Protest rocks Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties

Some of the protesters marching from the National Assembly to the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday… Photo Credit: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francisant Tension flared on Monday at the Federal High Court as scores of demonstrators staged a protest, warning President Bola Tinubu against alleged interference in the judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission. The […]

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Rising food prices strain Abuja residents’ income – NAN Survey

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say the increase in food prices has worsened their living conditions. The residents said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. A NAN survey conducted in several FCT markets, including Dei-Dei, Kubwa and Dutse, showed significant increases in the […]

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Bishop Oyejola urges Christians to be kind, generous to one another

By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev. John Akinwumi Oyejola, has called on Christians to embrace kindness and generosity toward one another as a pathway to salvation. Bishop Oyejola gave the charge while delivering his homily during a Sunday Mass at St Benedict Catholic Cathedral. In his message, the cleric […]

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Adeleke Recommits to Osun Industrialisation, Orders Strict 45-Day C-of-O Processing

By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the industrialisation of Osun State through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The governor made this known while addressing a delegation of Chinese investors planning to establish factories around Ile-Ife on Sunday evening. Adeleke said his administration has deliberately prioritised ease of doing […]

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Father, son bag postgraduate degrees at DELSU convocation

Niger Delta activist, Sheriff Mulade, and his son, David Sheriff Mulade Delta State University has recorded a rare academic milestone, with a father and his son graduating with postgraduate degrees at its 18th convocation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. A Niger Delta activist and founder of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, Sheriff […]

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Makinde-backed PDP appoints caretaker committee

Turaki, Arapaja, 11 others members (L-R) Peoples Democratic Party National Secretary, Taofeek Arapaja, and National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), addressing a press conference on the newly initiated reconciliation efforts over the PDP crisis in Abuja, Photo Credit: Abdulrahman Zakariyau… The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi […]

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Ondo APC chairman says synergy, coordination key to electoral victory

Synergy and coordination among party structures and affiliated groups are critical to securing overwhelming electoral victory in future polls, according to the Ondo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  Hon. Kolawole Babatunde. A statement by the party’s state spokesman, Mr Steve Otaloro, on Monday, said Babatunde stated this while receiving a delegation of […]

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Femi Otedola debunks funding Dangote refinery as false

Otedola visits Dangote refinery, lauds successful expansion . Credit: X | Femi Otedola Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has dismissed claims that he financed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a post shared on X on Monday, Otedola said he did not invest in the refinery project, contrary to circulating […]

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Tinubu approves deployment of four new perm secs

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key sectors. A statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, on behalf of the Head of […]

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2027: Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, demand litigation-free politics

Peter Obi, Seriake Dickson and Rabiu Kwankwaso at the meeting on Sunday. Photo Credit: X / NDC Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, calling on members to avoid litigation and focus on advancing the nation’s development. The two opposition heavyweights made […]

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