President salutes Adebutu at 90
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Chief Adebutu Adebukunola Kessington on his 90th birthday. In a personally signed statement, the president described the businessman as “a businessman, philanthropist, and cultural icon who embodies the virtues of hard work, honour, and compassion.” He prayed for continued God’s blessing on him to sustain his growth to national […]
Yakubu Mohammed’s memoir billed for public presentation Nov 4
The memoir of the veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed is to be presented to the public on November 4, 2025. The event is to hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos at 11 am. Mohammed’s memoir titled Beyond Expectations chronicles a lifetime devoted to journalism, leadership, and nation-building, offering readers both […]
Insecurity: NGF pledges to deepen intelligence sharing with DSS, other security agencies
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to deepen intelligence sharing with the Department of State Services to tackle security threats, violent extremism, and inter-communal tensions across the country. The forum gave the assurance in a communiqué issued after its fifth meeting on Thursday in Abuja signed by the Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, […]
Police bomb disposal team remove IEDs in Borno
Operatives of the police in Borno State have removed two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the insurgents along the Ngwaom – Mafa Road in the state. The spokesman of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Thursday. Daso said the explosives were discovered and neutralised when Gov. Babagana […]
PDP BoT dismisses Anyawu’s allegation of forgery as false, baseless
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery and signature cloning made by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as false and baseless. This is contained in a statement by the BoT Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara in Abuja on Thursday. Anyanwu had alleged that his signature […]
Tinubu celebrates Fasuyi at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, President/CEO and Founder of Ibadan Business School, Ibadan, on his 70th birthday on October 25, 2025. The President rejoiced with the renowned management consultant who has served numerous multilateral and bilateral organisations, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and other government […]
Tuggar affirms Nigeria’s role in global gas exportation, sustaining energy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has affirmed Nigeria’s important role in global gas exportation and energy stability He affirmed this in a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy. The statement is against backdrop of the recent election of Dr Philip Mshelbila, Managing-Director of Nigeria LNG Limited […]
Democracy And Development in Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to be part of this epochal event honoring our leader and elder, Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, a distinguished alumnus of Yaba College of Technology, our host. I am pleased to know that this is a maiden lecture in the founding of the Hassan Sunmonu Centre for Leadership and Governance. […]
Sanwo-Olu urges African leaders to join forces against ritual killings
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for stronger collaboration among African nations to combat human trafficking, ritual abuse and exploitation. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the opening of the First Annual Africa Colloquium Against Human Trafficking, in partnership with Pepperdine University, California, United States of America, on Thursday in Lagos. The governor described […]
EFCC recovers ₦566b, $411m, 1,502 assets in two years
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦566 billion, $411 million, and 1,502 properties in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC boss, represented by Wilson Uwujaren, the Director of Public Affairs, made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, at a press conference marking his […]
