The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the renaming of the Sagamu-Iperu-Sapade Expressway as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway, in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision followed an earlier announcement to rename the Artery Bypass during the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport and other landmark projects last Saturday. In a related development, the former Aviation Village in Iperu has been renamed after the late Oba Adeleke Idowu Basibo, in recognition of his contributions to the community. The Council also approved the procurement of 50 electricity transformers to improve power supply across the state under the Light Up…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The member representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr Adesola Samuel Adedayo, has distributed empowerment items, including tricycles, sewing machines and freezers, to residents and party members in a move to boost livelihoods and reduce poverty in the area. The items were presented in Apapa during a formal empowerment programme held on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, where beneficiaries drawn from the 10 wards and various units in the constituency received tools aimed at strengthening economic activities and enhancing socio-economic development across the metropolis. Adedayo said the selection process was extensive…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect over an alleged N20 million threat-to-life and ransom demand in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this during a briefing on Tuesday, 7 April ,2026 at the command headquarters in Ikeja. He explained that the arrest followed a carefully coordinated decoy operation after a complaint was lodged by the Ojokoro Local Council Development Area. According to Tijani, the command swiftly acted on intelligence received, deploying operatives to track down the suspect. “Acting on the information, operatives were immediately deployed to track and…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Road Safety Corps has rescued over 100 passengers during an enforcement operation targeting the dangerous practice of mixed loading in Kaduna State, intercepting articulated vehicles conveying a hazardous combination of humans, animals, and goods. The operation, carried out by the Kaduna State Sector Command, followed directives from the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, as part of intensified nationwide safety measures during the Easter Special Patrol. It was led by the Sector Commander, Tijani Iliyasu, along major transport corridors in the state, where several offending vehicles were apprehended. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, 7…
The need to build a nationwide network of informed citizens who not only understand ongoing reforms of the Tinubu administration but also contribute meaningfully to their communities was the major reason for the establishment of the Renewed Hope Alive Movement (RHAM) reports thegazellenews.com The Convener and National Coordinator of the group, Prince Kayode Tejuoso disclosed this on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026 during a press conference to unveil the official logo of the group in Lagos. “Through awareness, engagement and advocacy, RHAM seeks to inspire a ripple effect of positive action across all levels of society,” he said. According to him, RHAM…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria has lost one of its early television icons, as veteran actor and cleric Davis Offor, famously known as Clarus in the classic sitcom The New Masquerade, has died at the age of 85. He reportedly passed away in Lagos on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, after a prolonged illness, marking the end of an era for a generation that grew up watching one of Nigeria’s most influential comedy series. Davis Offor became a household name in the 1980s through his role as Clarus, the witty and often comical houseboy whose interactions brought laughter to millions of…
A storm of criticism has trailed the Federal Government’s decision to earmark ₦135.22 billion for post-election litigation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with ActionAid Nigeria warning that the move reflects a dangerous failure of electoral governance and a misplaced national priority. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, the civil society organisation described the allocation as not only excessive but deeply alarming, arguing that it signals an expectation of widespread electoral disputes rather than a commitment to credible, transparent elections. The group said the provision amounts to a tacit admission that Nigeria’s electoral system is…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As political activities continue to gather momentum ahead of next year’s general elections,Senator Representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba Umar has reaffirmed his intention to contest the Bauchi Governorship seat, within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. Addressing stakeholders, in Yimir Hotel Bauchi yesterday, Senator Buba assured his supporters that he is so much ready to contest and win the Party Primary election, insisting that he remains firmly in the race and committed to providing effective leadership for the people of Bauchi State He expressed confidence in President Bola…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Shehu Buba Umar has held a Special Meeting with Shura Council of Bauchi State Muslim parliament and Stakeholders of the Allah Progressive Congress APC and his supporters after Party Congress and pledged to support them to educate their followers to obtain Permanent Voters Card PVC. A Special Meeting with Ulama Council held at Sulgad Hotel was attended by prominent Islamic Scholars and Imam of Jumma’at Mosques that included the Chief Imam of Bauchi Jumma’at Mosque Imam Bala Ahmad Baban Inna, Dr Bashir…
A new policy report has raised fresh concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s democratic system, warning that growing political fragmentation and institutional strain could undermine the credibility of elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. The report, released on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026 by the Athena Election Observatory (AEO), marks the debut of its Political Landscape Monitor—a policy series designed to track and analyse the country’s evolving electoral environment. Titled “Nigeria’s Democracy and the Imperative of Competitive Politics,” the inaugural note paints a sobering picture of a political system struggling to keep pace with its own internal dynamics. According to…