By Kehinde Bamigbetan The coming visit of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is generating high expectations on the back of positive evaluations of his economic management by international rating agencies and policy institutions. The invitation by King Charles highlights the diplomatic recognition and respect Nigeria commands within the United Kingdom’s political landscape. Yet, as arrangements for what promises to be a great achievement in diplomacy peak, a lawless gang of influence-peddlers is circling the sky like a kettle of vultures, seeking to dim the shine of the epochal event with lies, bile and blackmail. Editors, readers,…
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By Chuks Collins, Awka As the 2027 general elections fast draw near, an Anambra North Senatorial District aspirant, Dr Alex Odikasighue Obiogbolu has vowed to end all funny ‘okada and Keke empowerment gimmicks’ in the zone. Dr Obiogbolu, who is presently the Special Adviser to Gov Chukwuma Soludo on Political Matters said he would rather work very hard at Senate to bring real life changing empowerment to the constituents, particularly youths of the Senatorial zone. The aspirant revealed this at Otuocha, Anambra East Council of the state during his consultative visit with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Ward executives…
By Chuks Collins, Awka A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State presided over by Justice Bala Khalifa-Mohammed Usman, has adjourned proceedings to May 25, 2026, in the suit brought before it by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) against an Anambra-based rights activist, Comrade Osita Obi. EEDC instituted the suit against Obi, seeking N100 million damages for actions allegedly connected to Comrade Obi’s protest against the company’s electricity distribution practices in the state in 2019. The electricity distribution company alleged that the said street protest was at the behest of Obi over what was described as a persistent…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi state First Lady, Zainab Nasir Idris has received Hajia Asiya Muhammed Geza and over one hundred women into the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold in the state, reports thegazellenews.com Receiving the defectors at Geza town in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi state, the First Lady pledged to treat them like old members of the ruling party in the state in terms of infrastructure and other social assistance they will require to facilitate the victory of the party in their domains. Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Asiya Geza who before now was the women…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Barcelona supporter who travelled to England to watch a match between Newcastle United and Barcelona mistakenly attended a third-division fixture after a navigation error led him to the wrong St James’ Park, causing him to miss the intended game. The incident occurred when the fan travelled to the United Kingdom for the high-profile encounter and used a map application to locate St James’ Park, the home ground of Newcastle United. However, the application directed him to St James Park in Exeter, the stadium belonging to Exeter City, which shares the same name but is located…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment of 473 medical personnel and introduced a 100 per cent rural posting allowance for doctors in a major push to strengthen healthcare services in underserved communities across Borno State. The dual intervention is aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled health workers in rural areas and improving access to quality medical care for residents outside the state capital. The Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospital Management Board, Abubakar Kullima, disclosed the development on Thursday in Maiduguri, noting that the governor had approved the immediate employment of doctors, nurses,…
The acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Elsie Attafuah, has called for urgent action to reduce the financial, social and institutional barriers preventing women and girls from accessing justice in Nigeria. Attafuah made the call in Abuja on Friday during the launch of “The Cost of Justice: Women’s Voice of Resilience in Nigeria,” an anthology documenting the experiences of women who have navigated the country’s justice system in pursuit of accountability. The event, held at the United Nations House in Abuja, was organised by the South Saharan Social Development Organisation in collaboration with UN Women and Ford Foundation…
Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, has said Nigeria’s new tax regime is structured to reduce the financial burden on workers and small businesses while strengthening the country’s fiscal stability and economic competitiveness. Speaking at the BusinessDay Tax Reform Conference 2026 themed “Navigating the New Tax Regime: What It Means for Your Wallet,” Tegbe described the reforms as the most far-reaching restructuring of Nigeria’s tax system in decades. He noted that the initiative is aimed at simplifying tax processes, promoting fairness, and creating an environment that supports economic expansion. According to him, the reforms are…
By Wale Joseph The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), in partnership with Cloud Sports Limited, has announced a media training programme for Media Officers of clubs participating in the state FA Cup as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism in football communication and promotion. The initiative is designed to equip club media representatives with the necessary skills to effectively promote their teams while enhancing the overall presentation of football activities in Lagos. According to the organisers, the training session will feature experienced media professionals who will share insights on modern sports communication, media management, and expectations for clubs during the…
A Muslim-owned religious organisation operating across the five divisions of Lagos State, Ibile Muslims Community Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, has disbursed over N25 million to indigent beneficiaries in the state. This was revealed in its 2025 Disbursement and Impact Report released on Thursday, 12 March, 2026. According to the report, the foundation, which debuted in June 2024, a total of N25,954,167.48 was disbursed to 161 beneficiaries spread across the Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos and Epe divisions of the state. The beneficiaries were grouped into four categories: education, healthcare, economic empowerment and humanitarian intervention. A breakdown of the disbursements showed that…