By Akano Kolobo As the countdown to the 2026 governorship election in Osun State gathers momentum, the political atmosphere is becoming saturated with familiar patterns—carefully crafted narratives, selective projections, and the age-old attempt to sell “newness” as a substitute for tested leadership. In recent weeks, attention has been drawn toContinue Reading
By Tunde Akano The governorship ambition of Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, CON, in Jigawa State received a significant boost on Sunday following the declaration of loyalty by the political structure of Alhaji Shehu Mohammed Sanusi, Dan’iyan Dutse, to his movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event, held inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos: The Bank of Industry (BoI) and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have partnered to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The Managing Director, BoI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, said on Sunday that the partnership was formalised throughContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 12 large parcels of cocaine heading to the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic Airline flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi onContinue Reading
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has introduced an affirmative procurement system to promote inclusion and economic participation among women, youths and persons with disabilities. Under the initiative, priority consideration will be given to women-led businesses, youth organisations and persons living with disabilities in public procurement processes. The Director-General ofContinue Reading
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has approved the appointment of Prof. Anne E. Asuquo of the department of Medical Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology and Prof. Eyo Emmanuel Essien of the Department of marketing as acting Provost and acting deputy Provost forContinue Reading
By Danladi Ahmed The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the over 400% growth in Nigeria’s monthly tax revenue in the last two years as a true reflection of the success of the reformist agenda of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka NwankpaContinue Reading
The Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo State, has announced the appointment of Mr. Onikede Kamil as its new Bursar, marking the beginning of a new phase of financial discipline, accountability, and institutional advancement. The appointment, approved by the Governing Council, underscores the institution’s commitment to competence, credibility, and sustainableContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal A civil liberties organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called for the delisting of examination centres where acts of hijab discrimination occurred during the ongoing examination of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The group also demanded sanctions against any official found culpable. MURIC’s demandContinue Reading
