The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has handed over the sites for the Emergency Reclamation and Shoreline Protection projects in the Onuebum and Ayakoro Communities in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to the contractor for commencement of work. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Ayakoro Community Town Hall, the NDDC Director, Bayelsa State Office, Engr. Godknows Alamieyeseigha noted that it was necessary to formally hand over the projects and present the contractor to the Communities. He observed that the land reclamation and shoreline protection for communities demonstrated the NDDC’s commitment to improving people’s welfare, noting that…
Author: Adetutu Audu
The Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) has announced the selection of 30 standout innovation teams to advance to the regional phase of its national competition, marking a significant milestone in a 10-month journey to transform academic research into a commercial, sustainable enterprise. Selected from an initial pool of 375 submissions, these teams represent the vanguard of Nigeria’s next generation of engineers, with five projects chosen from each of the country’s six geopolitical zones. The initiative, launched in November 2025, aims to bridge the long-standing divide between theoretical engineering education and industrial application. Each of the 30 shortlisted teams will receive a…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Saturday, 4 April, 2026, paid a heartfelt and solemn visit to victims of the recent dastardly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, who are currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). Professor Yilwatda was accompanied on the visit by his wife, Dr. Martina Yilwatda, in a demonstration of compassion, solidarity, and shared commitment to the pain and plight of the victims, their families, and the people of Plateau State at this difficult moment. The visit was not…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Federal Constituency and other stakeholders have declared support for the aspiration of ex-Agege Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi to represent the area in House of Representatives on the party’s platform. The move comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party primaries expected to determine candidates for various elective positions. The motion for the support for Egunjobi was moved on Friday at Capitol Road in Agege by Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo. Adaranijo represented Agege Federal Constituency in the 8th National Assembly. Speaking, the former federal lawmaker described the aspirant…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Member representing Apapa Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Adesola Samuel Adedayo, has distributed over 200 bags of rice to residents and stakeholders across the constituency as part of efforts to support them ahead of the Easter celebration. The distribution, which took place on Thursday, 2 April, 2026, in Apapa, Lagos, was organised to cushion the economic burden on constituents while promoting inclusiveness and goodwill during the festive season. The items were shared among a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, including artisans, ward-level constituents, leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the League of Imams, traditional rulers…
By Mobolaji Sanusi “Corruption denies public services, blocks opportunity, degrades infrastructure, and suppresses human potential.”—Baker Tilly Corruption has become an irrefutable impediment to democracy and development. How any country handles this cankerworm goes a long way in appraising leadership’s readiness for genuine pursuits of progress or perdition. Our dear country, with the rabid proclivity of some powerful people for graft, is not insulated from this retrogressive menace. But is this country of ours getting the fight against official greed and corruption right? This question has become pertinent in view of the recently unveiled stupendous assets reportedly owned and left behind…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti has formally declared to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election in Bauchi State, citing overwhelming pressure from citizens, stakeholders, and supporters across the state. Bala Wunti is a Nigerian oil and gas technocrat, and former Managing Director of NAPIMS and PPMC. He is also a renowned philanthropist and respected public figure. He disclosed this at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government party along Gombe Road on Friday, 3 April, 2026. The declaration was made during a courtesy visit to the…
Immediate past Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Hon. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Agege Federal Constituency. Egunjobi made the declaration on Friday, 3 April, 2026, in Agege, Lagos, at an event attended by party leaders, representatives of ethnic groups, artisans, and traders’ associations. Speaking at the gathering, he said he had carried out extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the constituency, including political appointees and former office holders. He also announced a donation of N1.5 million to each of the 13 wards in Agege Federal Constituency to support…
By Abimbola Tooki There are ordinary political gatherings, and then there are moments that rise above routine and announce themselves with unmistakable significance. And if the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Eagle Square, Abuja proved anything, it is that what unfolded there was far more than the usual parade of speeches, applause and recycled slogans. It was something weightier, more intentional and far more symbolic: a declaration that the ruling party is not just reorganising itself, but actively trying to define what political order, party discipline and internal democracy should look like in contemporary Nigeria. For…
AHMED SHU’AIBU is a Bauchi based political titan who holds the credit of being among the founding fathers of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014. He was first instrumental to the establishment and sustenance of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Bauchi State before the mega-merger. He has been an active player, a kingmaker and household name in Bauchi State who has nurtured several young Turks to political maturity and relevance. He was active in the 2023 Presidential Campaign Team of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu but now feels marginalized by certain forces within the system. In this interview with thegazellenews.com’s…