President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key diplomatic missions, marking the first batch of postings from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. Those approved include Ambassador Ayodele Oke as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to France, Colonel Lateef Are as ambassador-designate to the United States of America, and Ambassador Amin […]
Tinubu Approves Oil Drilling at Ogun Waterside, Okays Olokola Deep Seaport’s Take off President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of oil drilling at Eba in Ogun Waterside. This historic decision formalizes Ogun State’s transition into an oil-producing region. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the news following a meeting with the Western Naval […]
Lagos Assembly calls for Bye-elections to Replace Deceased Councillors The Lagos State House of Assembly has formally called for the conduct of bye-elections to fill vacant seats in three local government areas following the deaths of several councillors. During a plenary session held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the lawmakers expressed […]
I’ve no plans to Defect, I’m Staying in PDP, says Makinde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially dismissed widespread speculations regarding a potential move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, the governor clarified […]
Olubadan Seeks FG’s Help on Ibadan Ecological Challenges The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent assistance in addressing the persistent ecological challenges facing various communities within the ancient city. The monarch made this appeal during a recent visit to the Secretary to the […]
Northern Elders Protest Siting of Gold in Lagos as Marginalisation The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the Federal Government’s plan to establish a gold refinery in Lagos, labeling it a deliberate act of economic marginalization against the North. The forum argues that since gold is primarily found in Northern Nigeria, […]
OOU Hails NELFUND as Varsity Produce 147 First-class Graduates OOU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, has lauded the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for its vital role in student retention. He noted that the initiative has provided essential financial support, preventing thousands of students from dropping out due to poverty. The university announced […]
Mytfwang Laments Terror Attacks in Plateau Communities Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks on several communities in the state, describing the incidents as heartless and unacceptable. He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and the destruction of property, emphasizing that such acts […]
Rivers Unveils Innovation Hub to Empower Youths, Curb Unemployment The Rivers State Government has officially inaugurated the Adolescent and Young Peoples Innovation Hub in the Fimie community, Port Harcourt. This facility is designed to tackle youth unemployment, bridge skill gaps, and address health vulnerabilities like HIV among the state’s younger population. State […]
Court Throws Out Appeal Seeking to Re-open Major Al-Mustapha’s Trial over Kudirat The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the long-standing appeal filed by the Lagos State Government seeking to reopen trial of Hamza AlMustapha over the murder of Kudirat Abiola. The appeal sought to overturn the acquittal of Major Al-Mustapha (rtd), […]
