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
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
MY IMMEDIATE REACTION TO THE UNDEMOCRATIC, UNCONSTITUTIONAL, SUSPENSION OF ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS IN RIVERS STATE Unequivocally, I condemn the rather brazen and unilaterally reckless suspension and removal of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by the President of the Federal Republic... Read More
CISLAC Urges National Assembly to Reject State of Emergency in Rivers The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to reject any move to impose a State of Emergency in Rivers State, warning that such an action would be unconstitutional, politically motivated, and an abuse of executive power. In a... Read More
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is to adopt Public-Private Partnerships, as a key priority in the commission’s new strategic blueprint in delivering basic education services in the country. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba, who made this known has accordingly had series of meetings with Private Sector including the Head of Oando... Read More
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitization programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations.... Read More