Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. In a statement... Read More
By Biodun Ogundipe in London The Orunto of Owu Kingdom, Chief Abiodun Lasile, is set to launch a digital platform dedicated to showcasing the customs, traditions, and history of the Owu Kingdom and beyond. Orunto Owu Abeokuta (https://oruntoowuabeokuta.org.ng) will go live on April 1, 2025, serving as a hub for cultural enthusiasts, researchers, and members... Read More
Construction of Ake Pavilion Project by Senator Ibikunle Amosun Setting The Records Straight Our attention has been drawn to a Library construction project at the Ewang Estate Extension, Abeokuta, facilitated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI). However, the project board erected at the site of the Library project has a different inscription, tagged, “Renovation of... Read More
Congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on His 73rd Birthday The All Progressives Congress (APC) UK Chapter, London Branch, extends heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Nigeria has been truly commendable. Since assuming office... Read More
Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Ajakaiye, has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of Oluomo of Iyin Kingdom on the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the community. Speaking during the conferment ceremony, Oba Ajakaiye lauded Senator Bamidele’s unwavering commitment to the growth and progress... Read More
By Festus Fifen As the Nigeria Government begins to expand investments in Cyber Technology, A coalition of policy experts, civil society leaders, and digital rights advocates has raised concerns over critical gaps in Nigeria’s data protection framework, calling for urgent reforms to safeguard sensitive national information from foreign control. Speaking during a joint press briefing... Read More
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. This is contained in a weekly bulletin of the board made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. According to the bulletin, the adjustment aims to ensure all necessary... Read More
In a move underscoring the federal government’s commitment to youth inclusion, the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Ayodele Olawande, held a high-profile meeting with Mr. Adebusuyi Adeleye, a prominent youth advocate, days after their interaction at the Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference. The closed-door meeting, held at the Minister’s office in Abuja earlier... Read More
Abuja, March 24, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025 alone, courtesy of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission For Refugees Migrants And Internally Displaced Persons Offices (NCRMI). The breakdown shows... Read More
By Festus Fifen Sequel to the recent declaration of State of emergency in Rivers which has generated a lot of reactions, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted... Read More