Former member of the House of Representatives, Barrister Sergius Ogun, has officially emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the upcoming Edo Central Senatorial District by-election. The primary election was held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, and was supervised by the leadership of the ADC in Edo State, with delegates, party stakeholders, and […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the strict enforcement of vehicle weight and clearance height limits on bridges across Nigeria, in a move aimed at preserving the structural integrity of the country’s ageing infrastructure and enhancing road safety. The policy comes in response to rising concerns over frequent damage to bridges caused by […]
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has voiced apprehensions regarding the inflationary repercussions of the burgeoning liquidity levels within the banking system. He cautioned that the escalation in statutory revenue disbursements via the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) could jeopardize the Bank’s disinflationary endeavors if not counteracted by […]
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has strongly criticised the state of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, describing its recent N39 billion refurbishment as a monumental scam. Adeyanju shared his experience after attending the lavish Seyi Vodi party held at the venue on Saturday, expressing deep disappointment over the […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Sunday led dignitaries and well-wishers in holding the 8th-day Fidau prayers in honour of the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The prayer session, held in Ijebu Ode, drew a large gathering of Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, political leaders, and prominent indigenes […]
Morocco has officially emerged as the most visited country in Africa, reaffirming its position as a premier global travel destination. According to newly released data, the North African nation welcomed an impressive 4 million international tourists in the first three months of 2025 alone a figure that outpaces any other country on the […]
In a sweeping anti-crime operation that spanned six months, the Imo State Police Command have announced the arrest of 2,785 suspects and the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, including 20 pump-action guns and 14 AK-47 rifles. The announcement, made on Friday, July 19, 2025, reflects what the police described as an aggressive and […]
Former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba has revealed how former President Olusegun Obasanjo deceived the Afenifere and Alliance for Democracy (AD) leaders into supporting his re-election bid in 2003, only to betray their trust. In his detailed recollection, Osoba said the political rapprochement with Obasanjo began after the president survived an impeachment attempt […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Maiduguri has announced that it will soon disclose its position on the renaming of the institution after the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The union’s chairman, Dr. Abubakar MShelia, stated that the decision will be made public after the next congress meeting. While the […]
Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has expressed deep concern over the state of Igboland, lamenting the region’s descent into fear and violence. According to Adichie, many Igbo people now prefer to seek refuge in Lagos or Abuja rather than return to their homeland due to the prevailing insecurity. This development, Adichie notes, is […]
