A traditional ruler, Oba Sulaiman Bamgbade has called for stronger institutional backing for engineering technologists in Nigeria, stressing that the country’s technological and infrastructural progress depends heavily on their expertise. Bamgbade made the appeal during a recent event where he highlighted the vital role technologists play in national development. He noted that while engineers […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention tagged Ibadan 2025 will be remembered as a historic turning point in the party’s national resurgence. Makinde made the remark on Saturday while delivering his welcome address at the convention held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan on Saturday was marked by notable absences, including delegations from 13 states and several prominent party leaders, signaling ongoing internal tensions within the party. Among the absent serving governors were Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and Taraba State Governor […]
Ondo State’s ambitious refinery and free trade zone project has moved into a critical implementation stage following the formalisation of a joint venture between the state government and Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL). The partnership signals renewed momentum for what is poised to become one of the largest private-sector–driven industrial developments in Nigeria. According […]
Tension escalated on Friday as a coalition of retired senior military officers issued a strong ultimatum to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding the immediate sack or redeployment of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent confrontation with a naval officer in Abuja. The group, operating under the aegis […]
Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has emphasized that revenue diversification is no longer a policy choice but a national imperative for Nigeria. Delivering the maiden Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Ilesa, Osun State, Adedeji argued that Nigeria’s revenue challenge lies not just in the numbers […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has publicly dismissed claims suggesting that Christians are being targeted for extinction in Nigeria, asserting that no religious group is currently under persecution in the country. Speaking on Saturday at the coronation of the 21st Elerin of Erin-Ile in Kwara […]
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing health sector reforms, signaling that the country’s new model is positioning it as a continental health leader. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC, made the commendation at the 2025 Joint Annual Review of the Health Sector in […]
Remo Stars assistant coach, Sulaiman Folarin, has expressed satisfaction with the indefinite postponement of their highly anticipated Matchday 13 fixture against local rivals, Shooting Stars (3SC). The coach believes the break will be beneficial for his squad, which has struggled with consistency this season. The match, a South West derby originally scheduled for […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to chair the launch of the biography of former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah, next Thursday in Abuja, coinciding with Attah’s 87th birthday. Udeme Nana, a member of the planning committee and former media adviser to Attah, announced the event at a news briefing in Uyo on Friday. […]
