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By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo Member representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Princess Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, has flagged off the rehabilitation of the Ewu-Oluwo Road in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, in what has been described as another major intervention aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing the living conditions…
Adron Group is making waves at the 10th Anniversary Africa ESG Conference and Nigeria Project Expo 2026, showcasing affordable property options and flexible payment plans designed to make homeownership accessible to more Nigerians. Leading the delegation, Managing Director Adenike Ajobo, MNIM, MNIPR, representing Chairman and Group CEO Aare Adetola Olanipekun Emmanuelking, reaffirmed the company’s…
Prince Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the recent peace accord signing, describing it as a signal of non-commitment to peaceful elections in 2027. Speaking in an interview, Adebayo argued that sending Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to represent him was inadequate, stressing…
Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has argued that Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi is positioned to defeat President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni TV, Amadi said the electoral map does not guarantee victory for Tinubu or Atiku,…
Dangote Industries has unveiled plans to establish its own shipping fleet to strengthen maritime operations and ease product movement across West and Central Africa. Sada Ladan-Baki, Head of International Trade and Export at Dangote Cement, disclosed the development at a seminar on non-oil exports, explaining that the company has faced persistent challenges securing adequate shipping capacity. She…
The Presidency has dismissed reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election has been withdrawn, insisting that only adjustments will be made where necessary. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, explained that the list remains…
The management of Nigerian dancer, Poco Lee, has addressed circulating claims about “drink spiking” in connection with his ongoing legal case in the United Kingdom. In a public notice dated August 25, 2026, the team clarified that such claims do not form part of the allegations or charges before the UK court. “We are particularly concerned by the volume of unverified narratives currently…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University, Bokkos chapter, has declared an indefinite strike following the administration’s failure to meet its six-point charter of demands. The union announced the action on Wednesday after a Congress meeting, which came at the end of a 14-day ultimatum issued on August 11. In a statement signed by Chairperson Vincent D. Choji and…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has inaugurated a 600-member campaign council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, urging unity, reconciliation, and issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Malami said the council’s formation marked the beginning of a coordinated…
Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide, a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, has died. Olajide, who served under the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. His family confirmed the news in a statement released to journalists on Wednesday.“It is with gratitude to Almighty Allah for a life well lived, and with submission to His will, that we…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, has threatened residents who plan to vote against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a video circulating on social media, Shekwolo declared that he would not tolerate anyone in the council working against the APC or opposing President Bola Tinubu’s…
The Federal Government has begun demolishing the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos to clear the way for a new 1.93km structure that will cost ₦548.98 billion. Works Minister David Umahi said the move followed multiple technical assessments—in 2013, 2019 and under the current administration—that found the bridge beyond repair. The underwater piles and pile caps in particular have deteriorated severely,…
Works Minister David Umahi has announced plans to visit the Benin-Asaba road on Tuesday amid widespread complaints, protests and severe traffic congestion caused by the deteriorating federal highway. Umahi made the disclosure during the flag-off of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, according to a video shared on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze. He said he…
Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, says Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, will review relevant laws to facilitate the transfer of recovered funds to the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the student loan…
Abdul’Aziz Yari, director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, says President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected by Nigerians in 2027. Speaking at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Zamfara senator said the APC will retain the presidency beyond 2031. His comments came after the presidency unveiled the APC presidential campaign council, with…
Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, says Nigeria can no longer rely solely on a centrally controlled police structure to tackle its growing security challenges. Gbajabiamila spoke on Monday at a special session of the 66th annual general conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) titled “NBA takes the Mic: Who polices Nigeria?”, in Port Harcourt, the River state…
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections after being named Secretary I of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, Musa thanked President Bola Tinubu and the APC…
