By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (FPTB), has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Yusuf Dutse as the new deputy Rector of the institution, effective from September 1, 2026. The Council also approved the appointment of two Directors to head key directorates of the Polytechnic. According to a statement issued over the weekend by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the institution, Alhaji Mohammed Rabiu Wada, the approval for Dutse’s appointment was given at the 112th sitting of the Governing Council. The development brought to a conclusion the process that began…
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The Taraba Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly abducting three children in Jalingo and attempting to traffic them to Adamawa. It was gathered that the suspects, who are from one of the states in the South-East, were arrested at a filling station while travelling in a commercial vehicle with the three girls. The women were reportedly taking the girls to Adamawa State when the driver of the vehicle became suspicious because the girls do not look like them. The driver subsequently alerted members of his union, who then informed the police, leading to the arrest of the two…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Agege Constituency I in the 2027 General Elections, Hon. Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, has appointed Hon. Sola Osolana as Director-General of his campaign organisation, the Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola Campaign Organisation (OMACO), reports thegazellenews.com The appointment forms part of efforts to strengthen the campaign structure ahead of the election, with Osolana expected to oversee its operational and strategic coordination. Osolana, a business mogul turned politician, is a household name in Agege politics, known for top-notch political mobilisation and humanitarian services within the local council area.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Decross Gospel Mission, Ikeja (Decross IKJ), marked its 30th anniversary with the dedication of a new auditorium, an event chaired by former House of Assembly members, Dr Oluyinka Ogundimu and featuring the mission’s General Overseer, Prof. Evang. Ebenezer Obey (MFR), as guest preacher. The dedication and thanksgiving service held on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the Church Auditorium, 13, Michael Akinola Street, Onipetesi Estate, Mangoro, Ikeja, Lagos, with worshippers turning out in all-white attire for the 12noon programme. Also in attendance was the Deputy General Overseer of Decross, Bishop Folarin Obey. The programme opened with a…
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to develop innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms capable of strengthening the continent’s ability to prevent and resolve conflicts without excessive dependence on external funding. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call on Saturday, 29 August, 2026 in Luanda, Angola, at the 26th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, convened under the theme, “Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa.” The Minister commended progress recorded in strengthening the AU Peace Fund, saying member states had collectively contributed about $350.2 million, representing 87.5 per…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected President in 2027, insisting that the country’s borders are already open and therefore cannot be “reopened.” Tunji-Ojo, who oversees the Nigeria Immigration Service, said Atiku’s claim appeared to conflate different episodes involving trade restrictions, security-related border closures and infrastructure limitations into one continuous shutdown. In a statement issued on Saturday, 29 August, 2026, the Minister recalled that several major land borders had been reopened under the previous administration and that additional crossings had subsequently been restored. He said…
Nigeria is positioning itself to capture a significant share of the estimated $7 trillion global halal economy, with the Federal Government unveiling an ambitious strategy aimed at mobilising more than $12 billion in investment and turning the country’s vast agricultural, manufacturing and consumer potential into jobs, exports and industrial growth. The government’s renewed push was disclosed at the Lagos Halal Leadership Reception 2026 held at Eko Hotel, Lagos, where Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria could no longer afford to remain primarily a consumer of halal products while other countries captured the higher-value opportunities in production, processing, finance, logistics and…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections will not disrupt the legislative duties of the National Assembly. Akpabio gave the assurance on Saturday, 29 August, 2026 while speaking with journalists at the Presidential Wing of the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, saying lawmakers would continue to discharge their constitutional responsibilities despite increasing political activities ahead of the elections. He said lawmakers were elected for four years and must balance their political engagements with their legislative responsibilities. “We are elected for four years, and we are going to…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has joined family, friends and well-wishers to honour the Leader of Afenifere and Asiwaju Yoruba, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, as he celebrated his 100th birthday. Hamzat disclosed this in a statement shared on his social media page, describing the centenary lecture, themed “A Century of Courage and Stewardship of Yorùbá Democratic Legacy,” as a fitting tribute to a life defined by service and commitment to the Yoruba people. “Today, I joined family, friends and well-wishers to honour Chief Reuben Fasoranti, CFR, Leader of Afenifere and Asiwaju Yoruba, as he…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris has issued a pointed charge to senior public relations practitioners: pass on your knowledge or watch it retire with you, leaving the next generation to start from scratch. Idris delivered the charge on Saturday, 29 August, 2026, in Kaduna at the maiden Bashir Adamu Chedi Annual Memorial Lecture and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Kaduna State Chapter. “Your experience should not retire with you,” he said. “One of the greatest measures of professional success is the number of people you help to become better.”…