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
Ogun’s political atmosphere is entering a new phase of recalibration driven by shifting alliances, revived power blocs and the emergence of a generational movement that is influencing the tone and trajectory of the 2027 governorship race. At the centre of this new momentum is Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, whose political strength is rooted not in... 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
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London It is confirmed that ex-governor of Kogi state , Captain Idris Wada, is expected to defect to the APC alongside other notable opposition members in the state,. Wada is billed to formally join APC on Monday, at the Muhammadu Buhari square, lokoja. The political transfer of Wada from the... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Barring any last–minute change, an ex-governor of Kogi state , Captain Idris Wada, is expected to defect to the APC alongside other notable opposition members in the state, Wada is billed to formally join APC on Monday, at the Muhammadu Buhari square, lokoja. The political transfer of... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced that civil construction works on the proposed Zariagi International Airport will officially commence in 2026. The disclosure came during the 2025 AKK Business Development Roadshow and the strategic launch of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, held at the Government House in... Read More