The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, will attend the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS) in Dubai this week. The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, made this known in a statement in Dubai, on Monday, 27 October, 2025. Wike, who left Abuja on Sunday, arrived Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at about 4am on Monday, 27 October, 2025 He was received by the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Dubai, Ambassador Zayyanu Ibrahim as well as officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration who had…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Haruna Saeed I have read with utter dismay the ill-conceived statement credited to one Sani Dododo, a recent defector from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State. His latest outburst, published in The Punch Newspaper, purports to reject the endorsement of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the consensus northern candidate for the PDP national chairmanship. Nothing could be more mischievous, unfounded, and reflective of his trademark character assassination antics. Sani Dododo joined the PDP alongside Senator Adamu Aliero only a few years ago after years of virulent opposition to the same party…
By Wale Edun In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over the opportunities we failed to seize, and confidence in our direction of travel today. Despite some historical shortfalls and present-day challenges, I believe the most difficult phase of our economic journey is behind us. Nigeria has turned a decisive corner. The road ahead will demand hard work and discipline, but we are firmly on the right path. When President Bola Tinubu took office in 2023, Nigeria’s economy was on the brink of fiscal collapse. Slowing growth, surging inflation, and…
Residents of 16 units of three-bedroom apartments located at 96B, Ladipo Omotesho Cole Street, Lekki Phase 1, previously rented to Greenbirch Limited, have accused the company of unlawful entry, theft, intimidation, harassment, threats to life, and breach of public peace, among other offenses. The sub-tenants alleged that they were shocked to discover that the apartments actually belong to RAO Investment Property Company Limited owned by the Okoyas, which is currently in a legal tussle to recover the property from Greenbirch Limited. They claimed that the company, led by Mr. Lawrence Uwaoma Onwukwem; his partner Mr. Davies Isaiah Ijele; and staff…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, Asiwaju of Ijesaland, President/CEO and Founder of Ibadan Business School, Ibadan, on his 70th birthday on which comes up on Saturday, 25 October, 2025. President Tinubu rejoiced with the renowned management consultant who has served numerous multilateral and bilateral organisations, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and other government departments. The President commended Chief Fasuyi’s leadership and contributions to community development through the Ijesa Community Development Assembly (ICDA) and the Ijesa Development Fund (IDF), which have redefined the socio-economic and infrastructural landscape of the entire Ijesaland. “This milestone is not…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have arrested an alleged serial fraudster Mrs. Imaobong Cyril Okpong for her alleged involvement in a series of visa fraud schemes and fake offers of foreign scholarships for nonexistent studies abroad. Okpong was arrested following claims of a petitioner, Dr. (Mrs.) Blessing Nse Bassey, a clinician, that alleged that the suspect defrauded her of the sum of ₦3,000,000 (Three Million Naira) under the guise of securing a University admission for her and also processing Canadian visas for her and her husband. According to Bassey, the…
The former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla, has commissioned the nine state-of-the-art strategic security projects executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Ayakoro, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The former Navy Chief, represented by the Commander, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Noel Madugu, stated that the operational facilities handed over by NDDC would bolster the Nigerian Navy’s presence and security operations. He observed that Ayakoro was an important town located on the river, making it strategic and crucial for maritime security in the Niger Delta region. He stated: “The event we are witnessing…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has said the principles of the United Nations Charter offers guidance to Nigeria and other African countries bedeviled by terrorism and other violent conflicts. The message was given by the Director-General of the Institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of United Nations. Ochogwu said: “Today, October 24, 2025, marks exactly 80 years since the entry into force of the United Nations Charter. As the world commemorates this historic milestone, we are reminded of the enduring vision of the Charter to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, reaffirm…
Former Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Olumuyiwa Jimoh, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack and replace the nation’s Service Chiefs as a welcome and strategic move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. Speaking in reaction to the development, Hon. Jimoh said the decision should not come as a surprise, as it falls within the President’s constitutional powers to reorganize the military leadership whenever necessary. “It’s not a new thing. The President has the authority to appoint or reshuffle the Service Chiefs to enhance the nation’s security structure,” he said. “This may have…
The Passport Control Officer for Lagos, Chris O. Onajinrin, on Friday, 24 October, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Owolabi Adeniyi reports thegazellenews.com The Immigration topnotch acknowledged the role of the revered monarch in uniting the populace and promoting peace among the citizens. He said his team visited the Monarch to tap from his wealth of experience and seek his cooperation and support for his agency in carrying out its duties. Responding, Oba Adeniyi expressed appreciation to the team for the visit assuring the team of his cooperation and support. Highlights of the…