The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee in Borno State, Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda has led a high-powered delegation on a working visit to Bama and Konduga Local Government Areas as part of efforts to deepen grassroots participation in the party’s ongoing electronic registration exercise. The tour, aimed at monitoring progress and galvanising party members, brought the committee into direct engagement with local government officials, lawmakers, traditional institutions, and party executives across the two councils. Members of the committee on the visit included Hon. Tijjani Umara Kumalia, Mohammed Makinta, Hon. Busami Ardoram, Hon. Babakura Shettima,…
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The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, recently received the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District II, Mr. Omotayo Layemo Sanni, and his entourage at the council secretariat in Imota reports thegazellenews.com The visit formed part of an official tour of schools and education facilities within the district to assess ongoing activities and strengthen collaboration with local authorities. Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Benson described the visit as a significant step towards enhancing the quality of education in Imota LCDA and the entire Education District II. He noted that education remains a critical pillar of his “HI-SEE”…
Lagos State has taken a major step toward repositioning Nigeria as a global investment destination with the unveiling of a comprehensive roadmap to establish a Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), envisioned as the leading financial hub in West Africa. The roadmap is contained in a new report titled “Establishing an International Financial Centre in Lagos (LIFC), Nigeria”, produced by TheCityUK in collaboration with the UK Government, Lagos State Government, the Lagos International Financial Centre Council (LIFCC), and EnterpriseNGR. The report was formally launched at the State House, Marina, Lagos. The high-level event attracted senior government officials, diplomats, and private sector…
In a blistering critique of Northern Nigeria’s leadership structure, the former Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Mustapha Haruna Jokolo, has called for an end to the “Northwest dominance” of the nation’s power corridors, arguing that the lopsided arrangement has historically marginalized the Northeast and stifled regional inclusivity. Jokolo, who served as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Major General Muhammadu Buhari during his tenure as Military Head of State, made these disclosures in a wide-ranging Hausa interview obtained and translated by PRNigeria. The retired military officer did not spare the region’s traditional elite, accusing the Sultan of Sokoto and the feuding Emirs of…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ridwan Jamiu,urged Muslims to place worship, humility and charity above the pursuit of material wealth as Ramadan approaches, warning that a life detached from devotion to Allah is spiritually empty. He delivered the admonition at a pre-Ramadan lecture organised by the Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) on Sunday, 8 February, 2026, at the Aderemi Makanjuola Auditorium, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. The lecture was themed “Ramadan: A Journey of Spiritual Transmission.” Addressing the audience, Sheikh Jamiu cautioned against excessive attachment to wealth and status, stressing…
The family of the late strongman of Oyo politics, Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu, has protested his exclusion from the list of prominent persons honoured during the activities marking the 50th year anniversary of the creation of the State. In a letter addressed to the Chairman, Committee on Award Ceremonies on Important Personalities in Oyo State, Hon. Saheed Fijabi, signed by Professor Asiwaju Adedibu, Head of the Adedibu family, the family restated some of the contributions of their patriarch to development and growth of the state. These include: his role in the establishment of the Airport in Ibadan and the victory of…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing the Blue Economy as a strategic pathway for sustainable development, regional prosperity, and international collaboration in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku gave the assurance while hosting the former Prime Minister of Tunisia, Mr. Mehdi Jomaa, at the NDDC Guest House in Maitama, Abuja, as part of engagements linked to the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026 scheduled to hold in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The former Prime Minister, who arrived at the guest house with members of his entourage,…
A detailed forensic investigation by PRNigeria, a leading fact-check platform, has found that the claim by the media office that a viral video showing him aboard a private jet is a “poorly crafted AI fake”—is MISLEADING. The video, which circulated widely on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, shows a man identified as the former Edo State governor massaging the feet of a woman inside a private aircraft. The clip triggered intense public backlash, with critics citing it as emblematic of elite excess at a time of widespread economic hardship. AI Defense vs. Technical Evidence In response to the outrage,…
A new chapter in community-driven education support was opened on Friday, 6 February, 2026, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area with the inauguration and handover of a solar-powered Mini Community Library, delivered through a strategic partnership between After God’s Heart Incorporated (AGH) and the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMACOS), Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Class of 1994–1999.The facility was formally handed over to the Abeokuta North Local Government to serve students and residents, reinforcing the importance of collaboration among civil society organisations, alumni associations, and government in expanding access to quality education. Speaking at the event, President of the AMACOS…
The Lagos State Government is set to commence a comprehensive health and safety programme for professional drivers operating within the state, reports thegazellenews.com According to the state government, the move forms part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and protect lives and property through improved driver fitness and alertness. According to the initiator of the programme, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport and Logistics, Hon. Hassan Adekoya, the event is scheduled to run from Monday, 9 February to Thursday, 12 February, 2026 at different locations of the state. “The initiative is also designed to address the…