Insecurity: Incompetence, collusion or both? By Ochereome Nnanna
My Geography teacher in secondary school, Mr Ikoro, candidly dropped a wise saying that has stuck for over 50 years (I have quoted it here perhaps more than once): “Every charitable or uncharitable attitude is a boomerang”. People now frequently use the Hindu Sanskrit word: “karma” to clothe the principle that a person’s action – good […]
Lagos: Agege APC leaders petition Tinubu, NWC over Assembly Primary outcome
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Working Committee (NWC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the outcome of the party’s primary election for Agege Constituency I was wrongly altered.
Primaries: Lagos NDC alleges plot to manipulate results
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Lagos State, has expressed concerns over the leadership lacuna in running the affairs, resulting in tension and factionalisation among members. The executive members of the committee, led by the Deputy Chairman, Mr Akinwande Osikominu, raised the alarm at a news conference in Ikeja, […]
‘FME, partners empower 120 artisans with vocational skills’
By Elizabeth Osayande In its ongoing effort to strengthen vocational education and equip young Nigerians with practical, income-generating skills, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has partnered with the EGO Foundation to implement a vocational skills development initiative targeting artisans and aspiring entrepreneurs. The programme was designed to enhance the […]
Aramoko stakeholders back Alara selection process
Concerned stakeholders and indigenes of Aramoko-Ekiti have defended the ongoing selection process for the Alara of Aramoko stool, describing it as credible, transparent and in strict compliance with the community’s chieftaincy declaration.
Dufil Prima, FRSC move to deepen national road safety partnership
By Etop Ekanem As part of efforts to strengthen road safety advocacy across Nigeria, Dufil Prima Foods Plc and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are set to elevate their longstanding partnership to the national level following a courtesy visit by Dufil’s Director of Special Projects, Rajesh Gaggar, and Group Corporate Communications and Events Manager, […]
Owo youths hail Aiyedatiwa over RUGIPO upgrade
The Owo Youth General Assembly has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for approving the conversion of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, into the proposed University of Agricultural Science and Technology.
ADC upholds Mikati’s governorship ticket
The Appeals Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kaduna State has affirmed the emergence of Shuaibu Idris Mikati as the party’s governorship candidate while ordering fresh and rerun primary elections in several federal and state constituencies.
2027: Accord supporters mobilise nationwide vote for Olawepo-Hashim
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Solidarity Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has pledged to mobilise voters across Lagos State and other parts of the country in support of his presidential bid. The group also congratulated Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on his emergence as the presidential candidate of Accord for the 2027 general election. In a statement issued […]
APC stakeholders seek party intervention over Somolu Constituency II primary outcome
By Matthew Johnson Concerned Stakeholders and Party Members of Somolu Constituency II of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State have called on the leadership of the party to ensure that the outcome of the constituency’s recent primary election is upheld in accordance with party procedures. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Bakare Kareem, […]
Lagos targets multi-billion naira investments through tourism, creative economy
By Henry Obetta The Lagos State government said it has intensified efforts to position tourism and the creative economy as major drivers of economic growth, saying the sector is being deliberately developed to attract multi-billion naira investments, create jobs and expand opportunities for small businesses.Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris […]
