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NUJ honours AIG Moshood Jimoh as Crime Fighter of the Year
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has presented the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, with the Crime Fighter of the Year award for his intelligence-led policing strategy and crime reduction in Lagos and Ogun states. The honour was conferred in Abuja during the Annual Press Week […]
Kwara Guber Primary: 13 aspirants to contest with AbdulRazaq’s anointed successor
“Amba as he is fondly called is someone with whom I share deep and mutual respect, his endorsement is highly merited as the number one supporter and friend of the governor”
Tension in Kwara APC as Ilorin Emirate leaders reject Abdulrazak’s annointed candidate
There is palpable tension in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as political stakeholders, elite and opinion leaders in Ilorin rose in unison to reject the purported endorsement of Ambassador Abdulfatah Yahaya Seriki-Gambari as the preferred governorship candidate of Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on […]
Pathway Advisors closes another oversubscribed Veritasi Homes CP at N16.76bn
By Nkiruka Nnorom Pathway Advisors Limited has announced the successful completion of Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc N12 billion Commercial Paper (CP) issuance with over 100 percent subscription level. The Series 2 offer, issued under Veritasi Homes’ newly registered N20 billion CP Programme, raised N16.76 billion, significantly above its initial N12.00 billion target on the […]
Oyo school kidnap exposes Nigeria’s failing security system — NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed deep concern over the recent abduction of scores of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as further proof of the collapse of Nigeria’s security architecture.President of the congress, Joe Ajaero, in a statement titled, “Address This Security Challenge Now,” called on governments at […]
House of Reps holds South West zonal sensitisation engagement on student loan scheme
The House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships and Higher Education Financing is set to hold the South West Zonal Sensitization Engagement as part of ongoing efforts to deepen awareness and strengthen public understanding of the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme and other education financing initiatives. The one-day engagement is scheduled to hold on […]
2027: Nigerians choosing continuity over confusion — Pro-Tinubu rally declares
Bishop Oyedepo described Nigeria’s current phase as a period requiring patience, sacrifice, wisdom and collective responsibility.
APC Primaries: ‘No propaganda can overturn truth’, Eket youths insist
The coalition maintained that its members monitored the exercise across the constituency and that Dr Judith won convincingly in the areas where voting took place.
Gov Otu flags off 2026 Wet season farming
By Henry Obetta Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, on Wednesday, flagged off the 2026 Wet Season Farming Programme with the distribution of improved seed yam inputs to farmers across the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to food security, rural prosperity and sustainable agricultural development. The flag-off ceremony held in Calabar, amid renewed optimism […]
Zamfara APC Senatorial primaries: Shinkafi vows to challenge process in court
By Idris Salisu, Gusau For his exclusion to clear off in the Senatorial Primary, the Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant of All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, vowed to challenge the process in court. Shinkafi, raised concerned over excluding cleared aspirants and opted for the affirmation of anointed candidates, describing the move as political […]
APC Primary: Chidi declares support for Anwuzia,urges unity in Aniocha South
A former aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), Aniocha South Constituency, Comrade Chidi Anthony Ikediashi (JP), has declared his support for the re-election bid of Hon. Chief Dr. Isaac Anwuzia (JP), calling on his supporters and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite ahead of the party primaries. Ikediashi, who […]
Nigeria and the crisis of performative patriotism
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Patriotism remains one of the most critical ingredients for nation building, yet it is arguably one of the least understood concepts in Nigeria’s national discourse. While expressions of patriotism are often visible during national celebrations, sporting events and political ceremonies, the deeper civic responsibilities that sustain national development are still weakly […]
Oden Ewa wins APC Cross River Central senatorial ticket, hails Otu, party members
By Jimoh Babatunde Oden Ewa has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River Central Senatorial District after securing victory in the party’s primary election held on Sunday ahead of the 2027 general elections.The results were announced by the Returning Officer, Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo, following the collation exercise conducted […]
OAU dons describes Elebuibon as repository of Yoruba tradition
…holds maiden lecture in his honour By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Renown scholars of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife Osun State, have described the renown Ifa priest, Ifayemi Elebuibon as a repository of Yoruba tradition. The scholars spoke at the Maiden annual lecture held in honour of the cultural enthusiast by the Institute of Cultural […]
Alleged fraud: EFCC witness admits no direct benefit traced to ex-AMCON MD
By Henry Ojelu & Debora Oladeji A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, on Tuesday admitted before the court that investigators did not trace any direct financial benefit to the ex-AMCON boss in connection with the controversial receivership and takeover of […]

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