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By Adesina Wahab The bid by Hon. Sharafadeen Aweyeti to emerge as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the House of Assembly seat for Yewa North 1 (Isokan State Constituency), has received a big boost with his endorsement by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The approval by Governor Abiodun did not come in […]

By OZIMEDE, Peter Nigeria’s 2027 election is not waiting for INEC’s timetable. It’s already playing out in whispered meetings in Abuja hotels, in WhatsApp groups run by agitated youths, and in courtrooms where political parties are tearing themselves apart. The All Progressives Congress [APC] is drunk on incumbency. The Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] is a house on […]

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has called on public service leaders, policymakers, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders from across the world to actively participate in the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026, describing the event as a strategic global platform for advancing […]

By Evelyn Usman The reported neutralisation of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of the Islamic State (ISIS) globally and one of the most influential commanders of ISWAP, along with scores of other terrorists, through a joint operation involving the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the United States military, represents an extraordinary milestone in the […]

By Mathew John A maritime stakeholder, Eso Onwuji, has called for an urgent review of operations at the KLT Customs Area Command, in Lagos, alleging prolonged underutilisation of facilities and inadequate contribution to port efficiency over the years. Onwuji, who claimed to have studied activities at the command for about two decades, said despite its […]

…As Governor Bags Prestigious Royal Order Of Iwere The Itsekiri nation on Sunday, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections, just as the Governor was conferred with the prestigious Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the highest honour […]

By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo — An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Taraba State, Chief David Sabo Kente, has alleged that no direct primary elections were conducted to determine the party’s candidates for the Federal House of Representatives seats ahead of the 2027 general election. Addressing the press in Jalingo on Sunday, Kente claimed […]

An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has petitioned the party leadership over alleged widespread irregularities during the exercise held on May 16. Adedayo, who currently represents Apapa Federal Constituency, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. The lawmaker, in […]

The current and capital accounts posted a $17.22bn surplus, supported by a $13.17bn goods trade surplus, while portfolio investment inflows more than doubled to $13.35bn

Nigeria’s cinematic landscape continues to witness a remarkable cultural moment as the epic historical film, “Efunroye: The Unicorn”, records impressive success across cinemas nationwide, grossing nearly ₦100 million and emerging as one of the highest-grossing films of the weekend. Produced by renowned actress and filmmaker Faithia Williams, the movie has rapidly become one of the […]

…says removal of Nixon Okwara name from list against party rules An executive member of Igbo stakeholders in Lagos and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Moses Onwughalu, has expressed concerns over the outcome of last Saturday’s APC Federal House of Representatives primaries conducted in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos, stating that the noticeable irregularities and disenfranchisement that occurred […]

By Henry Ojelu A civil society organisation, Good Governance Advocacy Centre, GGAC, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen the implementation of its whistleblower policy by ensuring prompt payment of rewards to credible whistleblowers whose information leads to the recovery of public funds. The organisation, in a statement by its Executive Director, Oboh Vincent, said […]

Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, St. Moritz, Juan Le Pins, Acapulco, and much of the world without a care and with no apology

A Nigerian-born data scientist and software engineer, Michael Dolapo Obawa, is quickly emerging as one of the most promising young minds in global technology, blending expertise in artificial intelligence, healthcare analytics, and software engineering to solve complex problems across industries. Currently based in Kent, United Kingdom, Obawa is pursuing a Master’s degree in Healthcare Leadership […]