STICKY 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...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Iran has intensified security around its most critical oil export facility, Kharg Island, amid rising tensions with the United States and growing fears of a possible military confrontation in the Gulf region. Military sources and regional reports indicate that Tehran has deployed additional troops, anti-armour mines and air defence systems around Kharg...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Fresh efforts are underway to resolve the lingering leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as rival blocs reopen reconciliation talks ahead of the party’s planned national convention scheduled for March 29–30, 2026. The reconciliation process is being spearheaded by a committee set up by the party’s Board of Trustees and...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Fresh political realignments may be underway ahead of the 2027 general elections following a recent meeting between Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in Kano State during the Sallah celebration. The meeting, confirmed by the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement,...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for deeper economic cooperation between Nigeria and European countries, particularly in technology transfer, industrial development, and financial partnerships to boost local production and employment. Kalu made the appeal while receiving a delegation of European parliamentarians under the First...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kano State government has dismissed reports circulating on social media that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf snubbed the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, during the Hawan Nasarawa Sallah durbar at Government House. Government statement had reported how the governor was represented by the Speaker of the...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Economic experts and civil society organisations are divided over calls for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce palliatives or reinstate fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices triggered by global crude oil price increases. The sharp rise in global oil prices followed the 24-day conflict involving...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced a halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing progress in diplomatic talks with Tehran. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States and Iran had held “very...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alongside Joel Adoga, before the Federal High Court of Nigeria on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, over alleged corruption-related offences. The announcement was contained in a notice signed by John Okor Odey,...
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As political conversations gradually shift toward Nigeria’s 2027 general election, early alignments, quiet negotiations and strategic calculations are already shaping what could become another highly competitive national contest. While public debate often focuses on economic hardship and government performance, political observers note that elections in Nigeria are usually decided as much by structure and alliances...
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