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
At a time when Nigeria continues to contend with security, economic and humanitarian challenges that frequently dominate international headlines, deliberate efforts are underway to reposition the country on the global stage. One such intervention was the four-day official visit of Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, the 75th Governor and 26th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Delaware,... Read More
Kogi Govt uncovers massive arms cache from criminal hideouts By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has announced the recovery of a massive cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts, following a decisive joint security operation carried out in the state. Ododo disclosed this at... Read More
Health: A Place Where Healing, Learning and Hope Meet” — The Hospital Signals New Era for Healthcare
Nigeria’s drive toward sustainable healthcare received a major boost with the commissioning of the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital at Osun State University, a facility designed to strengthen medical training, research, and patient care within the country. Speaking at the commissioning, Mrs Folorunso Alakija, philanthropist and business leader, described the project... Read More
Many Nigerians are tired, disappointed, and angry with politics, feeling elections are rituals disconnected from their daily struggles. It’s easy to believe the country’s future is shaped abroad, not by citizens. But that belief misses a crucial, quieter shift happening at home. Nigeria is changing—slowly and unevenly, but truly. The idea that foreign powers determine... Read More
Nigeria’s quest to close critical manpower gaps in procurement, environmental and social standards has received a major boost as the World Bank has given a strong nod to the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project, rating its performance satisfactory and approving additional financing to sustain its momentum. Backed by the Federal Government... Read More
By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the... Read More
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intensify efforts towards delivering free, fair and credible elections that truly reflect the will of the Nigerian people. Senator Lalong made the call when the Committee held its maiden engagement with the newly... Read More
Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has bagged the Most Outstanding Grassroots Legislator Award for 2025 from BEN TV London . A delegation led by Michael Patrick presented the award, recognizing Hon. Ogah’s impactful work in healthcare, education, and local governance. These initiatives have significantly contributed to the development of his constituency, making... Read More
Five years after taking legal action, a group of foreign-trained doctors has won a significant appeal against the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, highlighting questions about fairness and transparency in the country’s medical certification system. The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Adewale v. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2025... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits on Ayetoro Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state, disclosing that four of the assailants were neutralised by local hunters during a fierce gun battle. Speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the Commissioner for... Read More