The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has commissioned the state-of-the-art 100-bed Renewed Hope Specialist Hospital, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. In her opening remarks in Kaduna State, Zaria on May 2nd 2026, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs) Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire underscored the commitment of the current administration to providing quality healthcare services to the nation’s most vulnerable populations. “This hospital represents a vital step in Nigeria’s journey toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being for…
Author: Adetutu Audu
By Uche Nnadozie Erasmus Ikhide’s essay is not the bold indictment it aspires to be; it is, rather, a textbook example of emotional maximalism untethered from the realities of international diplomacy. It confuses outrage for insight, theatrics for substance, and—most critically—ignorance for moral authority. Let us begin with the central claim: that President Bola Tinubu’s three-nation trip is a “joyride.” That assertion collapses under even the most basic understanding of statecraft. Heads of state do not embark on “joyrides” to multilateral summits involving global capital flows, energy transition frameworks, and continental economic integration. These are not ribbon-cutting ceremonies; they are…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, May 4, 2026, arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. Ayeni was arraigned on a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and conversion of investors’ funds to the tune N15.665 billion. Prosecution counsel E.E. Iheanacho, SAN, informed the court that the matter was slated for arraignment and prosecution ready for trial. “We have before the court 17-count charge dated April 28, 2026, we humbly apply that…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned increasing attacks on its train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements. The latest incident occurred around Kilometer 177 along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, where some unknown persons reportedly gathered along the rail track and began throwing stones at a moving train, leading to damage to the windscreen of the leading locomotive. The Corporation, in a statement by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Calistus Unyinmadu, noted with deep concern that within the last two weeks, similar attacks have also been witnessed in other locations, including Gidan Busa/Sarki Gora…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises, political hostility and what he described as a toxic national environment that frustrates sincere efforts at service. Obi made the disclosure in a personal statement released on Friday morning,1 May,2026 after attending church service. In the message addressed to Nigerians, he said he woke with a reflective heart and felt compelled to explain the circumstances behind his decision to quit the party and seek a new political path. He said many Nigerians do not understand the private struggles…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Taraba State have purchased the party’s governorship nomination form for chieftain David Kente, signalling fresh momentum around his possible bid for the 2027 governorship election. The nomination form was presented to Kente on Saturday, 2 May, 2026 at his residence in Jalingo by former APC State Secretary, Godwin Villannah, who said he acted on behalf of party leaders across the state. The presentation was disclosed in a statement issued by Kente’s campaign organisation. According to Villannah, the decision to obtain the form followed extensive consultations among party stakeholders who…
The Convener of the SMA Movement and Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has assured that the continued mobilisation across the state will translate into landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 election. He also noted that the capacity to deliver on the promise has been demonstrated overtime while urging members to ensure the message gets to the grassroots in order to prevent the repeat of results of 2023 presidential poll in the state. Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose gave this assurance during the SMA Movement General Assembly Strategic meeting…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on his 60th birthday. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Danlami Nmodu, mni; and General Secretary, Sufuyan Ojeifo; the Guild acknowledged Idris’ career as a journalist, publisher and public official, noting his approach to public communication and emphasis on clarity. GOCOP said his work in government has reflected a commitment to direct engagement on public issues, particularly in periods of heightened scrutiny. The Guild added that his experience across the media and public sectors has shaped his approach to…
By Yushau A. Shuaib After watching a viral video by activist lawyer, Barrister A. A. Askira, on the alleged conversion of a public health facility into a private estate in Wuye District, Abuja, I felt compelled to write this open memo to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike—arguably one of the most powerful figures in the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Plot 546 in Cadastral Zone B03, Wuye District—3.171 hectares directly opposite the Wuye Ultra‑Modern Market, behind a public secondary school and beside the Wuye Police Station—has now been reallocated to a Lagos-based Full Moon Estate Developers…
A single word has quietly colonised Nigeria’s pre-election vocabulary — consensus. It is deployed with confidence, knowing they will not be challenged. Yet what is being paraded as consensus in many states today is nothing of the sort. It is imposition — laundered, repackaged, and dressed in democratic clothing. With the 2027 elections only months away, at least 22 governors have already endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their “consensus” presidential candidate. At the state level, these same governors are replicating the model downward — anointing successors, selecting senators, choosing members of the House of Representatives, and determining state assembly…