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  The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday, inaugurated the Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen Mosque, Adogba, Iwo Road, Ibadan, built by the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. Governor Makinde had, on October 19, 2019, promised to rebuild the Adogba Central Mosque from his personal resources, following plans to pull down the former structure to allow for the development of the Iwo Road Bus Terminals. The Sultan commended Governor Makinde for making a commitment to build the mosque and fulfilling it, saying: “When you see the way this mosque was before and it actually turned out to be this, you cannot but thank Allah for the life of Seyi Makinde for thinking this way and also doing it. “A lot of people say something but implementing it is always a problem,” he said. The NSCIA president-general, who conferred his name ‘Sa’ad’ on the Oyo State governor for embarking on building a house for

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the country after joining President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and the Government of Guinea-Bissau to celebrate their 50th Independence Anniversary and Armed Forces Day. President Tinubu arrived in Bissau on Thursday around 6 am for the ceremony and was warmly welcomed at the event which he attended at the invitation of President Embalo. Alongside other heads of state and government, he joined in the festivities in Bissau, the country’s capital. With them were the Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa; Gambia President, Adama Barrow.

  The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that a complete restructuring of Nigeria is needed if the country must move forward. Makinde stated this in Awka, on Thursday, during the 12th Annual Zik Lecture. According to the governor, over 60 years after independence, Nigeria has managed to remain indiscernible after going through the civil war and several elections. He eulogised the late Nnamdi Azikiwe, saying that the Zik of Africa fought to ensure Nigeria remained one. He said, “A complete restructuring of Nigeria is needed at the moment if the country must move forward. What we should be talking about right now is what structure will work best for us. “Zik was a dynamic man who was determined to play in accordance with the time. If Zik were alive today and still able to influence Nigeria, what would he be telling us right now? One thing for sure is that Zik will not be saying that because someone from this part of the country did not win the election, therefore, Nigeria should

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that the country lost about N1.3 trillion due to granting of waivers and concessions.  The Deputy Controller of Customs, Musa Mba, who represented the Controller General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, explained that the Customs would have generated more to the nation’s purse in 2023 if not because of waivers and concessions to investors. According to him, Nigeria lost about N1.3 trillion to waivers and concessions in 2023, this money would have added to fund servicing of debt. “We should look at alternative ways of granting incentives .this area should be looked into.” Concern about the development, the Chairman of the Joint Committee, Senator Sani Musa, said that the Senate would commence investigation into granting of waivers and concessions in the country. He said, “By now, we shouldn’t be taking about concession for cement manufacturers, we should not be taking about sugar importation. “We should not deny ourselves certain revenue that we

  In a significant milestone for Oyo State, the Adogba Central Mosque, which faced controversy and underwent reconstruction, is set for official commissioning today. The journey to this momentous occasion, marked by challenges and triumphs, reflects Governor Seyi Makinde's commitment to fostering unity and religious inclusivity in the state. The saga began in 2020 when the state government, in a bid to construct a bus terminal, made the tough decision to demolish the existing mosque. However, adversity turned into an opportunity as the mosque was rebuilt in a new location, emerging stronger and more accommodating than before. Controversy ensued when the mosque was initially renamed after Governor Makinde by a committee of the Mosque, drawing criticism from various quarters. In response to concerns raised, Governor Makinde, showcasing wisdom and leadership through Ace Journalist Dr. Oriyomi Hamzat, promptly ordered the reversal of the renaming, ensuring that the mosque retained its