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Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai ‘Sleeps’ at 80 Renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his family, who said he passed away on October 6 2025 at the age of 80. The family described his passing as a “glorious transition” from a life of devoted service to eternal rest. Ukpai, widely recognised as a spiritual general and founding father of faith, dedicated over six decades of his life to evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of God’s power. The…

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical. Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity. In compliance with the…

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has attributed the surge in cooking gas price to temporary supply disruptions and market exploitation by some operators. The association’s National President, Oladapo Olatunbosun, stated this on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, monitored by The Punch. He said there had been no official increment in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, blaming the hike on opportunistic marketers taking advantage of supply gaps caused by the recent strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria against the Dangote Refinery. He said, “I sympathise with Nigerians…

The federal government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has earmarked N70 billion to implement a mini-grid solar power project in some tertiary institutions. The project was approved by President Bola Tinubu under the 2025 intervention cycle of TETFund. Speaking at the first town hall meeting convened by TETFund, Chairman of TETFund Board of Trustees, Aminu Bello Masari, said the project will provide renewable and sustainable energy solutions to twelve selected institutions across the country. The institutions include Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State; Northwest University, Kano; Ambrose Alli University, Edo State; Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has flagged off the construction of a 4.2-kilometre Onosa/Onosa Y Junction–Fokunmade/Onosa Road in Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, Sanwo-Olu said the road would run from Onosa Road through Onosa Y Junction to Fokunmade and connect to Onosa Road 4 leading to the Expressway. He said the project, to be completed within 18 months, would feature modern infrastructure that ensures safety, efficient drainage, and illumination. “The Onosa Road project is designed to deliver lasting infrastructural value to the people of Ibeju-Lekki,” he…

Dr Matthew Verghis, Country Director, World Bank Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to reduce inflation, particularly food inflation, to bridge the gap between policy and people. Verghis said this based on the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report, titled: “From Policy to People: Bringing the Reforms Gains Home” in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the NDU report showed that Nigeria had made significant strides in stabilising its economy. According to Verghis, growth has picked up, revenues has risen, debt indicators are improving, the foreign exchange market is stabilising, reserves are rising and inflation is finally beginning…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The screening, designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates below the age of 16 are considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session, was conducted by experts put together by the exam body. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the Chairman of the Abuja Centre for the screening of under-16 candidates, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the exercise, which was also held simultaneously in Owerri…

President Bola Tinubu has accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second term in office. Mr Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial term of five years. The appointment, which was renewed in 2020, has now expired due to the passage of time. President Tinubu thanked Mr Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure. President Tinubu also directed that Mr Yakubu…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded justice over the recent Christian killings in Nigeria, calling on authorities to address the growing religious violence in Nigeria. The association also clarified its position on the claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country, stressing that while many Christian communities have suffered violent attacks, its advocacy has always been guided by justice, peace, and truth. The association’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. The clarification followed recent comments by United States Senator Ted Cruz, who accused Nigerian authorities of orchestrating…

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has revealed that he resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to protect his integrity and prevent distractions to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He had resigned from his post on Tuesday, amid controversies surrounding academic records and allegations of certificate forgery. Nnaji, whose resignation was confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday, said in a statement on Tuesday that he stepped down after “deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.” According to him, his exit followed “an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks” targeted…