The management of De Rainbow Event Centre has exonerated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from allegations that he threatened to revoke its operational licence for hosting the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) held on April 14. The clarification follows the controversy trailing the venue of the ADC convention held in Abuja amid earlier claims by ADC chieftains that the facility was under pressure to cancel its booking. The Director of the Event Centre, Martina K. Yusuf, at a press briefing in Abuja, dismissed the allegation as false and unverified. She said, “We…
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Former presidential candidate and energyentrepreneur, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has condemned the brutal attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) No. 2 in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, describing the incident as shocking and deeply disturbing. Armed bandits, reportedly numbering about seven, invaded a revival gathering at approximately 7:30 p.m., opened fire with sophisticated weapons, killing the invited pastor, and abducting no fewer than 13 worshippers. Eyewitnesses said the attack lasted for about 40 minutes, throwing the community into chaos as residents fled for safety, leaving the area largely deserted. Reacting to the tragedy, Hashim expressed…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State has again taken a bold and strategic step toward positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital economy, as the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GOSIDEC), in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), officially launched an intensive training programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics for 100 carefully selected youths. The programme, which commenced on Wednesday, 29 April, 2026 is in line with the sustained commitment by the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to drive economic diversification through human capital development, innovation and digital…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have commenced strategic plan to stop malnutrition in first 1,000 days of child’s life,spanning conception to a child’s second birthday. The state and the international Agency are being supported by the United States Government with $3.5million support to seven states to develop a robust action to end stunting and wasting which is caused by child malnutrition. Bauchi, according to national data, records 153 deaths per 1,000 live births. Also, more than 75 percent of women suffer from anaemia while stunting is over…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a 101% surge in profit after tax to N97.95 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by higher sales volumes, improved plant stability, and tighter cost management. A press release made available to Journalists by Ginikanwa Frank-Durugbor, Head, Corporate Communications of the company, yesterday disclosed that the cement manufacturer’s net sales climbed 35% year-on-year to N334.88 billion, up from N248.35 billion in Q1 2025. Ginikanwa Frank-Durugbor said unaudited results released by its Board of Directors indicated that operating profit nearly doubled, rising 97% to N141 billion. The…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Political tension is building in Kosofe Constituency II as a group identifying itself as Progressives Stakeholders’ openly opposed the reported ambition of Murtala Seriki to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat, questioning his roots, credibility and acceptance within the constituency, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports that Seriki is the current Youth Leader of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The development comes as early alignments for the 2027 elections begin to emerge across the district, which covers communities including Ketu, Alapere, Agboyi, Isheri, Magodo, Olowora, Isheri North, Orisha, Giliti, Ikosi, Ajegunle,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Mr Rilwan Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. The President has also redesignated the Office of the Special Adviser (Energy) as the Special Adviser (Oil & Gas) to clarify roles and avoid duplication of functions within the energy governance framework. Mr Babalola, former Minister for Power, brings deep sectoral expertise and a proven understanding of the structural and operational challenges within the electricity value chain. His appointment underscores the President’s determination to undertake a decisive…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has conducted a Computer-Based Test, CBT, for 6,200 shortlisted applicants from the nine Niger Delta states for its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. Speaking during the CBT, held at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr Patience Ezugu, said the 2026 computer test was the second phase of the scholarship exercise, noting that the programme was designed to deepen human capital development across the Niger Delta region. She stated: “This programme is designed to invest in human capital development, which remains a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in Agege has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and other All Progressives Congress aspirants in the area, reaffirming its political strength ahead of future electoral contests. The endorsement was made during the council’s regular meeting held recently in Agege where members said the gathering carried a special significance beyond routine consultations. Proceedings reportedly began with the national anthem, while attendees repeatedly chanted slogans declaring that “Agege is for Asiwaju” and “Agege is APC.” Addressing participants, a former member of the Lagos State…
The leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have endorsed the Nomination Form of the Deputy Governor and APC governorship consensus candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 governorship elections. The Nomination Form was signed by 120 bonafide leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) of Lagos State. Those who signed the Nomination Form on Wednesday, 29 April and Thursday, 30 April, 2026 were members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), local government chairmen,…