Residents and activists in Yobe State have criticised Governor Mai Mala Buni over a N300 million donation to the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), popularly known as Izala, for a proposed religious university. Buni announced the donation on Sunday in Jos, Plateau State, during a one-day national symposium on “Enhanced Political Participation and Social Justice as a Panacea for…
George Weah, former president of Liberia, has urged Nigerian lawyers to defend judicial independence and resist attempts by political leaders to weaken institutions that safeguard democracy. Weah spoke at the 66th annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, where he said the strength of a democracy depends not only on elections but also on the…
Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed reports that the party withdrew its 2027 presidential campaign council list. Speaking with TheCable on Tuesday morning, Morka described the reports as rumours, saying any changes to the list would be formally announced. “Rumours are not news. When people are carrying rumours, that is not news. There is…
The lead pastor of Masterplace International Church, Korede Komaiya, has claimed that followers who practise his teachings could become millionaires within 90 days and cross into billionaire status within six months. In a resurfaced video recorded during the church’s Sunday Service on March 15, 2026, Komaiya spoke about financial success, stressing the importance of speed in achieving one’s goals.…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the long-delayed Apo-Karshi road will finally be completed and handed over by November, putting an end to a 15-year wait for residents in the axis. Wike gave the assurance in Abuja on Saturday, after inspecting the progress of the project as well as the 14-kilometre Bwari Kubwa Road. He explained that the 13.5-kilometer road,…
AKAMKPA, Nigeria — A quiet community in Cross River State has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of an elderly woman, Mrs. Atim Akposi (also known as Atim Eyo), who succumbed to severe burn injuries after her son allegedly doused her in petrol and set her on fire over accusations of witchcraft. The suspect, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, is currently on the run and has been…
The Delta State Police Command, on 22nd August 2026, held the grand finale of activities marking the Nigeria Police Force International Youth Day 2026 Commemoration under the National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The programme, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Delta State Police Headquarters, Okpanam Road, Asaba, also featured the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may need to urgently look inward. His political grip on the South-West appears to be facing serious pressure, especially in APC-controlled states. The unresolved fallout from the party’s internal electoral processes is creating cracks that could become costly if not addressed quickly. ONDO: The state appears divided between two major political camps — the Governor’s…
Chris Smith, a member of the United States House of Representatives, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect its citizens and hold perpetrators accountable following the recent killings in Plateau State. Several residents believed to be Fulani were killed on August 16 in Jwak Maitumbi community, Mangu LGA of Plateau, while about 45 residential shelters and large quantities of…
British supercentenarian Ethel Caterham has made history as the first person from the United Kingdom ever verified to reach the age of 117, according to Guinness World Records. Born on 21 August 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Caterham has lived through two World Wars, the sinking of the Titanic, the Russian Revolution, and the Covid-19 pandemic which she survived at the age of 110. Now…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has accepted his appointment as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, the Zamfara West senator expressed deep gratitude and seriousness about the responsibility. “I accept this responsibility with deep gratitude and full seriousness. My sincere…
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has advised the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, rtd, to mobilise resources and manpower within his reach to halt incessant killings and other violent crimes in the country. MURIC noted that the recent killing of innocent citizens, particularly in Sokoto State, is worrisome. MURIC made the call in a statement signed by its Executive Director,…
P resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment was contained in the list of members of the campaign council released on Saturday by the Presidency. President Tinubu will serve as Chairman of the council,…
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the appointment of Senator Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing the decision as not only a good omen but also the right choice that will lead to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Governor Lawal expressed sincere gratitude to…
A federal judge in New York on Friday ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria is unlawful. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York called the State Department’s January 2026 policy “patently unlawful.” She found it exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority and violated…
The United States (US) has imposed 50 percent tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian products. Mark Carney, Canadian prime minister, announced the development in a statement on Saturday. The prime minister said his government has suspended trade negotiations with the US after failing to reach an agreement that meets Canada’s objectives. Carney said recent talks had made progress towards…
