A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the Service Chiefs to be more ruthless in dealing with people involved in violent crimes in the country. Oyintiloye said that although there was no doubt that the security agencies were doing everything possible to deal with the situation, more needed to be done to stop the killings in some parts of the north and other parts of the country. The APC chieftain made the remarks while speaking with newsmen on Sunday, 12 October, 2025, in Osogbo. Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint statement, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, disclosed that the Federal Government has made a comprehensive offer to the union and is still awaiting ASUU’s official response. They emphasised that the offer addresses the union’s primary concerns,…
The Coalition of Professional Women in Politics (COPWIP) is set to officially unveil ‘Tinubu Cares’, a transformative humanitarian and development framework designed to rebuild lives, empower communities, and sustain peace across Nigeria, starting from the North Central region. According to the Convener of the COPWIP, Engr. (Dr.) Atinuke Wuraola Owolabi, who is also the South West representative on the board of the North Central Development Commission,’ Tinubu Cares’ stands as a bold and compassionate initiative that embodies the Renewed Hope Agenda by promoting human development, security, and social inclusion through practical and innovative interventions. Engineer Owolabi is set to host…
The Federal Government is targeting about $25 billion in climate finance by 2030 as part of its economy-wide climate governance. Addressing a press conference at the weekend, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, while revealing the target, said that the Nigeria’sCarbonMarket Framework has been finalized and will be submitted to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. Majekodunmi said the recently submitted Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) is different from the previous ones in many ways as It departs from the “business-as-usual” approach to an absolute economy-wide emission reduction, representing our highest ambition level to…
By Ismaila Uba Misilli Thursday, 9 October, 2025, marks the 64th birthday of His Excellency, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON (Dan Majen) Gombe, Governor of Gombe State and Chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum, a visionary leader whose life embodies integrity, purpose and unrelenting devotion to the service of the people. Governor Inuwa Yahaya is not just a leader by title, but by conviction and example. His life’s philosophy revolves around purpose-driven leadership, anchored on the values of hard work, humility, accountability, and selfless service. He leads with quiet strength and an uncommon sense of duty, turning every challenge into opportunity and…
The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has launched a new initiative, “PeaceCORE,” in Taraba State as part of a strategic effort to foster peacebuilding and strengthen conflict-sensitive journalism in some states in the North. The programme aims to equip media professionals with the tools and knowledge to promote peaceful coexistence in conflict-prone communities. The PeaceCORE project, formally titled “Strengthening Capacities for Conflict Transformation and Livelihood for Groups in Vulnerable Situations in Nigeria’s Central Zone,” is being implemented in Taraba, Kaduna, and Plateau states, and focuses on enhancing the capacity of government and civil society actors to manage conflict through sustainable dialogue, accurate…
Political Leaders from the Southwest have lauded Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State as a performing governor during a visit to the state capital, Makurdi. Top leaders under the auspices of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), during a condolence visit to the people of Yelwata community in Guma local government area of Benue state where over 200 persons were killed by suspected herdsmen with many others injured and displaced recently, were impressed by how the state government handled both the medical and the political outcome of the attack. The delegation led by it chairman, Prince Dr Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi also…
A 52-year-old businessman Ejiofor Emeka has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano following which a total of 127 wraps of cocaine concealed in his private part and stomach have been recovered after days under excretion observation. A statement on Sunday, 12 October, 2025, by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said Ejiofor who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra state, was taken into NDLEA custody upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand via Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941 last Wednesday following credible intelligence. …
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Managing Director of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Alhaji Abubakar Mallam, has expressed confidence in the new Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, to take the emirate to greater heights. He made the statement at Zuru while on a congratulatory visit to the Emir, Shettimam Gwandu, who highlighted the Emir’s qualities to include commitment to his people and his good human relations are seen as assets for the emirate’s development. According to him, Emir’s international business connections are expected to attract investments and opportunities for the emirate. Shettimam Gwandu…
By Lanre Adewole “You no fit” is a colloquial construction that can be any of; a dare, doubt or don’t (warning), when deconstructed in proper English language as “don’t do it”, “you can’t do it” and “try if you can”. I will find accommodation for the igniting but evidence-free wild report of sacked President Goodluck Jonathan prepping a comeback, in the trio of interpretation. In phrasing my conviction, I hold he is too much of a safe-play guy to dare. In plain, personal view, I will say Jonathan won’t confront today’s incumbent in what would have been an exciting grudge…