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
Nigeria’s latest ambassadorial nominations represent a significant shift toward competence, security-aware diplomacy, and international economic engagement. The three men – Ayodele Oke, Lateef Kayode Are, and Aminu Mohammed Dalhatu bring a combined wealth of intelligence expertise, diplomatic experience, and global strategic insight that positions Nigeria to strengthen its voice at a time of heightened geopolitical... Read More
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is reviewing its Public-Private Engagement and Partnerships (PPEP) framework to improve basic education delivery in Nigeria. The review process, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aims to strengthen partnerships with public agencies and private entities to ensure all Nigerian children have access to quality basic education.... Read More
Recent viral claims suggesting that three men were arrested in Algeria for attempting to enter Spain while disguised as sheep have been proven false. Despite rapid circulation on social media, no such incident took place. The Viral Claim A widely shared image showed three individuals in woolly, sheep-like costumes, with captions alleging they were migrants... Read More
Ogun State’s political atmosphere is undergoing a profound recalibration, driven by revived power blocs, shifting alliances and the emergence of a generational force redefining the tone of the 2027 governorship race. At the centre of this new momentum is Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, whose ascent is reshaping expectations across the three senatorial districts. His power... Read More
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has begun deploying upgraded technology across colleges of education as part of efforts to strengthen teaching and learning nationwide. Executive Secretary of NCCE, Prof. Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle, who disclosed this in Abuja during an interaction with journalists, said that the commission is also reviewing the curriculum for... Read More
It was a surprise to me that Peter Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to his birthday bash! Trust me, Fayose must have been up to something, but as it turned out, Obasanjo, the wily fox himself, upended him! A miserable Fayose was then left with nothing but to... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Significant political movements are continuing across party lines ahead of 2027 general elections. In Kogi state, former governor Idris Wada and several others have defected from the peoples Democratic party to the all progressives Congress. The party’s flag and broom were handed over to some of the leaders... Read More
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria is making a powerful push to redefine its economy, focusing on homegrown manufacturing, legislative reform, and private sector innovation, government leaders said in a series of speeches this week. At the Made in Naija trade exhibition organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, speaking through his... Read More
By Festus Fifen President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, urged judges to uphold the sanctity of their profession by safeguarding integrity, noting that the strength and honour of the judiciary lie in proper and unequivocal interpretation of the constitution. President Tinubu who states this while Declaring open the 2025 All Nigerian Judges... Read More
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has formally launched the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD), a home-grown initiative designed to shore up democratic institutions across West Africa and offer an African-led alternative to externally devised governance models. The signing — carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with UNDP — underscores Nigeria’s intention to... Read More