The items distributed included essential food staples, notably 1,730 bags of rice and 290 bags of beans, aimed at supporting vulnerable children and easing the burden on caregivers as they prepare for…

The narrative surrounding Her Highness Zaynab Otiti Obanor, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is being fundamentally reshaped, moving beyond spousal association to reveal a seasoned professional with an independent legacy in development and diplomacy. Contrary to reductive social media portrayals, investigations reveal a figure long accustomed to the weight of responsibility, operating with purpose in spheres where visibility is secondary to verifiable outcomes. Her career, articulated by colleagues as one of “clarity and humility,” is anchored in youth empowerment, humanitarian coordination, and institutional development across multiple continents. “The spotlight is new, not the capacity,” a…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Primate of the African Church Cathedral, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the security of citizens’ lives and properties, emphasizing that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government. Speaking during his Christmas Day message, Abbe commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its multi-faceted approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He, however, urged the government to do more, citing the need for individual support in tackling insecurity. “Let us love one another and forget Yoruba, Ibo, or Hausa, until we have lasting solutions,” Abbe appealed, stressing the…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Primate of the African Church Cathedral, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Osayande Abbe, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the security of citizens’ lives and properties, emphasizing that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government. Speaking during his Christmas Day message, Abbe commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its multi-faceted approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He, however, urged the government to do more, citing the need for individual support in tackling insecurity. “Let us love one another and forget Yoruba, Ibo, or Hausa, until we have lasting solutions,” Abbe appealed, stressing the…