The Presidential Media Team, on a tour of Federal Government projects in Nigeria’s North-West, has commended the infrastructure development initiatives of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State. The team, led by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, continued its inspection with visits to several federal and state government projects. These included: the 35-kilometre Gadan-Gayam, Gwaraji, and Kujama roads linking 76 farming communities in Igabi, Kajuru, and Chikun Local Government Areas; the multi-billion-naira Skills Acquisition Centre; and the 300-bed capacity Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital. Other members of the team included Mr…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos and governorship aspirant, Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has said that his ambition to govern the state is not for personal gains but in the collective interest of the people of Badagry. He however made it clear that he will run an all inclusive government that will directly touches the lives of residents in which no part of the state will be left behind if given the mandate. Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose made this known while featuring on a live Radio programme known as GBAGEDE ORO Special edition on Rainbow 94.1 fm.…
Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has delivered a sweeping critique of Nigeria’s democratic trajectory, declaring that the country is trapped not in voter apathy but in what he described as a “conversion crisis” that undermines civic participation. Speaking at the 2nd Distinguished Personality Lecture of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Chidoka argued that while millions of Nigerians intend to vote, systemic barriers discourage them from following through. The lecture, themed “Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for a New Generation,” was held at the Barr. Dr.…
Maiduguri, Borno State capital, was brought to a standstill on Friday as thousands of jubilant supporters trooped out to welcome Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and his anointed governorship candidate, Engr Mustapha Gubio. The mammoth crowd stretched from Muhammadu Buhari International Airport to major roads leading into the metropolis. Governor Zulum and his entourage were returning from a high-level meeting in the nation’s capital where he formally presented Engr Mustapha Gubio to Vice President Kashim Shettima. During that closed-door session, Vice President Shettima, who was a former Borno State governor, gave his support, officially endorsing Gubio as the All Progressives Congress…
The urgent need to rebuild trust in the global information space took centre stage in Nigeria’s capital as world leaders and policymakers gathered for the launch of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI), with top United Nations officials warning that misinformation now ranks among the most serious threats facing humanity. Speaking at the landmark event held at the Presidential Villa, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, delivered a stark message: the world is grappling with a dangerously fractured information ecosystem that must be urgently reformed to safeguard peace, human rights, and sustainable development. “Our world…
ActionAid Nigeria has launched a forceful rebuttal against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, over what it described as a “reckless and unsubstantiated” claim that six out of every ten Nigerian students are involved in cybercrime. In a strongly worded statement issued on May 1 in Abuja, the organisation said the assertion—allegedly made without verifiable evidence or transparent methodology—amounts to a sweeping generalisation that unfairly criminalises millions of young Nigerians and undermines their global reputation. The group warned that such claims, coming from a senior public official entrusted with upholding justice, risk reinforcing harmful stereotypes…
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria has reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral relations, describing Bangladesh and Nigeria as natural partners bound by shared aspirations for development, cultural understanding, and global cooperation. Speaking at the Bangla New Year 1433 celebration in Abuja, the High Commissioner, Miah Md. Mainul Kabir, emphasized that although geographically distant, Bangladesh and Nigeria share strong historical and developmental parallels as populous, dynamic, and rapidly evolving economies in their respective regions. He noted that the relationship between both countries has continued to expand steadily in recent years, particularly in areas of trade, education,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A coalition of support groups led by the Bala Wunti Support Organisation has officially obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 Bauchi State gubernatorial election, marking a significant step in Dr. Bala Wunti’s political journey. The forms were secured on Thursday, 30 April, 2026, in Abuja by the Chief Executive Officer of the Bala Wunti Support Organisation, Architect Muktar Jarmajo, who led the coalition responsible for mobilizing the required funds. Speaking to journalists shortly after the acquisition, Jarmajo described the development as a milestone in Bauchi State’s…
Popular journalist, Comrade Adewale Lateef Ojeleye has officially declared his intention to contest in the 2027 general elections, following the collection of the Expression of Interest and Nomination Form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The form was obtained on Friday, 1 May, 2026, at the APC secretariat, signaling the formal commencement of his aspiration to represent the people of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01. Speaking after collecting the form, Comrade Ojeleye expressed his strong commitment to delivering purposeful representation, fostering grassroots development, and promoting inclusive governance. He highlighted…
Fresh controversy has followed comments by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, who warned that students studying social science courses face bleak job prospects. Critics say the claim oversimplifies a wider employment crisis affecting graduates across all disciplines. Speaking at the ‘Renewed Hope Conversations, UniAbuja Edition’, Alausa told University of Abuja students: “We are training you not to be job seekers but entrepreneurs. A lot of you doing social science courses, with all due respect to you, there are not going to be jobs for you in the future.” The Minister, a medical doctor-turned-politician, added that the Federal Government plans to…