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
President Bola Tinubu at a Zoom meeting with other West African leaders during the extraordinary virtual summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. Thursday, November 27, 2025
By Festus Fifen President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured protesting police officers who have been keeping vigil at the gate of the National Assembly over their inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme, that their problem is over. Akpabio assured the leadership of the retirees that the issue would be given a speedy hearing... Read More
By Festus Fifen In response to the claims by the United States Government accusing Nigeria of perpetuating Christian Genocide in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition... Read More
ECOWAS has issued a firm condemnation of the unfolding political crisis in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau following the interruption of the country’s electoral process by elements of the armed forces. The regional bloc described the action as an unconstitutional coup d’état that poses a grave threat to Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional order and wider regional stability. In... 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