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SANWO-OLU RECEIVES OTEDOLA’S N1B DONATION TO LAGOS SECURITY TRUST FUND

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

Africa News

March 27, 2026

Lagos Records Zero Kidnapping, Crime Drops Sharply Outgoing Police Commissioner

By ifeoma Onyekachi The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, says the state recorded zero cases of kidnapping and a significant reduction in major crimes during his tenure. Jimoh, who has been promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police and redeployed to head Zone 2 Command, handed over to Fatai Tijani... Read More

Africa News, Defence, Nigeria News, Police

March 27, 2026

2027: APC Promises Transparent Convention, Fair Process Ahead of Elections

By ifeoma Onyekachi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and credible process as it prepares for its national convention and the 2027 general elections. This assurance was given by the Chairman of the party’s National Convention Coordination Committee Secretariat (NCCCS), Lateef Fagbemi, during a committee meeting held... Read More

Africa News, community, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics

March 27, 2026

Court Grants Substituted Service Order in Suit Against Senator Ireti Kingibe

By ifeoma Onyekachi A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an application allowing court documents to be served on Ireti Kingibe through substituted means in an ongoing legal dispute involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Peter Lifu issued the order on Thursday following an ex-parte motion filed by counsel to... Read More

Africa News, Governance, Justice, Legal, Nigeria Capital

March 26, 2026

UN RECOGNISES ENSLAVEMENT OF AFRICANS AS GRAVEST CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY

By ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria, alongside Ghana and 121 other United Nations member states, has adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, spearheaded by Ghana, received 123 votes in favour at the UN General Assembly, while Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against it. Fifty-two... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Governance, Health, Nigeria Capital, World News

March 26, 2026

The Nigerian Presidencial Aide and the Quiet Architecture of Power and Strategy

In an age where governance is increasingly shaped by the velocity of information and the volatility of public opinion, a few figures distinguish themselves not by noise, but by clarity, restraint, and precision. Chief Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, belongs firmly in that rare... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, World News

March 26, 2026

US To Impose $15,000 Visa Bond on World Cup Fans

By ifeoma Onyekachi Africans Face Ban Ahead of 2026 Tournament With less than three months to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new United States visa policy is raising concerns over the ability of thousands of international fans to attend the global showpiece, as authorities move to expand a controversial bond... Read More

Africa News, Nigeria Capital, Sport, World News

March 26, 2026

Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Politics: Constituency Mandate Not for Sale, Says Amobi Godwin Ogah’s Aides

The political atmosphere in Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency has taken a fresh turn following strong reactions from the camp of Amobi Godwin Ogah to recent comments made by Eze Chikamnanyo. In a statement issued by his media aide, Engr. Elem Chukwuemeka, the lawmaker’s team described Chikamnanyo’s remarks as “desperate media outbursts” aimed at reviving the political... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Politics

March 26, 2026

Iran Fortifies Key Oil Export Terminal as US Boosts Troop Presence in Middle East

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... Read More

Defence, Nigeria Capital, UK News, World News

March 26, 2026

PDP FACTIONS RESUME PEACE TALKS AHEAD OF MARCH CONVENTION, WIKE DENIES PARTY SPLIT

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... Read More

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