By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi and the national Alumni of the institution have strongly dismissed as unacceptable the legislation process by the National Assembly to convert the institution from a specialized University of Technology into a conventional university, saying that the development came as a shock The Registrar, Alhaji Kabiru Garba Aminu and the National President of ATBU Alumni, Comrade Mohammed Sani Wada, who addressed Journalists over the situation in Bauchi yesterday, stated that the development came to them as a shock. They declared that there was no official communication to…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi As the political build-up towards 2027 elections gathers momentum, it’s evident that some ambitious politicians in Kebbi State are relentlessly attempting to employ the politics of hypocrisy and deception in the pursuit of their political ambitions towards the 2027 general elections. According to Abdulllahi Idris Zuru it is evidently clear, that desperate self-appointed governorship aspirant of the Advance Democratic Party (ADC)Abubakar Malami is allegedly enticing some members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with mouth watering offers to secretly support his desperate ambition following his several unsuccessful attempts to…
In a bid to further bolster infrastructure across the state and consolidate on its expanding industrial base, the Ogun State Executive Council, on Friday, 14 November, 2025, approved the construction of another set of roads and housing units across the state. The council took the decisions during the first meeting at the newly commissioned Exco Chamber in the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The Council also ratified the declaration of traditional councils set up for the appointment of some traditional rulers in the state. The roads approved for reconstruction are Miliki Junction – Bode…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East, have recorded another major success in the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in Borno State. Troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion, under Sector 2 OPHK on 9 November 2025, encountered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Dutse Kura after discovering that terrorists were abducting civilians and vehicles along the Buratai–Kamuya Road. The troops thwarted the attack, pursued the terrorists towards Mangari, and overpowered them in a follow-up encounter near a camp, forcing the insurgents to flee in disarray. A search of the area led to the discovery of 11 makeshift terrorists’…
By Lanre Adewole A while ago, a female judicial officer in a state judiciary told me of an alleged aggressive recruitment drive within the division, to expand its lesbian base. Then a female was the head of the arm of government. A thorough warrior, she promised to ‘scatter’ everywhere with evidence when she’s done serving on the “lower” bench she was consigned to, allegedly because she would not budge when approached, entreated, cajoled and threatened. She would be spilling the beans when done on the Bench. Let no one accuse her of mental derangement when she starts naming names. A…
The GYMFEST Championship 2.0 will be remembered as one of the most outstanding sporting events in Lagos in recent times, as young gymnasts, mostly under-10-year-old children, dazzled and entertained the large crowd present at the event. The excellently curated gymnastics event is the brainchild of the Society of Performing Arts in Nigeria and Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club, with Ms. Yoyin Akpose serving as the Programme Director of the event. The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, who was among the top dignitaries present at the occasion, stated that the deliberate actions of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the governorship election held in Anambra State on Saturday, 8 November, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com Incumbent Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled a total of 422,664 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Thegazellenews.com reports that Ukachukwu polled 99, 445 votes to come a distant second in the election. The Returning Officer for the governorship election, Professor Edoba Bright Omorege, who is also Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin declared Soludo the winner of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria notes the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.” While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people. Nigeria will continue to engage constructively…
By Tunde Rahman Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am immensely honoured to be here to attend this important Nigeria Session on China’s newest development plan and the future of China-Africa cooperation, under the theme – “Jointly Drawing the Blueprint, Sharing the Development.” I thank the China Media Group and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos for extending an invitation to me to speak at this forum. The theme of this forum couldn’t be more apt, given the contemporary realities of our world and, of course, the blossoming friendship between Nigeria and China. The forum’s theme…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed a security expert, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, as the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Ogunsan was appointed in line with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s drive to continue to strengthen the security apparatus of Lagos State and its effectiveness for the protection of the citizens. According to a circular issued and signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, on Friday, 31 October, 2025, the appointment of Ogunsan takes immediate effect. Governor Sanwo-Olu also commended the erstwhile Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr Abdurrazaq…