By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Amidst spreading speculations that Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed might defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a political pressure group has been launched in the State stressing their unalloyed solidarity, support and loyalty to the Governor. The new group, ‘The Kaura Force Movement’ which was formally launched on Monday, 16 March, 2026, during a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre, Bauchi, vowed that as a new political pressure group to agitate for his elective office in his (Governor Mohammed) political journey of 2027, “we will not allow him to walk alone”.…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at the State House on Friday, 13 March, 2026, the President said his government would help dismantle the fiscal hurdles and “digital cannibalisation” currently threatening the survival of the press. He gave this assurance during an interfaith dinner with a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Press…
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and immediate past Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, has described the massive turnout at the recent Ramadan lecture organised by Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as a clear testimony to the senator’s growing popularity and acceptance across the state. Oladele made the remark while responding to reporters’ questions on the third annual Ramadan lecture hosted by the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in Ilaro, Ogun State. According to him, the overwhelming participation of people from different religious, political and…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Civil Society Organizations(CSO) in Bauchi State have called For the establishment of a regulatory council to check multiple registration and taxation by different government ministries, departments, and agencies. This formed part of the core decisions reached at the end of a 2-day training on self-regulation for 20 CSOs organized by the Bauchi State Network of Civil Society Organizations (BASNEC) with the aim of strengthening accountability, transparency, and operational standards in the CSO sector. Addressing the training session yesterday, the Chairman of BASNEC, Mr. Jinjiri Garba, said the absence of a unified regulatory framework had created…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcomes and commends the decision of the Lagos State Government to re-introduce the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise across the state. This proactive step is a clear demonstration of responsible and responsive governance aimed at safeguarding public health, promoting environmental cleanliness, and strengthening community participation in maintaining a livable city. Lagos, as one of Africa’s most vibrant and rapidly growing megacities, requires collective commitment to environmental sustainability. The re-introduction of the sanitation exercise reflects the unwavering determination of the state government to uphold the highest standards of environmental management while…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola World number three-ranked France defeated reigning African champions Nigeria 93–86 in a Group A encounter at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, maintaining control from start to finish in a fiercely contested game. The match was played on Sunday,15 March, 2026 at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, where the hosts asserted early dominance and sustained their lead throughout the encounter, despite a spirited comeback attempt by Nigeria, who are ranked eighth in the world. France opened strongly and quickly established control of the game, dictating the tempo and building an early advantage. Although…
By Mohammed Idris The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military President Ibrahim Babangida went as expected – a grand event hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Thirty-seven years later – and sixty-six years after Nigeria gained its independence from the UK – it has fallen upon President Tinubu to be received at Windsor Castle, by King Charles and Queen Camilla. He will be the first Nigerian leader hosted at Windsor Castle; all four previous leaders were received…
By Sunday Dare This week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to the United Kingdom for what may prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements of his Presidency. It will be the first time a Nigerian leader will be berthing on the banks of the Thames on a State Visit in nearly four decades. Only very few such State visits in the past, by an African leader, have carried more symbolic and strategic weight. In November 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat made a historic journey to Jerusalem, becoming the first Arab leader to set foot on Jewish…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state. The environmental sanitation exercise is set to commence on Saturday, 25 April, 2026, and will take place on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., encouraging residents to clean their surroundings, clear drains, and dispose of waste responsibly. Hon. Benson described the initiative as a timely and proactive step towards promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment in communities…
The Supreme Court has upheld the sale of the Lagos Continental Hotel to a consortium for N22 billion, ending the protracted legal battles between Polaris Bank Limited, AMCON, 11 Hospitality Plc, and Milan Industries Limited over the sale. In a judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun dismissed appeals from the hotel’s former owners, citing procedural compliance and public interest in recovering bad debts. AMCON seized the five-star property in 2019 as collateral for an eligible bank asset purchased from Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited). This followed the failure of Milan Industries Limited…