His political journey dates back to his student days, where he held leadership roles before going on to contest several positions, including the Lagos West Senatorial seat and the presidency.

By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA- AS the countdown to the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, political activities in Ogun State are in the upswing with no fewer than 15 aspirants, comprising 11 men and four women, jostling to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun, whose second term tenure will lapse on May 29, 2027. Checks revealed that the race for the coveted Oke-Igbehin Government House is […]

The conversation around petrol pricing in Nigeria continues to generate mixed reactions across social media, with citizens debating the implications of global oil market realities on domestic fuel costs. While concerns remain about rising pump prices, a growing number of commentators acknowledge the stabilizing role of local refining in cushioning the country from deeper supply […]

The Edo State Government has pledged its support for Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, the world’s autistic cycling champion.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,410 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,405 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,391 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market,   NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,391 […]

By Omoyeni Eniola Road traffic accidents (RTAs) have emerged as one of Nigeria’s most persistent yet under-acknowledged public health crises. Every day, Nigerian roads claim lives, maim young citizens, and push families into grief and financial hardship. Yet, despite the scale of devastation, road traffic injuries continue to receive far less attention than other public […]

With Nigeria’s population projected to reach 245 million by 2030, broadband demand is expected to grow significantly.

Drone strikes that damaged three cloud facilities operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on March 1 have exposed Nigeria’s lack of digital independence.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said yesterday it has stepped back from the brink of a deep internal crisis, with camps loyal to Oyo State Governor,  Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike…

By Henry Obetta United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has lamented that girls living with disabilities face unique barriers, particularly when visual impairment is compounded by low levels of literacy and numeracy. UNICEF, however, expressed hope that the ongoing implementation of the Girls Education Skills Partnership, GESP, by non-governmental organisation, NGO, Sightsavers, will serve as a […]

By Prince Osuagwu Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over […]

By Godwin Oritse Connected Advocacy, a non-governmental organisation based in Nigeria’s South-South region, has urged members of the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of key constitutional amendment bills aimed at strengthening the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, Prince Israel Orekha, Executive Director of Connected Advocacy, commended members […]

The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps (NCCC) has called for a spiritual and moral reawakening among citizens as a means of addressing rising insecurity and fostering national unity.

Nigeria will lead one of the world’s largest autism screening events on April 2, 2026, as part of activities marking World Autism Day, the Global Spokesperson of Sector-Wide-Approach (SWAp) Health Fellows, Ambassador Uyero Erarawewho, has announced.

By Chioma Okoye Health experts and government officials have raised fresh concerns over the fragility of Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance systems, warning that declining donor funding is exposing deep structural weaknesses across the country. The concerns were highlighted on Wednesday in Abuja at the formal presentation of A System in Transition: Nigeria Country Report, […]