Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend ofContinue Reading
As Nigeria marks year 2025 Democracy Day on June 12, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola OFR has called for a re-affirmation of commitment to inclusive development, participatory leadership, and justice for all. The immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom made the call in a statement titled “JuneContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Ayede (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed has enjoined Nigerians to engage actively in the democratic processes to assist government efforts to reshape Nigeria. Dr. AbdulHameed (FNSE), gave the charge in a message on the occasion of this year’sContinue Reading
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s longest-serving president, has been removed from power in a stunning and bloodless military takeover that sent shockwaves across Africa. For nearly five decades, Biya held a tight grip on the country. His rule outlasted many African leaders, and his presence shaped nearly every part of Cameroonian life. ButContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong The heads of missions of the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada, on Thursday congratulated the Nigerian people’s commitment to 26 years of democratic governance. They made this known in a statement they jointly signed on the occasion of the celebration of Nigeria’sContinue Reading
Moses Ajayi, chairmanship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has promised to be a listening leader and serve the people of Olorunda LCDA. Mr Ajayi made this known during an interview with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled local government elections forContinue Reading
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has joined in mourning the passage of Chief Lamidi Ajadi, a Muslim leader in Ibadan, and the Baba Adini of Oyo State. Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi died on Tuesday June 10,2025. MUSWEN in a condolence message jointly signed by its President, AlhajiContinue Reading
Lagos: Following public outcry over delayed evacuation of empty containers causing yard congestion at APM Terminals, Apapa, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) convened a crucial stakeholders’ meeting. The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, NPA, Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday.Continue Reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against two of the detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over allegations bordering on investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars. The two, in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/216/2025 and filed by EFCC lawyer,Continue Reading
