The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Primary Election in Kajola Local Government has produced Hon. Gazali Afolabi Fakayode, popularly known as Kafirugbin, as the party’s candidate following what stakeholders described as a peaceful, transparent, and credible democratic exercise. Hon. Fakayode emerged victorious after securing a commanding 2,622 votesContinue Reading
Abuja — The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has received the World Health Organization (WHO) Director‑General’s Special Award for the African Region in recognition of its leadership in tobacco control within entertainment media. The Board was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by WHO Director‑General Dr. Tedros AdhanomContinue Reading
MainPower DisCo Warns Residents Against Encroachment on Power Line Infrastructure MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has cautioned residents of Enugu State to stay away from high-tension towers, poles, and power lines, emphasizing that electricity is extremely dangerous and must be handled with utmost caution. The company urged members ofContinue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt: Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Fubara announced his decision in a statement he issued to Journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Fubara said his moveContinue Reading
In the quiet confidence of a true leader, there is no need for loud, empty clamor. Leadership is not defined by the weight of a transient portfolio, but by the weight of one’s character, the depth of their accessibility, and an unflinching commitment to human elevation. When you look atContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned deadly attack on a mosque in San Diego, in California, in which three people were killed. Police said two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday and killed three men before killingContinue Reading
PMAWCA: Oyetola seeks stronger maritime capacity across region Lagos, May Tuesday, 18, 2026 , Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms to position the country as a leading trade and logistics hub in WestContinue Reading
NIMASA graduates 177 personnel, showcases C4i capability in Lagos Lagos, May 19, 2026, The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, says the Deep Blue Project has sustained zero piracy incidents in the country’s waters for four consecutive years. Mobereola saidContinue Reading
By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo: Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative, following recent case of kidnapping in schools in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Friday invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota and CommunityContinue Reading
