By Adetutu Audu Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu was on Wednesday, 30 April, 2026 snubbed by members of the Oyo State National Assembly caucus as he went to purchase his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the governorship seat of the state, reports thegazellenews.com In contrast, Adelabu’s rival for the same office, Sharafadeen Alli was accompanied to collect his forms by members of the state caucus in the National Assembly. The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District in Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Yunus Abiodun Akintunde led Federal lawmakers from Oyo state to accompany Alli to collect his…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A strong succession signal emerged in Lagos as Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire formally presented Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Lagos State reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com also reports that Princess Orelope-Adefulire is a prominent member of GAC, former Deputy Governor of Lagos state and currently Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs). The presentation, held at a high-level political gathering attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, party elders and influential stakeholders, underscored growing alignment within the ruling party…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to youth empowerment, economic inclusion, and grassroots development with the successful rollout of the Renewed Hope Scale-Up Programme, which has directly impacted over 1,400 young Nigerians through the distribution of equipment and substantial financial grants. At a well-attended empowerment event in Jos, Plateau State, Professor Yilwatda oversaw the distribution of 727 sets of income-generating equipment and toolkits, carefully targeted at equipping beneficiaries with the capacity to establish and expand sustainable businesses across key sectors of the economy. The distributed items include 20…
The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation has announced that entries are officially open for the 2026 edition of its Annual Essay Competition for undergraduates. This year’s topic, “AI, Technology & Education for Nigeria’s Digital Future,” addresses a pivotal moment in our academic history. As Artificial Intelligence reshapes global landscapes, the Foundation seeks to spark a critical dialogue on how these tools can be harnessed to foster “smart learning” rather than “smart cheating.” The competition challenges students to explore how innovation can drive development while maintaining academic integrity. According to the Ibhawoh Foundation, the competition which is targeted at full-time undergraduate…
Determined to further improve the quality of safety, cleanliness and comfort provided for passengers across its network, the Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guiding janitorial services onboard train coaches and at railway stations nationwide. The SOP was officially presented on Wednesday, 29 April, 2026 during a workshop organised for cleaning service providers at the Corporation’s Headquarters in Lagos. Declaring the workshop open, the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, charged participants to ensure strict compliance with the operational standards contained in the new efficiency alignment document, irrespective of…
The campaign team of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR has announced that he has formally purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the governorship primary election in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. “This step reflects Dr. Adediran’s disciplined adherence to the party’s established processes and his unwavering belief in the internal democratic mechanisms of the APC. He reiterates his full alignment with the party’s official position on the adoption of direct primaries for all elective offices, and expresses confidence that this approach will further deepen participatory democracy, strengthen…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has received the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com The symbolic presentation was performed by a delegation of the GAC members led by its leader, Prince Tajudden Oluyole Olusi. According to the First Lady, the GAC which is just like the Electoral College has done well in its choice of Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat. “Politically, Lagos State has always been at the forefront, showcasing leadership to the rest of Nigeria. You have added a first and…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of driving policy reforms and digitising its procurement system to improve efficiency, promote transparency, and eliminate bottlenecks associated with the manual process. Speaking during the NDDC Procurement Policy Reform and Digitisation Stakeholders Sensitisation and Training Summit in Imo State, the NDDC Director, Procurement, Dr Chuks Osuji, said the policy reform and digitisation initiative was a critical step towards improving workflow, eliminating inefficiencies and ensuring transparency, efficiency and accountability in the Commission’s procurement process. Osuji described the reform as an important initiative that would facilitate efficient workflow, eliminate the tedious analogue…
In a remarkable display of courage and community resilience, residents of Bakkere village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State have successfully repelled a coordinated bandit attack, forcing the assailants to flee after hours of intense confrontation. PRNigeria gathered that the incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, highlights a growing shift in community-led resistance against armed groups terrorising rural communities in the North-West. According to sources, the attackers had quietly infiltrated a section of Bakkere village when vigilant community leaders detected suspicious movements and immediately raised an alarm. The alert triggered the rapid mobilisation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the same vein, the President has nominated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate confirmation. Until his nomination, Ambassador Enikanolaiye, from Kogi State, served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. Enikanolaiye is a distinguished diplomat and seasoned public servant…