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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Nigeria’s political landscape recorded a significant legal shift as the Supreme Court moved to restore the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President, David Mark, while directing that the substantive issues in the dispute continue at the Federal High Court. In a decisive ruling, the apex court nullified the earlier “status...
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has invalidated the convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Ibadan, bringing a decisive end to the protracted leadership crisis within the party. In a split 3-2 judgement delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court upheld earlier rulings of the Court of Appeal and the Federal...
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application to May 8, 2026. The decision, according to the Board, is part of efforts to ensure that all eligible candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions are given adequate opportunity to complete their registration....
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Vice President warns against divisive politics, calls for decorum as internal consultations and ambitions intensify By Ifeoma Onyekachi Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political actors within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves with restraint and maturity as political activities gather momentum ahead of upcoming contests. In a statement personally...
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Shake-up in Nigeria’s diplomatic leadership as President seeks stronger global engagement and foreign policy efficiency By Ifeoma Onyekachi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment was...
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Says regional cooperation and value addition are key to unlocking Africa’s vast mineral wealth and driving industrial growth By ifeoma Onyekachi Africa must move beyond fragmented approaches and act collectively to secure a stronger position in the global minerals economy, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said. Speaking at the...
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By Festus Fifen Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest. The President has also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has assured stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that no candidate will be imposed on any community in Kogi State. Addressing APC aspirants from Kogi Central senatorial district at a meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday, Governor Ododo stated that the primary elections...
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Over 18.5 million children affected as government expands learner tracking, invests billions in teachers, infrastructure and reintegration programmes. By ifeoma Onyekachi The Federal Government has ramped up nationwide efforts to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis through data-driven reforms, strengthened collaboration and targeted investments aimed at expanding access to education and improving learning outcomes. ...
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As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, a political culture of convenience, not conviction is steadily taking root across the country. Governors, Senators, House Of Reps, State Execs, Local Govt to Wards elected on the mandate of the people, are increasingly treating party affiliation as a personal wardrobe choice: something to change when it no...
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