The South-West Zonal Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rahman Owokoniran, on Saturday accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using intimidation and economic pressure to force market women and traders in parts of the region to join the party, a claim he made in Ibadan, Oyo State, during his inauguration, citing concerns […]
The Federal Government has proposed a seven per cent increase in the budgetary allocation to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, raising it from N98.13bn in 2025 to N105bn, in a move aimed at advancing housing delivery, urban renewal and infrastructure development across the country, budget documents released […]
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has appointed Prince Lukman Oyebanji Fagbemi, SAN, as it’s new Legal Adviser. The appointment was announced in Abuja by the Convener of the group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, who described Fagbemi as a seasoned and highly respected legal practitioner whose experience will add value to the organisation. Atoyebi said […]
No fewer than 40 senior secondary students at Lagos Baptist Academy have started vocational and technical training in carpentry, welding, plumbing, and electrical work, following a N15 million education support intervention by the Adepoju Foundation. The initiative is part of the Bunmi Adedayo Foundation Legacy Project, implemented with support from the Phoenix Global Foundation. It […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has described the defection of Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC as a major political achievement for the state. Speaking at a reception on Saturday organised to mark the governor’s defection, the […]
Nigerian singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has issued an ultimatum to his former wife, Alexer Gopa, demanding a public apology over allegations he described as defamatory. The demand was contained in a cease-and-desist notice served through his lawyer, Mary Iyanagbe of Mary M. Iyanagbe and Co, and shared on the singer’s Instagram page […]
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree by Modibbo Adama University, Yola, in recognition of his contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development. The university said the award was presented during its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, following the approval of its Senate […]
The Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings Plc, Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to write off N748 billion in non-performing loans, saying the move was a deliberate strategy to strengthen the institution’s long-term stability despite its impact on profits. Otedola said the one-off provisioning led to a 92 per cent drop in the […]
