Customs strengthens revenue, security drive at MMIA
By Godwin Oritse THE management of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Command, of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has said that it leaves no stone unturned in securing the nation while ensuring that every revenue accruable to government is collected. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, Customs Area Comptroller of the command, Controller Godwin Otunba, said […]
Oyo 2027: I’m in politics to serve; not to loot — Adewale Kareem
Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, AKK, has said his decision to join politics is driven by service and integrity….
Ondo APC Group raises legal questions over court order on party Congress
A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, the Ondo APC Arise Movement, has questioned the appropriateness of Federal High court order on the party’s congress in the state, insisting that internal party matters are largely beyond the jurisdiction of the courts under the Electoral Act 2026.
Naira down to N1,380/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,380 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,376 per dollar on Tuesday.
Party crises distracting us, fueling apathy – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, lamented that recurring leadership tussles and protracted intra-party disputes are diverting its attention from core election planning and contributing to voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Boost for state police as IGP sets up panel on framework
–Disu sworn-in as 23rd IGP, assures Nigerians on security, welfare –Egbetokun’s DIGs attend strategic session convened by Disu –Police monitoring Middle East tensions for local impact By Kingsley Omonobi, Clifford Ndujihe & Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The push for state police gathered momentum yesterday as newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, inaugurated a high-powered committee to develop a framework for […]
Delta APC Congress: Niboro hails Oborevwori for uniting party, saving it from collapse
Former presidential spokesman and ex-Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Ima Niboro, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for stabilising and unifying the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, following the successful conduct of the party’s ward, local government and state congresses. Niboro said the peaceful and […]
Igbo elders write Akpabio on state police
THE United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, has written an open letter to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on its position on state police and what it called “its Constitutional Establishment.”
FG places 6 years moratorium on establishment of tertiary institutions
THE Federal Government, yesterday, said it has placed a six year moratorium on the establishment of tertiary institutions across the country.
What FCT, Rivers, Kano reveal about 2027 elections
By SHERIFF BULUS Local elections often act as a political weather forecast of future occurrences. They don’t necessarily announce the future; they give a hint. Under INEC’s revised timetable, the 2027 general elections are still about a year away. Yet the recent council polls in the FCT and the by-elections in Rivers and Kano already tell […]
Kogi Commissioner Anyebe calls for smart, sustainable innovation at Obajana
The Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Engr. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, has called on engineers to embrace innovation and digital transformation as critical tools for sustainable development.
