From Cyril Mbah, Abuja. An aggrieved founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abdullahi D. Galadima has faulted the process of picking flag-bearers to represent the APC in major elections, warning that the party has lost many members as a result of the meddlesome nature of some national officers in party primary elections. Galadima, who served as Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council for three years but lost his 2019 reelection bid to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), explained that high scale interference of the APC leadership in internal democratic processes…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Video Link: https://youtu.be/qxHAZQpaO1E?si=XBzRZh3wzjVGO0n_ Lagos stood still on Saturday, 18 October, 2025, when members of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), trooped to the Police College playing ground not only to witness the inauguration of the Presidential Coalition Committee (PCC) but also to identify with the body. All the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas of the state were fully represented as Ikeja turned into massive heads of blue and orange caps with Fuji King, K1 De Ultimate on the bandstand. The PCC was set up to mobilise and galvanise massive grassroots support and…
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has launched an exciting initiative called ‘JAKO Jollof’, providing nutritious meals to public primary school pupils every Friday. This programme complements his Back-to-school Initiative, aimed at enhancing education and supporting families. The unveiling was held at St Martins, Danmegoro, Mushin on Friday, 17 October, 2025, with students from all the 28 public primary school of the LCDA in attendance. The ‘JAKO Jollof’ initiative ensures that students enjoy delicious, healthy meals as part of their school week, reflecting Jakande’s commitment both to educational enrichment and child nutrition. Local vendors have…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commissioned a model office complex of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Warri, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Delta State Government to partnership and infrastructural development.Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Oborevwori restated the state governments willingness to collaborate for the socio-economic development of the state. The commissioning ceremony, which attracted dignitaries, including members of the NDDC Governing Board, the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; the Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai and the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon.Ifedayo Abegunde. He said his administration…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its determination to transform the state into Nigeria’s foremost regional transportation hub through strategic infrastructural investments. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this during the Town Hall Meeting on the preparation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget for the Remo Division, held at the Remo Royal Event Centre, Akarigbo Palace, Ita-Oba, Sagamu. Represented by the state Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, the Governor noted that the administration has demonstrated a bold and strategic commitment to infrastructural development. He noted that his administration had shown strong resolve…
The Presidency has lauded the invaluable contributions of Nigerian women and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to national development, describing them as the lifeblood of the country’s economy. Speaking at the 5th Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) Conference held in Abuja, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation in the Digital Economy, Ms. Chayla Shagaya, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs through targeted reforms that reduce the cost of doing business, expand access to finance, and promote gender-responsive policies for inclusive economic growth. Themed “Policy Reforms and Resilience Strategies for…
India has expressed its willingness to share the key to the success of Indian women in politics and business. This offer was given on Thursday, 16 October, 2025, by the Indian High Commissioner Designate to Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Abhishek Singh, while handing over 2000 gift packs to the students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. He said India is willing to share its experiences with partners like Nigeria and appreciated the dynamic efforts underway in Nigeria for women’s empowerment and inclusive development. The envoy acknowledged the government’s focus under the Renewed…
The General Abdulsalami Abubakar led National Peace Committee has announced plans to deploy the newly inaugurated Election Information technology hub in its Security and peace process in the forthcoming Anambra governorship poll. Gubernatorial election in Anambra State has been fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for 8th November 2025. The Peace committee launched the Election Security Information Hub, which is expected to provide verifiable data that the committee will be using to engage critical stakeholders in security and electoral process, on Wednesday to enhance its intervention work. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Gen. Martin Lurther (rtd) who…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has conducted an inspection tour of key legacy projects in Borno State executed by the administration of Prof. Babagana Zulum, including one of the 104 mega schools and newly installed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging terminals in Maiduguri. The tour was a highlight of the ongoing strategy meeting for Commissioners of Information from All Progressives Congress (APC)-governed states held in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. Accompanied by the Borno State Commissioner of Information, Prof. Usman Tar, and information commissioners from across the APC states, the minister assessed the scale and quality of…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has thwarted the kidnapping of an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), his wife, and others at the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in Lafia, Nassarawa State. A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said in adherence to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s marching order, the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, in an aggressive gun duel against a notorious kidnap gang, has thwarted the kidnapping of an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service, his wife, and others at the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in…