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 Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has confirmed an attack on an orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, along the Kabba Junction axis of Lokoja, describing the incident as unfortunate and preventable. The attack occurred late on April 26, 2026, when suspected gunmen stormed the premises, abducting 23 pupils...
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A fresh leadership controversy is brewing within the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as top figures issue conflicting signals over who controls the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The dispute appears to pit loyalists of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu against the camp of former governor and current senator...
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Tinubu tasks envoys to project Nigeria’s image, drive investment, and safeguard citizens abroad By ifeoma Onyekachi More than 40 ambassador-designates have commenced a formal induction programme in Abuja ahead of their deployment to various diplomatic missions across the globe. The exercise, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to prepare the...
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Emerging party opens two-week window for presidential bid amid widening rift over election deadlines and judiciary interference claims By Ifeoma Onyekachi The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has made an open appeal to Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to defect to its platform and contest the 2027 presidential election, intensifying early political manoeuvres ahead...
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Paramilitary group claims Western involvement as jihadist alliances strike Bamako; evidence for foreign role remains unverified By Ifeoma Onyekachi The Africa Corps has alleged that the wave of coordinated attacks that rocked Mali on Saturday was an attempted coup backed by Western intelligence networks, escalating tensions over foreign influence in the Sahel. Multiple...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Hundreds of dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers from within and outside Nigeria converged on Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday to celebrate and pay their last respects to the one of foremost health care practitioner in Nigeria Late Princess Victoria Abeun Fakorede Obayomi, née Matemilola, who passed on at...
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Former Ogun State governor and senator, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has moved decisively to clarify the controversy surrounding the recent Ogun Central senatorial stakeholders’ meeting, describing widespread reports as “complete misrepresentation” of what transpired. In an official statement titled “Setting the Record Straight,” the senator addressed the narratives emerging from the meeting held on April 23,...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State has taken a significant step in advancing its international partnerships aimed at accelerating the implementation of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. The SAPZ initiative is a strategic agro-industrial platform designed to boost food production, enhance processing capacity, create employment opportunities, attract private sector...
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Suspect in custody after shots ring out near Washington Hilton; President confirms safety, event cancelled By ifeoma Onyekachi Donald Trump was abruptly evacuated from a high-profile White House event after a suspected gunman attempted to breach security, triggering panic at the venue. The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held inside...
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There is growing backlash following remarks by former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiru Onyejeocha, who allegedly described a sitting Chairman of Umunneochi Local Government Area as a “lunatic” for criticising her style of constituency empowerment. The controversy stems from recent comments questioning her approach to empowerment during her years in the National...
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