The representative of the DG, NITDA Kashifu Inuwa, Mr Oladejo Olawumi, Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions Department delivering the opening remarks at the capacity building programme for ICT, Budget, Finance and Planning Officers of Federal Public Institutions, held at the eGovernment Centre, Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Kubwa, Abuja. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), In line with the presidential priority areas of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth and improving governance for effective service delivery, thus commenced a training programme for 1000 civil servants from various MDAs on Information Technology (IT) Project Clearance processes in…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Africa Literature Trust Fund is proud to announce the debut of *If I Were My Country’s President*, a thought-provoking poetry collection by acclaimed Nigerian media personality and poet Seunmanuel Faleye. Scheduled for release on March 1, 2025, the book delves deeply into the complexities of contemporary Nigerian society, offering fresh perspectives and actionable solutions to its critical issues. In this brilliantly written collection, Faleye uses his signature poetic style to explore an array of challenges plaguing modern Nigeria, including governance, social justice, economic disparity, and national cohesion. Each poem reflects his sharp insights and personal connection to the Nigerian narrative,…
Will APC’s Break Up Begin From Lagos As Primate Ayodele Foretold? By Ojelabi Cole The general overseer of INRI, Primate Elijah Ayodele made a statement some weeks ago that the All Progressive Congress (APC) will be destroyed and its destruction will start from Lagos state. As a political commentator, I found this prophecy or prediction funny and unattainable because if not for anything, Lagos state owns APC and APC owns Lagos. The foundation of APC started from Lagos and its roots will forever be in Lagos. As a matter of fact, by political reasoning, if every state chapter would scatter…
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, demonstrated religious tolerance by preaching at a pre-Ramadan lecture he was invited to in Lagos. The lecture, which took place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, was attended by Muslim faithfuls who were astonished by Primate Ayodele’s unprecedented gesture—not only gracing the event but also preaching to them in the spirit of unity. At the lecture, Primate Ayodele spoke on the subject of love, emphasizing that the only thing God desires from mankind is the expression of love, regardless of any differences. He explained that he has not come into this…
In a grand and prestigious ceremony, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, hosted a warm reception in honor of the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ogunlowo, PhD. The event, held at his residence, brought together top law enforcement officials, esteemed royal fathers, community leaders, and distinguished dignitaries from various sectors. The gathering emphasized the importance of community policing and the collaboration between security agencies and the public. Speaking at the event, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking highlighted the crucial role of synergy in ensuring effective policing and fostering…
Trump US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each — and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce the US national deficit. “We’re going to be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. The…
L-R: Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, H.E Eng. Mohamed Hamel presenting the award to Shell, Senior Vice President, Marno de Jong at the Gala Dinner, and Award Night of the 2025 edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja… Tuesday Shell Nigeria on Tuesday won the Best Upstream Company 2024 award at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) currently underway in Abuja. The award, received by Senior Vice President, Nigeria Marno de Jong celebrates the contributions of Shell companies in Nigeria, especially The Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production…
Drogba Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has thrown his weight behind his former coach, José Mourinho, following allegations of racism against the Portuguese tactician. Drogba, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, dismissed the claims in a post on X on Wednesday (formerly Twitter), stressing that he has known Mourinho for 25 years and could vouch for his character. Reacting to the controversy surrounding Mourinho’s alleged comments, Drogba urged Galatasaray fans to focus on supporting their team rather than engaging in the debate. “Dear @GalatasaraySK, you know how proud I was to wear the yellow and red jersey and my love…
AI A Shanghai man has been defrauded of $28,000 after falling victim to a long-distance relationship with an AI-generated girlfriend, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. According to state broadcaster CCTV, scammers used generative artificial intelligence software to create realistic video and still images of a young woman, who they presented as the fictional “Ms. Jiao.” The victim, identified as Mr. Liu, transferred nearly 200,000 yuan (nearly $28,000) to what he believed was his online lover’s bank account. The scammers used the fake images to persuade him that his “girlfriend” needed financial help to open a business and cover a relative’s…
FCMB logo A senior staff member of FCMB Banex Branch, Wuse II, Abuja, Mr. Muhammed Ajoge, has been kidnapped along the Abuja-Lokoja expressway. Ajoge, a native of Kogi State, was abducted on Saturday, February 22, 2025, around 2 p.m. while travelling alone to Okene to visit his father. Sources said armed men intercepted his vehicle, forced him to stop, and led him into the forest at gunpoint. Ajoge recently lost his mother, making the abduction even more distressing for his family. His kidnappers have since contacted his wife using his mobile phone, demanding a ₦30 million ransom. However, an initial…