By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A respected academic and public affairs analyst, Dr. Auwal Ibrahim of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has described Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti as the most competent and result-driven governorship aspirant capable of repositioning Bauchi State for sustainable growth in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a retreat organised by Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) yesterday, Dr. Ibrahim expressed strong confidence in Dr. Wunti’s leadership capacity, noting that his track record in public service, strategic management and human capital development clearly distinguishes him from other contenders in the race. According to him, Bauchi stands at a…
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The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for its development strides in the Niger Delta region, describing its milestone achievements as being in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government. Governor Otu made the commendation during a courtesy visit by members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on NDDC at the Government House in Calabar. The lawmakers were in the state for an oversight inspection of the emergency repairs on the Calabar-Odukpani-Akamkpa-Ogoja road. The National Assembly members were led by the Chairman of the Senate…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe The Member, representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State at the House of Representatives, and Minority Whip of the House,Rt. Hon. Ali Isa JC, PhD(Makaman Cham), has announced his resignation from the crisis ridden main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kindiyo Ward, Cham,Balanga Local Government Area,Gombe State, titled: Letter of Resignation from the PDP, dated 14th April 2026. It reads: “Respectfully, I write to tender my resignation from the membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.” He…
The Leader of the Tinubu Faithful Group and National Director-General of the Oduduwa Support Groups Organisation, Hon. Otunba Olusola Orelaja, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidates in Ogun and Lagos States—Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat—describing their emergence as a reflection of party unity and strategic leadership. Orelaja gave the commendation following the APC strategic caucus meeting held on April 13, 2026, at the party’s state secretariat along Abiola Way in Abeokuta. At the meeting, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, formally unveiled Senator Adeola as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027…
The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a fresh flood warning covering at least ten states, cautioning that sustained heavy rainfall over several days could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities. The alert, released by the Ministry’s Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department through the National Flood Early Warning Centre (NFEWS), indicates that parts of the country may experience intense rainfall between April 13 and April 17, 2026, with a high likelihood of overflow in low-lying and flood-prone areas. According to the advisory, the states identified as being at risk are: Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau,…
By Umar Usman Duguri The large piece of land referred to as Northern Nigeria occupies about 2/3 of the entire space of Nigeria and despite all distortions houses over 60 percent of the entire population of the country, Nigeria. At the inception of colonial domination, ‘the British adventurers found already in place similar or even more sophisticated culture of learning, government, administration and flourishing commerce in the areas of Northern Nigeria. It was therefore, not difficult that soon after the conquest with the defeat of His Eminence Sultan Attahiru of Sokoto Caliphate in the early 1960s that a system of…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Secretary of the Party will on today, April 15, 2026, participate in a Nationwide Live Media Chat to address Nigerians on critical issues of national importance. The live broadcast will air on Arise News Television, reaching audiences across the country and beyond. During the engagement, the party’s top leadership will speak on key national issues, governance priorities, party direction, and matters relating to the continued progress and stability of the nation. This media chat forms part of the APC leadership’s commitment to transparent engagement, public accountability, and sustained…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Kola Egunjobi, has emerged as a strong contender for the House of Representatives, with his extensive record of road construction and rehabilitation projects widely cited as a key reason he deserves to represent Agege Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber. During his tenure in Agege, Lagos State, Egunjobi initiated and delivered a broad range of road projects aimed at improving connectivity and stimulating local economic activities. These projects, executed through new construction, rehabilitation, and interlocking stone paving, were strategically spread across the council area to address critical infrastructure gaps…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned air travellers of likely flight disruptions in the coming months, citing seasonal weather challenges despite recent improvements in domestic airline operations. The alert, issued in Lagos during a recent engagement with aviation journalists, comes as the rainy season sets in, with the authority explaining that while airline performance has improved, weather conditions and other operational factors could affect flight schedules and passenger experience. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, acknowledged the progress recorded in recent months, noting that operational data showed fewer disruptions compared…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Public Service has commenced a two-day training programme for no fewer than 80 retirees in biogas production, poultry and rabbit farming, as part of efforts to boost their socio-economic well-being and promote self-reliance after retirement. The training, which began on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026 at the Alausa Secretariat auditorium in Lagos, was organised by the Office of the Head of Service to equip participants with practical entrepreneurial skills and enable them to remain productive contributors to society. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service, Office of the Head of Service, Sunkanmi…