NANS seeks independent investigation into challenges in OSPOLY
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for an independent investigation into the challenges confronting Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, saying urgent intervention is needed to safeguard academic standards and protect students’ welfare. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde, the student body urged relevant regulatory […]
Uche Nwosu commends FG’s education, NYSC reforms
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Chief of Staff to a former Imo State Governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government’s proposed education reforms, describing the planned introduction of a continuous 12-year basic education system as a significant step toward improving access to education and reducing school dropout rates. In a statement issued […]
2027: We’ll give Tinubu 95% votes in Ondo’ — APC women declare
—- Hail NASS list, back NWC By Dayo Johnson Akure Women members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have pledged to deliver 95 percent of their votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The women, under the Women Wing of the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), made the pledge […]
Okeigbo: Ondo APC stakeholders demand new representative for 2027
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders in Okeigbo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, have demanded a new representative for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing years of poor representation and inadequate development. Their position was contained in a statement issued on their behalf on […]
Campaign of calumny against Chief Hakeem Gbajabiamila will not stand
By Joseph Oriowo The latest campaign of calumny against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Gbajabiamila, has crossed the line from political criticism into outright fabrication. The recent allegation by one Adeniyi Adeyemi that Gbajabiamila was “involved in the establishment” of a so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, and worse, that he “included” […]
The courtesy that’s beyond please and thank you, by Ruth Oji
Were you taught in primary school to use the magic words? Most people think courtesy means saying “please” and “thank you”, holding doors for others, not interrupting when others speak, remembering the social graces your parents taught you, and the etiquette that makes interactions flow smoothly and signals you were raised right. Well, that’s not wrong, […]
Communities as first responders to insecurity
The Director-General of the Department of State Security Service, (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, has articulated what few security chiefs would dare acknowledge: communities must become the first line of defence against insecurity and terrorism. This postulation represents obvious breakthrough thinking, yet uncomfortable questions remain about why such a brilliant strategy remains unimplemented despite years of worsening […]
Party deregistration and Nigeria’s kuli-kuli democracy
By CASMIR IGBOKWE In Nigeria, the politics of deception has become the norm rather than the exception. Last week, the wife of the President, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, encouraged Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses like selling akara (bean cake), roasted corn, and kuli-kuli (crunchy peanut snack) to survive. According to her, they require little capital to start. […]
S-West group demands release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Ogbomoso
By Henry Obetta The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has tasked the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to take urgent and decisive action to secure the release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area, and the abducted school children in Ahoro-Esinele, Ogbomoso, both in Oyo State.The SSSG is a coalition of […]
FG inspects local fertiliser production facilities, says local production key to Nigeria’s food security
By Innocent Anaba The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s food security by embarking on the inspection of fertiliser production and blending facilities across the country, saying that increased local production remains central to reducing dependence on imports, lowering production costs and boosting agricultural productivity. The inspection exercise, led by the Senior Special […]
Adare bags National Commissioner of the year award
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Sokoto State, Hon. Ibrahim Dadi Adare, has been honoured with the prestigious Best Commissioner of the Year in Nigeria Award, in recognition of his commitment to transparent governance, accountability in public service, prudent management of resources and impactful grassroots development initiatives. […]
Port Access Gridlock: NPA introduce multi-agency task force
In a fresh push to restore seamless cargo evacuation and sustain recent gains in port efficiency, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA has launched a multi-agency task force to combat the resurgence of traffic gridlock at Lagos port access roads.
Nigeria keeps rebuilding the damage, not the system
The real question is whether we will spend another year repairing damage, or finally begin repairing the systems that make the damage inevitable.
When regulation becomes redistribution in Nigeria’s airtime lending industry
Some observers argue that Nigeria’s ongoing debate over airtime credit services raises similar governance questions that deserve careful examination beyond partisan political arguments.
LASWA, Interferry evolve seamanship training under ferry safety devt programme
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has achieved another milestone in Africa’s first structured ferry professional development initiative as it successfully delivered Module Two (Seamanship) of the Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP). A statement signed by the Corporate Communications Department of LASWA said the June module focused on […]
TAGRA debunks claim over estate incident
LAGOS — The TA Gardens Residents Association (TAGRA) has disputed claims that a representative of the estate’s developer was held hostage during last week’s confrontation at the estate, insisting the incident stemmed from a disagreement at the estate gate and not an attack on the developer’s officials. In a statement, the association said it was responding […]
