Convention: Ajadi vows to lead rebirth of a strong, formidable PDP in Oyo before 2027
A former chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and newly enrolled member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has declared that the ongoing PDP National Convention in Ibadan marks the beginning of the party’s rebirth ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Bow to God and not to Trump!
Mr. James Barnett, a PhD candidate at Oxford University, wrote about Nigeria in an essay titled, ‘Nigeria’s Crisis Runs Deeper than Just a War on Christians’, for the Washington Post a few days ago.
Princess urges Lagos State to consider placing Baba Ijesha on sex offenders register
Comedienne and actress Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has called on the Lagos State Government and the Ministry of Justice to consider adding the name of Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha, to the state’s sex offenders register.
‘Gen Zs aren’t lazy; we only desire quick progression, regular salary increases, all the perks’
Like being part of a team that has gone through the game of life together, a generation is a group of people born around the same time and shaped by the same events and trends.
Blackout hits Imo as Labour withdraws workers after police raid
A sudden blackout hit Imo State, following a directive by the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, for electricity workers to withdraw services.
CBN: FATF grey list exit lifts naira, as reserves cross $43bn
The financial markets have responded positively to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removal of Nigeria from its grey list of countries with money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The naira, foreign reserves and investors’ confidence have soared to new heights.
ELECTRICITY: NISO threatens to disconnect Owerri from national grid over abduction of staff
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has threatened to disconnect all transmission substations in Owerri, the Imo State capital, from the national grid following a violent intrusion by individuals allegedly acting on behalf of the Imo State Government.
FCT NCoS debunks claims of neglecting female inmates’ menstrual care
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that female inmates across the country are being deprived of menstrual care, describing the claims as false, misleading, and inconsistent with ongoing operational practices.
Turaki emerges new national chairman as PDP Ibadan convention holds amid court battles
A charged yet resolute atmosphere enveloped the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Saturday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defied multiple legal hurdles to hold its National Convention—one that would ultimately produce a new national chairman and purge several high-profile figures from its ranks.
UNICEF, FG train journalists on ethical reporting, child rights protection
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has trained journalists on ethical reporting and child rights protection.
CONUA commends FG for clearing Third-Party deductions
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has applauded the Federal Government for releasing long-delayed third-party deductions owed to its members.
