A renowned Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdul-Akeem Abdul-Lateef, has admonished Muslims to uphold the pure oneness of Allah (Tawheed), declaring that no creature is worthy of worship, praise, supplication, or gratitude in the absolute sense except Allah. Delivering a soul-lifting lecture at the 6th Ramadan Public Lecture organised by the Unified Local Government Muslim Staff Association, Alimosho Branch, on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, at the Multi-purpose Hall of Alimosho Local Government, the respected cleric anchored his message on the theme: ‘Be Muslim Enough: The Role of Qur’an and Sunnah…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Fresh concerns over the fragility of Nigeria’s electricity system have intensified following reports that the Presidential Villa has been disconnected from the national grid and is now powered by an independent mini-grid system within the seat of government. The development, reportedly confirmed last week by a senior state official, has triggered wider questions about the stability of the country’s power infrastructure — particularly amid multiple grid collapses recorded in 2026 alone. Energy policy advocates say the symbolism is hard to ignore. “If the Villa is disconnecting from the national grid because of repeated collapses, what does that mean for the…
The National Assembly is considering a range of legislative and policy measures to strengthen local production of solar panels and renewable energy components in Nigeria, as part of broader efforts to tackle energy poverty and reduce installation costs nationwide. The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Environment, House of Representatives, Hon. Terseer Ugbor speaking at the Solar Power Nigeria’s National Stakeholders Engagement with theme: “Accelerating Nigeria’s Clean Energy”, said parliament is reviewing key issues affecting the sector, particularly the development of local manufacturing capacity for solar panels, batteries, and other renewable energy components. According to him, expanding domestic production is critical…
Energy policy experts have called for stronger data-driven decision making in Nigeria’s energy transition process, warning that ambitious climate targets must be balanced with economic realities, job security, and the country’s persistent energy access challenges. The call was made during a national policy dialogue where researchers presented findings on the economic, environmental, and political implications of different energy transition pathways for Nigeria. At the event, the Stakeholders Research Workshop on Supporting Just Transition in Nigeria, organized on Tuesday in Abuja by the Ministry of Environment and Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), analysts said the study was designed to help…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public service efficiency with the reactivation and upgrade of the national ‘ReportGov’ feedback system across major international airports in Nigeria. The initiative, driven by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), was formally unveiled at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 in Lagos, with plans to extend the system to airports in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, and Kano. Officials said the project is part of broader governance reforms aimed at improving citizen trust in public institutions while enhancing Nigeria’s business…
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for demonstrating transparency and accountability following its recently concluded month-long inspection of development projects across the Northeast region. In a statement released by KACRAN National President Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, the association described the inspection exercise as a strong indicator of responsible public administration, noting that comprehensive project verification remains a key test of accountability in public service delivery. KACRAN stated that the NEDC’s decision to conduct high-level inspections of both ongoing and completed projects reflects a commitment to ensuring that public funds…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has launched the free registration of 50,000 students across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State under its “Free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board scholarship” programme for the 2026 examination, marking one of the region’s largest education-support interventions. The exercise formally commenced on Sunday, 22 February, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Awka Road, Onitsha, where SERHA’s National Coordinator, Belusochukwu Enwere, outlined the scope, rationale, and expected impact of the initiative. He explained that the intervention forms part of a broader educational support scheme targeting 50,000 students…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO), has donated Educational and Infrastructural Materials to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO), is a community-focused entity dedicated to advancing education, leadership. The items donated are eight pieces of 350w solar panels, four solar generators, four starlink generators, three devices and four access point devices. While handing over the items to the University Management yesterday through the Vice Chancellor, Prof Ibrahim Garba, Chief Operations Officer, Alhaji Ladan Salihu Kangere, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, explained that, “These items are intended to…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi In a bid to clarify on the recent leadership dispute involving Bauchi chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the National Youths Ambassadors Initiative (ANYA) has defended respected party stakeholders, Alhaji Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri, against allegations and petitions seeking to misrepresent their actions in the party. Addressing a press conference at the Bauchi Secretariat of the NUJ yesterday, the Convener of ANYA, Hon. Ahmad Shehu Hassan Na-Allah, clarified that Imam and Waziri acted in the interest of peace, unity, and institutional stability, convening meetings and encouraging dialogue over confrontation. The North-East Zonal Coordinator…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar has expressed displeasure with the non-challant attitude of some judges and magistrates, particularly during her cases review exercise across the correctional centres in the state. Justice Rabi Talatu Umar warned that she would henceforth take drastic action for any judge or magistrate who absent himself/ herself during her committee’s cases review of long awaiting inmates at any of the designated correctional centre. The Administration of Justice Committee led by the State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar has during its two-day 2026 first quarterly inmates cases review exercise…