By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The lawmaker representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Adesola Samuel Adedayo, has called on constituents to support the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while reinforcing his education drive with the distribution of desks and benches to public schools in the constituency. The appeal was made on Friday, 17 April ,2026, during an official presentation ceremony in Apapa, where the intervention was unveiled as part of efforts aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President. The initiative, according to the lawmaker, targets infrastructure gaps in public schools, while also underscoring the need…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory chapter, has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers to commence an indefinite strike from Monday over unresolved welfare issues and outstanding entitlements. The directive followed an emergency State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) meeting held in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Friday,17 April, 2026 with the communiqué released to journalists on Saturday,18 April ,2026 Signed by State Chairman Abdullahi Shafa, State Secretary Margaret Jethro and State Publicity Secretary Ibukun Adekeye. The union instructed teachers to comply fully and await further directives. It also urged parents to keep their…
By Wale Joseph Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima is dead, reports thegazellenews.com He died this afternoon, Saturday, 18 April, 2026, in Kano after a protracted illness. Thegazellenews.com reports that the astute sports administrator died at the age of 78. Late Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima was an astute Nigerian sports administrator and former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) , now called Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He was the Chairman of the Association, NFA, until 2005. He was removed after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is a former Kano…
The Human Rights Association (HRA) has expressed support for Dr. Kadri ObafemiHamzat as the preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship, ahead of the AllProgressives Congress primary scheduled for May 2026. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued by HRA Chairman, Saad Kassis-Mohamed, was grounded in a principled assessment of Dr. Hamzat’sgovernance record and his demonstrated commitment to evidence-based, people-centred public administration in Nigeria’s most consequential state economy. Dr. Hamzat has served as Deputy Governor of Lagos State since 2019, having previously held senior executive roles spanning infrastructure, science and technology. His tenure has been characterised by a…
The Imota Local Council Development Area, under the leadership of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, in continued commitment to promoting quality healthcare and enhancing the welfare of its workforce, is set to organize a monthly Free Medical Outreach programme for all staff members. This initiative, tagged “Benson Medicare Initiative,” is designed to provide accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to both pensionable and non-pensionable staff of the council. The initiative will be launched on Monday, 20 April, 2026 at the Babajimi Benson Multi-purpose hall inside the council secretariat. All staff are enjoined to take full advantage of this opportunity to assess and…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has commenced a comprehensive gutter clearing exercise across major roads within the council area as part of renewed efforts to improve environmental sanitation and prevent flooding. The exercise, which began on Friday, 17 April, 2026, is targeted at clearing accumulated waste, debris, and blockages from drainage channels to ensure the free flow of water, particularly as the rainy season approaches. The initiative is expected to address long-standing issues of waterlogging in several part of the council area. Speaking on the development, Hon. Benson emphasized that the project reflects…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has officially confirmed that it has withdrawn from the proposed plan to move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that its focus is now directed toward exploring other viable political options. The state Chairman of the PDP, Sama’ila Burga who disclosed this during a press conference held at the PDP Secretariat along Yandoka Road in Bauchi on Saturday, 18 April, explained that the decision to suspend the political discussions followed a lack of consensus on critical conditions between both parties. He said the…
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos state, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Central Coordinator of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Lady Funke Ijayekunle on the occasion of her birthday. Dr. Adediran described Lady Ijayekunle as a dynamic and dependable pillar within the Lagos4Lagos Movement, a trusted ally, and an exceptional grassroots mobilizer whose leadership has been pivotal to the growth and consolidation of the Movement across Lagos State. Her loyalty to the shared vision of a people-first Lagos, combined with her resilience, energy, and strategic coordination, continues to strengthen the Movement’s structure and outreach.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and one-time lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Mufutau Adewale Egberongbe is seeking a return to the National Assembly, anchoring his campaign on a record of issue-driven legislative interventions in Apapa Federal Constituency. The renewed bid comes against the backdrop of persistent challenges in Apapa, including gridlock, infrastructure decay, and economic pressure. On Monday 13 April, 2026, his media team spotlighted his past motions in the House, arguing that they directly addressed these concerns through practical and long-term policy proposals. Specifically, Egberongbe’s intervention on Apapa gridlock…