Tinubu meets chairmen of GENCOS, pledges to resolve debt claims
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the […]
AIG disbands Police unit over LASU incident
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, has disbanded a unit and ordered trial for three officers over alleged misconduct. He confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. He linked his decision to a viral video involving officers attempting to arrest a Lagos State University (LASU) female […]
PDP will not lose sleep over coalition, Damagum declares
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will not lose sleep over the recent coalition that adopted the African Democratic Party (SDP) as platform to contest the 2027 general election. The party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum stated this at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. He said that […]
Police rescue newborn, arrest man over death of two teenagers
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an abducted newborn and detention of a suspect allegedly behind the killing of two seven-year-old girls in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development to newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday. Wakil said the incident, […]
APC national chairman: Alia congratulates Yilwatda as Obasa seeks party’s unity
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Makurdi. Also, the Speaker of the […]
2025 Ayangalu Festival: Ooni drums for peace, unity, cultural continuity
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday led a vibrant celebration of drumming to promote peace, unity, and cultural continuity. The event saw thousands of culture enthusiasts, scholars, and traditionalists converging on the ancient city of Ile-Ife as the colorful festival, held at the Courtyard of the Ooni’s Palace. According to […]
APC elects Yilwatda as chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman. He was until his election the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. At the occasion President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of citizens. At the party’s 14th National […]
Prof Vik Bahl at 60: Teaching from the Margins
By Toyin Falola Where do I start this write-up if not by saying that I have been greatly inspired by the kind of career Professor Vik Bahl has had? He has always had a prototype of what education should and shouldn’t be like in this age. He strongly believes that it should not be limited […]
Tinubu mourns renowned Prof. Elaigwu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the renowned Professor of Political Science and President of the Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR), Prof. Jonah Isawa Elaigwu, who passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, July 22. The President also commiserated with the governments […]
