By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Council Manager of Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Mr. Bakare, has died after a prolonged illness, according to information made available by close associates of the late administrator. Bakare, who was said to be in his late fifties, reportedly died a few days ago in India where he had been receiving treatment for a cancer-related ailment. His death was confirmed in a condolence message shared by Duke Olabode Garbadeen Odusanya Sakirudeen, who described the late Council Manager as a dedicated public officer and a personal friend. In the message, Odusanya said the news of Bakare’s death…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Nigeria Football Federation has already commenced the process of appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo on the issue of eligibility of some players used by that country in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff match against Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco on 16th November 2025. “We have received the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on our petition, but we are not satisfied with the decision, which rejected our petition. I want to assure Nigerians that the NFF has immediately commenced the process of appealing the decision,” said…
The CAF Appeal Board has stripped Senegal of their 2025 AFCON title, overturning the result to a 3-0 victory for Morocco following a walk-off protest in the final. Senegal was sanctioned for abandoning the match, resulting in heavy fines ($615k), a five-match ban for their coach, and a reversed result. The CAF Appeal Board officially overturned the 2025 AFCON final result, awarding a 3-0 win to Morocco after the Senegalese team left the pitch. Senegal was found to have breached regulations after they walked off in protest of officiating in the final match. In addition to losing the title, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, 17 March, 2026, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, 18 March, to Thursday, 19 March, 2026. The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Nigeria and the United Kingdom share a deep history…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has underscored the vital role of strategic communication in showcasing the achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging media stakeholders to utilise the forthcoming 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress as a platform to project the party’s progress and accomplishments. The Minister made this remark on Monday, 16 March, 2026, in Abuja during the inauguration of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee of the 2026 APC National Convention, held at the Minister’s Conference Room, Radio House, Abuja. Idris, who serves as Co-chairman of the subcommittee,…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Amidst spreading speculations that Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed might defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a political pressure group has been launched in the State stressing their unalloyed solidarity, support and loyalty to the Governor. The new group, ‘The Kaura Force Movement’ which was formally launched on Monday, 16 March, 2026, during a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre, Bauchi, vowed that as a new political pressure group to agitate for his elective office in his (Governor Mohammed) political journey of 2027, “we will not allow him to walk alone”.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at the State House on Friday, 13 March, 2026, the President said his government would help dismantle the fiscal hurdles and “digital cannibalisation” currently threatening the survival of the press. He gave this assurance during an interfaith dinner with a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Press…
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and immediate past Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, has described the massive turnout at the recent Ramadan lecture organised by Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as a clear testimony to the senator’s growing popularity and acceptance across the state. Oladele made the remark while responding to reporters’ questions on the third annual Ramadan lecture hosted by the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in Ilaro, Ogun State. According to him, the overwhelming participation of people from different religious, political and…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Civil Society Organizations(CSO) in Bauchi State have called For the establishment of a regulatory council to check multiple registration and taxation by different government ministries, departments, and agencies. This formed part of the core decisions reached at the end of a 2-day training on self-regulation for 20 CSOs organized by the Bauchi State Network of Civil Society Organizations (BASNEC) with the aim of strengthening accountability, transparency, and operational standards in the CSO sector. Addressing the training session yesterday, the Chairman of BASNEC, Mr. Jinjiri Garba, said the absence of a unified regulatory framework had created…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcomes and commends the decision of the Lagos State Government to re-introduce the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise across the state. This proactive step is a clear demonstration of responsible and responsive governance aimed at safeguarding public health, promoting environmental cleanliness, and strengthening community participation in maintaining a livable city. Lagos, as one of Africa’s most vibrant and rapidly growing megacities, requires collective commitment to environmental sustainability. The re-introduction of the sanitation exercise reflects the unwavering determination of the state government to uphold the highest standards of environmental management while…