By LANRE ADEWOLE In the buildup to the recently-concluded nomination exercise of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), it wasn’t a secret that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas was headed for the senate to represent Kaduna North. Many of his colleagues in the lower chamber knew about the “upgrade” and were already nostalgic about the imminent “loss” of their largely personable leader. The number four citizen even printed invites (though Gibbers can confirm the distribution of same was shelved at the last minute) to his planned public declaration for senate in his Zaria base. Then something…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerian universities to move beyond conventional academic research and provide evidence-based advice and innovative solutions to the country’s pressing challenges, particularly insecurity, food insecurity, climate change and technological backwardness. Tinubu made the call on Saturday, 25 July, 2026 at the 55th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he was represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie. Delivering the Visitor’s address, the President urged universities to ensure that research findings move from library shelves into industries and translate into policies capable of shaping…
By Michael Olukayode Nigeria’s agricultural sector is entering what policymakers describe as a defining decade, with the Federal Government unveiling a 10-year Agrifood System Strategy and Action Plan designed to reposition agriculture from a largely production-focused activity into a complete economic ecosystem built around food security, value creation, resilience and inclusive growth. The strategy, launched in Abuja on Thursday, 23 July, 2026, is Nigeria’s framework for domesticating the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration (2026–2035), and is being positioned as a major attempt to address longstanding challenges that have limited the country’s agricultural potential. At the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Six Nigerian Governors have pledged to draw lessons from the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in the Republic of Benin to revive the country’s textile industry, strengthen domestic manufacturing and create sustainable jobs through the development of agro-industrial value chains. The Governors made the commitment during an inspection tour of the integrated industrial zone near Cotonou alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to establish agro-industrial processing hubs and rebuild Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity. The delegation comprised: Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal; Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; Kwara State Governor,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters – House of Representatives. He replaces Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. Olanrewaju-Smart Wasiu is an accomplished scholar and public policy expert. He holds a PhD in Educational Management from Lead City University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University. He is an Edward Mason Fellow in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. The forty-year-old policy expert was also a LEAPS Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a mock accreditation exercise in selected polling units across Osun State as part of efforts to assess its preparedness for the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The exercise is scheduled for Saturday, 1 August, 2026, and will take place in designated polling units across 12 local government areas spread among the state’s three senatorial districts. According to the commission, the exercise is intended to test the functionality and efficiency of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) under conditions similar to those expected on Election Day. In a statement…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has honoured the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with an honorary Doctor of Public Administration degree, recognising her contributions to public service and national development. The honorary degree was conferred on Saturday, 25 July, 2026 during the university’s 55th Convocation Ceremony at Nsukka, Enugu State, alongside other academic and institutional honours presented by the university. The conferment placed the First Lady among distinguished personalities recognised by the institution as part of activities marking the convocation ceremony, which also featured the conferment of higher degrees on 2,994 graduands. The…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged African countries to take greater control of their natural resources by ending the export of raw materials and prioritising local processing and manufacturing to create jobs, increase economic opportunities and accelerate industrial development across the continent. Shettima made the call on Friday, 24 July, 2026 in Cotonou, Benin Republic, during a tour of the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), where he inspected integrated cotton, textile and agro-processing facilities as part of Nigeria’s efforts to draw practical lessons from Benin’s industrialisation model and strengthen its own agro-industrial value chains. The Vice-President said Africa…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured a one-month jail term for a 56-year-old man, Adebayo Samson, who was convicted for illegally dumping refuse along the PWD axis of Agege Motor Road, Lagos. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed that the offender was apprehended by the Authority’s Monitoring and Enforcement Team while illegally disposing of waste at an unauthorised location on Friday, in violation of the environmental laws of Lagos State. He stated that the suspect was subsequently arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where he pleaded guilty to the offence…
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO), Lagos State Chapter, has intensified calls for greater political consciousness and leadership participation among Muslim youths with the successful hosting of the Muslim Youth Political Summit 2026 in Lagos. The event, held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Alausa Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Ikeja, attracted political office holders, Islamic leaders, professionals and youths from across the state. Held under the theme, “Strategic Partnership for Progress: Muslim Youth and the Lagos Development Agenda,” the summit focused on equipping Muslim youths with the knowledge, values and networks required to become active contributors to governance…