The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on his re-election at the party’s 8th National Convention. The convention, which took place at the Eagle Square in Abuja, was attended by over 8,000 delegates and was described as peaceful and credible. Governor Abiodun also extended his congratulations to other newly elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC), including Ali Dalori, Benjamin Nwoye, Ajibola Basiru, and AbdulKarim Kana. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the governor praised the conduct of the convention, noting that it demonstrated the party’s…
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The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a media engagement with journalists following the just concluded APC National Convention in Abuja, Ajanaku said the Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as the leader of the party in the state has pledged unwavering support for the President’s re-election bid. Ajanaku noted that Ondo State delivered the highest votes for President Tinubu across the South-West in the last election, expressing confidence that the state would surpass that performance in 2027.…
The Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside other prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, on Sunday led special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marked his 74th birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja. President Tinubu arrived at the mosque a few minutes after 3:00 p.m., where he participated in the special prayers and later observed the Asr prayer with Muslim faithful before departing the venue. The prayer session, which drew governors, ministers, politicians, and worshippers from across the country, focused on seeking Allah’s guidance, wisdom, good health, and strength for the President…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a suspected international drug trafficking network after intercepting cocaine concealed inside the heads of imported dry stock fish in Lagos, while also seizing dangerous narcotics hidden in parcels bound for the United Kingdom. A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, stated that the operation, which followed weeks of intelligence gathering on a transnational trafficking ring, culminated in a sting carried out by officers of the agency’s Strategic Command at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Babafemi said during the raid conducted in…
Nigeria’s growing fascination with Korean culture took a significant leap in Abuja as Victor Mac-Adonai emerged winner of the third edition of the Hansik cooking competition, becoming the first male champion since the contest began. The event, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria, brought together young culinary enthusiasts eager to explore the depth of Korean cuisine and its cultural heritage. The competition was hosted at the RED Dish Chronicles Culinary School in the Central Business District of Abuja Beyond the excitement of the contest, the event underscored the growing cultural exchange between Nigeria and South Korea, particularly through food,…
ActionAid Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to urgently roll out emergency economic relief measures as the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to disrupt global oil markets and worsen the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. The organisation raised the alarm in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, 29 March, 2026 warning that the crisis, which has persisted for more than a month, is already pushing millions of Nigerians deeper into poverty through rising fuel prices, transport fares and food costs. According to the group, the absence of a clear and coordinated response from…
Nigeria and Mexico have agreed to intensify diplomatic engagement through the exchange of ministerial visits aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding collaboration across key sectors of their economies. This development emerged during a valedictory visit by Mexico’s outgoing Ambassador to Nigeria, Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, to Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, following the conclusion of his diplomatic tour of duty in the country. The two countries—regional powers in Africa and Latin America respectively—established diplomatic relations about five decades ago and have continued to expand cooperation in trade, agriculture, and cultural exchange. In a statement issued by…
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday, praising his leadership style and the series of reforms that have shaped the country’s direction since he assumed office. In a statement issued on Saturday, Araraume described the President as “a courageous reformer whose decisions continue to redefine Nigeria’s economic and governance landscape.” He noted that Tinubu’s first year in office has been marked by bold policy choices aimed at stabilizing the economy and laying the groundwork for long-term national development. Araraume highlighted the removal of the petrol subsidy as one of the most significant…
By Lanre Adewole In recent viral videos, political thugs, believed to belong to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), were seen and heard stopping opposition elements from holding open-field meetings in some parts of the country, noticeably in the south south region. In one of them, political thugs were seen destroying the public address system, chairs and canopies set up by ADC, a rival political party in Bakassi area of Cross River State. They didn’t only damage the broadcast equipment and other items meant for the meeting, they chased the organisers away with dangerous weapons while boasting loudly on camera…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has received multiple international awards for its contributions to leadership, transformation, governance, and accountability in the development of the Niger Delta region. The Institute of Public Sector Management presented the International Public Service Excellence Award at the Parliament House in Westminster, London, to top NDDC officials, led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. Other awardees from the Commission were the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; and the Director, Finance and Accounts, Mrs Kunemofa Asu. While the NDDC Managing Director, represented by his Chief of Staff, Rev. Obegha Oworibo, was honoured…