Why Nigerian youths must prioritise blood pressure control
In spite of concerted efforts, including partnerships to stamp out hypertension, otherwise known as High Blood Pressure (BP) in Nigeria, stakeholders are worried it still kills thousands of people particularly young adults. A report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that no fewer than 1.3 billion adults globally live with hypertension, with nearly half unaware […]
Presidency or Nothing: Obidient Movement rules out VP role for Obi
The movement said: The ideals, energy, and collective resolve of the Obidient Movement are unequivocally committed to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi.
New face of Alaafin, Ooni rivalry: Okanlomo of Yorubaland (Seyi Tinubu) VS Okanlomo Oodua (Dotun Sanusi)
The battle for cultural and traditional supremacy between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, appears to have deepened following the installation of Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, as Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin.
You ‘re rare gift to humanity – Adeleke to UNIOSUN council chair
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described the Chairman, Osun State University Governing Council, Professor Wale Oladipo as “a rare gift to humanity”. In a congratulatory message to mark Oladipo’s birthday, Governor Adeleke described the don, who is also the Chairman of Imole Movement, as an inspiration to New generations of politicians. […]
Adeleke, APC laud police over protection at council secretariats
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State have described the police command decision to neutralize threat to peace across Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, described workers under NULGE to resume work as positive development for the grassroots. He added that […]
President Tinubu’s legal practitioners bill seeks capture and reprisal
Twenty-three days after the transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the upper chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly, better known as the Senate, held public hearings on 18 December 2025 to consider the Legal Practitioners Bill. At this pace, the bill will be certain to become law well before the middle of 2026.
GOV AS 001: Fubara throws Wike’s camp into panic
Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara is an enigma whose grandstanding posture appeals to different people differently. To the civil servants, he is “a messiah” sent to improve their welfare.
Congress should call Trump to order – Femi Falana
In his second term in office, the United States President, Mr Donald Trump, has repeatedly engaged in reckless gangsterism. A few months ago, he bombed Iran without congressional approval.
Don’t bring violence to council secretariats – Union tasks returning workers
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, ACLGW, in Osun State has prevailed on its colleagues workers returning to work to steer clear violence and adhere to the ethics of their professions. Recalled that the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in the State has ordered its […]
NEYIF drives regional peace, youth empowerment across North West
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF) Sokoto Regional Office has reported significant gains in peacebuilding, youth empowerment and institutional strengthening across the North West in the third quarter of 2025, marking a shift from isolated interventions to coordinated state and regional engagement. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday […]
How will Yemi Cardoso and CBN fare in 2026?
As 2026 dawns, Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and his colleagues at the apex bank must, no doubt, be taking stock and reviewing the bank’s performance in 2025.
Oreva Follows in the Footsteps of His Father – Erero
By Akpokona Omafuaire OZORO – THE Special Adviser to the Chairman of Isoko North Local Government, Comrade Erero Jacob Oloku, has commended Oreva Ogorugba for hosting a Unity Football Tournament for youths of Otibio Ward, describing the initiative as a reflection of the values and leadership style of his father, the Executive Chairman of Isoko […]
KANO: Uneasy calm in Kwankwaso’s camp amid Yusuf’s purported plans to defect to APC
By Bashir Bello All is not well with the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State amid purported plans by the party’s only governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Widespread speculation over the alleged preparations by Governor Yusuf to formally join the APC, against the perceived wishes of his political godfather, […]
FG launches 2026 growth acceleration strategy to attract private, foreign capital
By Babajide Komolafe The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy for 2026, aimed at fast-tracking economic expansion, creating jobs and positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for private and foreign capital. Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a statement, saying, the strategy, to be […]
Kwara APC chair, Fagbemi, dares Saraki to join party
By Demola Akinyemi Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, has challenged former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to openly join the party in the state under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, rather than allegedly maintaining ties with the party in Abuja. Fagbemi made the statement in […]
Suicide Bombing: We have identified key coordinator in North-East – JTF
By Ndahi Marama Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) says it has made a major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism operations with the identification of Shariff Umar as the principal coordinator of suicide bombing activities responsible for recent attacks in the region. This happened as same troops on Friday claimed they uncovered a […]
