2027: Patani Agenda Group’s Asaba protest draws mixed reactions
The recent protest by the Patani Agenda Group 2027, in collaboration with the Concerned Citizens of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, at the Delta State Government House, Asaba, has continued to generate conversations within the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Oyelaran-Oyeyinka unveils vision for LAUTECH Teaching Hospital
The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Professor Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has outlined an ambitious vision that links healthcare excellence with industrial and community transformation. Speaking on his new role, the globally respected development economist emphasized that his focus extends beyond the hospital’s operations to advancing […]
Alleged misconduct: Kano sacks court clerk, demotes two others
By Bashir Bello The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has sacked a Clerk with the Upper Shari’a Court, Rijiyar Lemo, Salim Umar, and demoted two others: a presiding judge of the Upper Shari’a Court, Durbunde, Alkali Shamsu Maul’ainaini, and a principal registrar with the Magistrate Court, Zungeru Complex, Isa Yuguda Wudilawa, over allegations of gross […]
Why Kanu may not appear in court Friday – Family
The family called on the international community to urge Nigeria to stop violating Kanu’s right to a fair hearing.
Peter Obi donates ₦15m to School of Nursing, rejects naming building after him
By Vincent Ujumadu There was a mild drama at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ihiala, Anambra State, when the former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, rejected the management’s plan to name the school’s new five – storey administrative building after him. […]
ECOWAS seeks modernisation of Islamic schools to tackle terrorism, extremism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the modernisation of traditional Islamic schools to tackle the surging scourge of terrorism and violent extremism across the sub-region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at the West African Islamic Conference on Security and Governance. […]
NRC to electrify national rail network within five years
By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to transition the nation’s rail network to full electric traction within the next five years, marking a major step in its Vision 2-5-10-20 development framework. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this disclosure on Wednesday during […]
FEC approves N43bn for Lagos–Ibadan highway, others
The Council also reviewed progress on the East–West Road, which was inherited by the Tinubu administration at a cost of N156 billion for two carriageways, three flyovers, and two bridges.
Don’t recognise Senator Daniel as our member, Ogun APC warns
….. they’re afraid of rising profile of Daniel – Oliyide By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect, warning that any engagements with him as a member of the party are […]
FEC approves construction of residences for judges, water projects in FCT
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
WIMBIZ: Women must own their journeys to transform nations — Okonjo-Iweala, Arunma Oteh, others
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on women to act as models of leadership with a renewed vision to take charge of their destinies and drive transformation across business, governance, and society. Okonjo-Iweala in her short remarks at the 24th Annual Conference of the Women […]
FEC approves $396m loans for northern IDPs, Sokoto health project — Edun
Edun said the first facility is a $300 million World Bank credit to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities across several states in northern Nigeria.
Anambra 2025: INEC distributes sensitive material to 21 LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive electoral materials to the 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra for Saturday’s governorship election.
FG vows to sustain drop in food prices
The Federal Government says it will sustain the recent drop in prices of staple foods across the country through continuous interventions along agricultural value chains. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this known on Thursday at the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) […]
Alleged Genocide: Step up actions on insecurity – Jandor urges Nigerian military
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has urged the Nigerian military to intensify its efforts to end insecurity in Nigeria.
FG to establish Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty’ December, approves tourism zones
The Federal Government says it will establish a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty “December to coordinate inter-agency efforts and enhance Nigeria’s global image as a festive destination. Detty December is the vibrant, month-long celebration in Nigeria that takes place in December, filled with parties, concerts, weddings, and cultural events. A major of the extravaganza is […]
