The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has visited two officers of the agency receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja, following injuries sustained during a violent mob attack in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory. The injured officers, Ayegh Zachariah and Shehu Ibrahim, were attacked while participating in a raid on a notorious drug joint in Dawaki on May 15, 2026. During the visit on Monday, Marwa sympathized with the officers and assured them of the agency’s full support, including comprehensive medical care until they fully recover.…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated all the Muslim brothers and sisters in the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir, describing the occasion as a sacred festival of faith, sacrifice, obedience, love and devotion to Almighty Allah. He also called on the Muslim communities in the country to support the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Professor Yilwatda noted that Eid el-Kabir remains one of the most significant celebrations in Islam, symbolising the virtues of selflessness, unity, compassion, tolerance and total submission to the will of God,…
The Coordinator of Renewed Hope Engineers, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, has expressed the group’s readiness to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Owolabi, a member of the Governing Board, North Central Development Commission (NCDC), representing the South-West, said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, 25 May, 2026. The coordinator, who is also a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, added that the group supported the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the confidence reposed in the administration of President BolaTinubu. She said the association was fully prepared to mobilise its members and professional…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Ogun State and across the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, love, and peaceful coexistence as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. In his Sallah message, Governor Abiodun said Eid-el-Kabir remains a significant spiritual occasion that teaches humanity the importance of faith, selflessness, tolerance, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah. The governor called on residents of the state to continue to live in peace and harmony, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences, noting that unity and mutual…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has formally presented the official results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Ogun East Senatorial District to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Abiodun, who emerged as the APC candidate for the Ogun East Senatorial District election, expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God, President Tinubu, party leaders, stakeholders, and the people of Ogun East for the confidence and trust reposed in him throughout the primary process. The Governor commended the President and leader of the party for his inclusive democratic policies, particularly his insistence on direct primaries, which he said have enabled members…
The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, on behalf of the State Executive Committee and the entire leadership of the party in the state, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the state and Nigeria at large on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, reports thegazellenews.com Hon. Ojelabi described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred and significant festival that symbolizes total obedience to God, sacrifice, love, tolerance, and unwavering faith, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). He urged Muslims and Nigerians generally to imbibe these virtues in their daily lives for the collective peace, unity,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time. The President congratulates the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points in 38 matches, ahead of their closest rival, Rivers United. President Tinubu recalled the incredible run of Rangers in the 1970s and 1980s, when the club won multiple league and FA Cup titles, especially in 1975, when they reached the finals of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, and in…
The Governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between both countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake said Nigeria is ready to leverage Türkiye’s technological advancement and expertise in mining exploration, training, digitisation, licensing systems, and capacity building to accelerate reforms and growth within the sector. According to the Minister, President…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon (Dr) Seyi Jakande, has defended the council’s subsidised Ileya ram sales initiative, insisting that the programme is designed to ease economic pressure on residents while encouraging civic participation through voter registration. Jakande spoke during the council’s subsidised Ileya ram sales programme held on Monday, 25 May, 2026 within the LCDA, where residents purchased rams valued between ₦350,000 and ₦400,000 for ₦80,000. The initiative, which drew large crowds despite heavy rainfall earlier in the day, formed part of the council’s festive support programme for residents ahead of the…
The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for embracing policy reforms to digitise its procurement processes, thereby promoting transparency, efficiency and accountability. Speaking during the NDDC Procurement Policy Reform and Digitisation Stakeholders Sensitisation and Training Summit in Port Harcourt, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, described the initiative as a step in the right direction. Adedokun said the transition to paperless governance had become necessary as the government seeks to modernise its operations, reduce delays, cut waste and improve the speed of service delivery to citizens. He…