Author: Abimbola Ogunaike

By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has announced that 13 of the 50 oil and gas blocks offered under the 2025 Licensing Round will be returned to the licensing basket after they failed to attract bids from prospective investors. The disclosure was made on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 by the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, during the 2025 Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja. She explained that while 50 oil and gas blocks were offered for bidding, only 37 attracted investor participation. “At the end of the exercise, we had 50 blocks on…

By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced the closure of the Community Category of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, disclosing that the competition recorded no significant entries. In a press statement, Senator Tinubu said the category, which closed on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, was created to encourage communities across Nigeria to transform degraded spaces, including dumpsites, landfills and abandoned sites, into green parks, gardens and other eco-friendly environments. She, however, noted that the initiative failed to attract meaningful participation. Despite the low response, the First Lady…

By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Group has accused former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, of allegedly sponsoring the governorship ambition of Senator Shehu Buba of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The group described the move as anti-party activity capable of destabilising the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the group’s Zonal Secretary, Dr. Mustafa Babayo Tunga, the elders described the alleged actions of Senator Yari, a prominent APC chieftain, as a calculated attempt to…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has challenged Nigerian graduates to deploy the knowledge and skills acquired through their academic pursuits to develop practical solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the country, urging them to combine innovation with integrity as they prepare to shape the nation’s future. The Governor gave the charge on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, while delivering the convocation lecture at the Postgraduate Convocation Ceremony of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, where he was also honoured with the university’s Award of Good Governance and announced cash rewards for the institution’s best graduating…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that the temporary delays being experienced in waste evacuation across parts of Lagos will soon ease following the ongoing rehabilitation of Road E at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, which is expected to restore seamless access for waste collection vehicles and significantly improve evacuation operations. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, gave the assurance on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, during an inspection visit to assess the progress of the rehabilitation works, describing the project as a critical intervention aimed at improving access to the facility and accelerating waste…

The Nigerian Doctors Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA), has partnered health institutions and stakeholders to advance diaspora health impact Initiative aimed to improve healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. The event, jointly organised by NDF-SA and the stakeholders was held at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday, 20 July, 2026, in Lagos, with the theme: “Advancing Diaspora Health Impact Initiative, NDF-SA programme”. The stakeholders were LUTH, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), General Hospital Ikorodu, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigerians Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), ExtraLarge Farms & Resorts, Ministry of Health and Cruxstone Development & Investment Ltd. The…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is laying the foundation for a future in which dumpsites play a progressively diminishing role in waste management by expanding resource recovery, investing in modern waste processing infrastructure, intensifying environmental education and strengthening stakeholder collaboration across the waste value chain. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made this known while speaking during the weekend edition of Traffic Radio’s Talk Time programme, where he said the Authority’s long-term strategy was driven by the recognition that dumpsites were never designed to serve as permanent solutions for managing municipal waste in a rapidly…

‎The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu says the rich heritage of Nigerians should be preserved for posterity and prosperity. She stated this during her visit to Akwete in Abia State, the production site of the local hand-woven historic Akwete fabric. The First Lady said that the tradition of the Akwete handmade fabric is dear to the hearts of the women who makes it adding that they should be encouraged to pass it on to the next generation. ‎”Our young people need to also be encouraged to get used to our tradition and cultural outfits”. ‎”It is the culture…

Luxury fashion house, Lai Labode Couture has announced its official brand launch, scheduled to take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Temple Muse, Victoria Island, Lagos. The exclusive event will unveil the brand’s debut couture collection, showcasing a distinctive fusion of African royal heritage and contemporary haute couture. According to the brand, the collection features richly textured fabrics, intricate metallic embroidery, traditional coral-inspired accessories, and regal silhouettes that celebrate timeless elegance, cultural identity, and exceptional craftsmanship. The launch marks a significant milestone for Lai Labode Couture as it introduces its creative vision to the Nigerian fashion industry. The event…

A father of 11, Lawal Hamisu, prayed the Shari’a Court II sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 to compel his daughter, Fatima Lawal, to find a suitor and marry. Speaking through his counsel, H.B. Debo, the complainant stated that his daughter is 27 years old and has earned her Higher National Diploma (HND). He noted that although she entertains various admirers, she has failed to present a serious suitor for marriage. “She should get a suitor, present him in court, and the court should marry her off since her mother has poisoned their minds against me,”…