The Benue state police command says it has rescued 13 passengers kidnapped along the Otukpo-Adoka road. Orchia Aondongu, spokesperson for the command, in a statement on Friday, said the victims were abducted on August 14 while travelling from Enugu to Abuja. He said their rescue followed sustained joint operations by the police and local security personnel. “The latest rescue operation represents…
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited are engaging the Israeli and French manufacturers to produce two next-generation communication satellites for Nigeria. NIGCOMSAT said in a statement on Saturday that the satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B, will be delivered by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)…
Tragedy struck Gandun Sarki community in Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State after a heavy downpour on Thursday night led to building collapses and severe flooding, leaving two children feared dead and dozens of residents homeless. The rain, which lasted for over an hour, swept through parts of Hadejia Senatorial District, destroying more than 20 houses and submerging several…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a 30-year-old suspected female gunrunner, Halima Ibrahim, during an intelligence-led raid in BassaLocal Government Area of Plateau State. According to a statement shared on the Army’s official X handle, the operation was carried out by troops of Operation Enduring Peace in collaboration with vigilantes and local hunters, following the abduction of Dr…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that 24 family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists surrendered to troops in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to an operational report released on Saturday, the group fled terrorist enclaves in Gasuwa and Yaganari following clashes between rival factions before surrendering to troops of the 112 Task Force Battalion.…
’Court remands three suspects over ‘N30m Canadian visa fraud The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has remanded three suspects over alleged N30 million Canadian visa fraud. Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo and Awotunde Olugbenga were arraigned on Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal directorate. The charges border on forgery and obtaining money by false pretence. The…
A former spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has said he pities President Bola Tinubu over the likely controversy that could follow the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi stated this while responding to a question on whether he believed Tinubu could win the 2027 election during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has lambasted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his fuel subsidy remark. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Keyamo described Atiku as a ‘desperate politician.’ Recall that Atiku had, during an interview on Wednesday, pledged to reinstate the fuel subsidy regime if he is…
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to judicial officers in the state, describing the procurement as a reflection of his administration's commitment to fair and responsible governance aimed at ensuring the independence of dedicated judicial officers and the proper administration of justice. The governor made the vehicles…
A married father of two has been after allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting Masses in several churches in Turkana County, Kenya. Jones Bogonko Onchonga is accused of using forged Church documents to present himself as a priest in the Diocese of Lodwar. He reportedly celebrated Mass and administered sacraments at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalokol, St. Thomas Chapel and St. Mary’s…
Awkuzu, Anambra State — The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ifeanyi Nwankwo , over the alleged murder of his 56-year-old friend, Kelechi Madu , in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested following investigations into the disappearance and subsequent death of Madu, whose lifeless body was discovered in a bush at Umuobi, Awkuzu, with a…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. The minister felicitated with…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has officially kicked off his 2027 campaign, urging fellow contenders to face Nigerians directly, defend their records, and present clear visions for the country’s future. Speaking at a press conference in Onitsha on Friday, Obi insisted that no candidate should “hide behind the high walls of power or rely on proxies,” stressing…
President Bola Tinubu says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president shows “serious ignorance of governance and economy”. Tinubu spoke on Thursday while addressing Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, who visited him at the State House in Abuja. On Wednesday, Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said he…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the 2027 presidential election is as good as concluded, asserting that a expanding "rainbow coalition" will soon emerge to secure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking to journalists during an inspection exercise in Abuja, Wike addressed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent visit, framing it as part of a…
A popular Zambian model and socialite, Lisa Mutambo, has d!ed after reportedly vomiting and falling unconscious at her residence in Lusaka’s Kalundu area after a night out with friends, police have disclosed. Contrary to earlier social media reports suggesting that Lisa was beaten to d3ath by her boyfriend, police said no physical injuries have been observed on her body as investigations into her…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Adeleke, who was re-elected on Saturday, August 15, arrived at the State House at about 5:20 pm and proceeded straight to the president’s office for the meeting during which he presented his certificate of return to Tinubu. The meeting came shortly after the…
