By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As political activities continue to gather momentum ahead of the 2027, the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, has donated 25 brand-new Volkswagen Sharon buses to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State to support grassroots mobilisation and promote the party’s aims and objectives. The vehicles were officially handed over to the Bauchi State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Hassan Tilde for the distribution to 20 local government chairmen to enhance the party’s ideals. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at APC Secretariat in Bauchi on Tuesday, Hon. Aminu Mohammed Danmalaki on…
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By Wale Joseph Organisers of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have confirmed that the Opening Ceremony will take place at the renowned OVO Hydro, alongside a call for 700 volunteers to help bring the event to life. Set for July 23, the ceremony will mark a historic first for the Games, as it will be held in an indoor arena rather than a traditional stadium. The move is aimed at creating a more immersive and electrifying experience, with spectators positioned closer to the action during the curtain-raiser to 11 days of elite sporting competition. The production will spotlight Glasgow’s culture…
By Simbo Olorunfemi “As a child, I wished only to be relevant. I am now. I wished to have people pause and listen to me as I talked. They do now. I wished also to have people laugh at my jokes. They do now, even if it’s out of politeness.” – MEE Mofe-Damijo, 1993 This day, 30 long years ago, the sun abruptly set at noon somewhere in Surulere, Lagos, despite the spirited last-minute efforts and prayers to stop it from doing so. It was a shocking, painful, and highly unexpected ending for Journalist, Writer, Publisher, and TV Host, May…
Political momentum gathered pace in Agege Federal Constituency today, March 24, 2026, as stakeholders across the political stucture aligned in support of the emerging 2027 aspiration of High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP). The strategic consultative meeting, convened earlier today, by the aspirant, brought together party leaders, executive and legislative officials from the two councils within the constituency, alongside Local Government and Ward Executives from all thirteen wards, underscoring a broad-based coalition rooted in unity, structure, and coordinated political direction. Speaking at the session, Egunjobi articulated the vision underpinning his aspiration, describing it as a mission to deepen representation,…
The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online about the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South. Mr. Olalekan was arraigned on 23 March 2026 before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta, on a two-count charge. He was subsequently granted bail, a decision the government said has been widely misinterpreted in public commentary. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 24 March, 2026, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), clarified that the grant of bail was based solely on…
-Onyendozi By Chuks Collins, Awka Anambra State is evidently standing on a very good ground right now, as Chief Dozie Nwankwo, a hot favorite for the Central Senatorial seat in the coming 2027 election has sent out a passionate call on the electorate to go for candidates who have demonstrated interest in the welfare of the citizens. Nwankwo, had attracted a lot of life enhancing projects/programmes while in the House of Representative that made constituents to clamour his elevation to the Senate now. Popularly known as ‘Onyendozi'(the builder), while accepting the call at a meeting with the critical…
President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his commitment to duty and loyalty over the years. President Tinubu used the occasion of his longtime aide’s 60th birthday to shower encomiums on him for his many years of unflinching dedication to duty as his former Adviser on Media and now as a senior aide in the Presidency. Specifically, President Tinubu noted that Rahman displayed strong leadership and an extraordinary work ethic throughout his service as adviser on Media, especially during the period leading up to the last presidential election, when…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi State The League of Bauchi Professionals has endorsed the candidature of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar for the governorship of Bauchi State ahead of the 2026/2027 election cycle. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued to the press by the Secretary of the group, Ibrahim B. Yusuf, following a meeting of the association held in Bauchi during the Eid celebrations. In the statement, the group described Ambassador Tuggar as a seasoned statesman whose global exposure and leadership experience position him to translate international networks into tangible development outcomes for Bauchi State. It noted that the state…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Niger Delta, stressing the need to continually promote the rich traditions of ethnic nationalities across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the Niger Delta Arts and Culture Expo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the cultural event reflects Nigeria’s enduring strength in unity despite its diversity. The event, with the theme: “Rhythm of the Niger Delta: Music, Dance and the Heartbeat of Our People,” brought together stakeholders and cultural groups from across…
The Federal Government has launched a new national framework aimed at ending fragmented humanitarian and poverty interventions through the One Humanitarian–One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS), a coordinated approach designed to align emergency assistance, social protection, and long-term poverty reduction. The initiative, introduced under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, seeks to harmonize government and partner efforts in responding to humanitarian crises while creating sustainable pathways out of poverty. The framework was unveiled during a high-level engagement involving federal and state institutions, development partners, humanitarian agencies, academia, and technical organizations. Stakeholders at the meeting emphasized the need for a…