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…
Author: Adetutu Audu
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…
The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, has revealed that the recent wave of online attacks targeted at him and the Agency stems from his refusal to grant special favours to certain social media operators. According to him, individuals identified as Sheriffdeen Ojon and Objectv had persistently lobbied for the release of motorcycles (popularly known as okada) and vehicles impounded for traffic violations, particularly for plying one-way routes across Lagos roads. Akerele made this disclosure during a radio programme, Bosenlo, aired on Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1FM, where he described the actions of the duo as a deliberate…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has stated that books cannot be taken out of schools despite technological advancement. She stated this during her meeting with the US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles Harder on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit organised by the First Lady of US, Melania Trump in Washington. Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained that it is important for children to read books because it helps broaden their knowledge base without disruptions or interference from the social media and related channels.Nigeria’s First Lady also explained that education remains pivotal in…
Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude, pride, and hope. Gratitude to God Almighty for His grace upon our nation and our party. Pride in what we have built together as a party since 2013, and optimistic about a bright future for our nation, despite the challenges we face. This 4th Elective National Convention of our great party is not merely a gathering. It is a defining chapter in the story of our democracy and our party. As a party, this Convention offers us the platform to renew our bond, strengthen our resolve, and recommit ourselves…
Nigeria’s national satellite operator, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, will host the second edition of Nigerian Satellite Week (NSATWK 2026) in Abuja on March 30 and 31, bringing together top policymakers, defence leaders, investors, and technology entrepreneurs to discuss the future of the country’s space and satellite industry. The event, organised by Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, will also coincide with the organisation’s 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of Nigeria’s entry into the global space economy and the growing role of satellite infrastructure in national development. According to the organisers, NSATWK 2026 is expected to attract one of the largest gatherings of…
Nigeria is set to sharpen its policy direction in the global space ecosystem as Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited prepares to host the 2026 Nigerian Satellite Week in Abuja The Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, Jane Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this in a statement issued by the agency’s Head of Corporate Communications, Stephen Kwande, noting that the event will convene top government officials, regulators, and international stakeholders to shape the future of satellite governance and digital infrastructure. Egerton-Idehen said the forum is coming at a critical time when countries around the world are strengthening their space capabilities as part of broader…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan designed to strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice and deepen regional integration across West Africa. The plan, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was officially launched on Friday in Abuja, where the leadership of the court outlined a bold vision to transform the institution into a more effective and accessible pillar of justice within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President of the court, Ricardo Goncalves, described the strategy as a decisive moment for the institution, saying it reflects a renewed commitment…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday launched its most ambitious Country Programme for Nigeria, covering 2026–2030, aimed at strengthening criminal justice, countering organized crime, promoting public health, and reinforcing the Rule of Law. Delivering the keynote at the launch in Abuja, the UNODC Representative in Nigeria, Cheikh Toure said: “It is my honour and privilege to welcome you to the launch of the UNODC Country Programme for Nigeria 2026–2030. Your presence… confirms a shared conviction: that peace, justice and development in Nigeria must be pursued together, as one integrated agenda.” Highlighting the urgency of the…
The Ambassador of Burundi to Nigeria, Edward Nduwimana, has urged Nigeria to urgently resume the supply of crude oil to his country, warning that the suspension of the long-standing energy arrangement has continued to impact Burundi’s ability to address its energy deficit. Nduwimana made the appeal during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, where he also called for the immediate convening of the Permanent Mixed Commission for Cooperation between both countries to revive stalled agreements and unlock new economic partnerships. Nigeria had supplied Burundi with about 45,000 barrels of crude oil per day under a bilateral arrangement that ran between…