By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Government has ordered the full closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway to facilitate major rehabilitation works along the corridor. The directive, announced by the Ministry of Transportation in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, affects the stretch from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge, Ajah. The closure is designed to enable uninterrupted construction on the busy expressway, with traffic to be diverted to the Lagos-bound carriageway under a structured lane management system. According to the statement, traffic flow will be adjusted based on peak…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with STRATCOMM Consulting to strengthen youth-focused climate and migration programmes and expand youth-led resilience initiatives nationwide. The agreement was formalised on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 during a signing ceremony in Abuja which Was designed to bolster the Youth Migration and Climate Action Resilience (YM&CA) Department of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and scale up related interventions across the country. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Maryam Keshinro said the collaboration goes beyond climate interventions…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for more unity across the Nation among citizens. She spoke during her home coming to Warri Kingdom in Delta State where she was received by the paramount ruler of the Kingdom, Olu of Warri Ogiame Atunwatse III. The First Lady specifically appealed to the people of the Kingdom to come together, irrespective of their differences. “The Bible tells us in Psalm 133 verse 1 to 3 that it is pleasant to dwell together in unity, for there is where God commanded blessings,” the First Lady said. She assured the people…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a reported shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State, describing the claims as “utterly delusional” and calling for a thorough police investigation. In a press statement issued on 26 February, 2026, in Abuja, the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the ruling party had no involvement in the incident and accused the ADC of making baseless accusations without regard for due process. The statement followed an earlier ADC press briefing dated February 25, 2026, in…
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and 16 other players are already ensconced in the Super Falcons’ Hilton Hotel abode in Yaounde ahead of two international friendly matches between Nigeria and Cameroon’s senior women national teams on Saturday, 28 February, and Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com. Both matches have been scheduled for the Military Stadium, Yaounde on Saturday, 28 February, and Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. The two teams are using the games to attain excellent form and shape ahead of participation in the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 17th March – 3rd April 2026. Cup-holders and 10-time champions…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) has declared that the forthcoming National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) 2026–2030 will mark decisive new phase in Nigeria’s fight against illicit drugs, addiction, and related criminal networks. Speaking on Thursday at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja, Marwa while receiving the final summative evaluation report on the implementation of the 2021–2025 master plan, described the review as both a scorecard of progress and a compass for future reforms. He said the next five-year framework is being designed to consolidate operational…
Nigeria and Israel have taken fresh steps to strengthen their strategic partnership, with renewed commitments to collaborate on border security, counter-terrorism, health systems support, agricultural technology, and innovation. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known in Abuja during a high-level meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman. At the heart of the discussions was Nigeria’s ongoing battle against insurgency and terrorism, with Odumegwu-Ojukwu highlighting Israel’s globally recognised expertise in border management and intelligence coordination as an area from which Nigeria could draw practical lessons. She emphasized that strengthening collaboration in defence, intelligence…
Tensions between Cuba and the United States escalated sharply Tuesday after Cuban authorities reported a deadly armed confrontation involving a Florida-registered speedboat that allegedly entered the country’s territorial waters. In a statement released by Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior of Cuba, officials said the incident occurred near Cayo Falcones, off the coast of Villa Clara, when a patrol vessel from the Border Guard Troops intercepted the approaching boat. According to authorities, the vessel had crossed into Cuban waters and failed to comply with orders to identify itself. The ministry alleged that individuals aboard the speedboat opened fire on the Cuban…
Nigeria’s push to confront climate change is gaining new momentum at the subnational level, as a groundbreaking climate governance ranking continues to spur competition, collaboration and measurable reforms across the country’s 36 states. For years, climate discourse in Nigeria revolved largely around federal commitments, international pledges and national policy frameworks. But a new initiative spearheaded by the Society for Planet and Prosperity in partnership with the Department of Climate Change at the Federal Ministry of Environment is shifting the spotlight to state governments — where climate impacts are most directly felt. Now in its second year, the Subnational Climate Governance…
Veteran female journalist, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf has indicated her intention to vie for the governorship of Ogun State in 2027, reports thegazellenews.com The veteran sports journalist indicated her intention via a letter written to residents of the state titled: Notice of Intention to Run for the Office of Governor, Ogun State, Nigeria Below is the full letter: Dear Friends , NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA I’m pleased to share, below, my statement of intent to run for governor, Ogun State. I’m committed to serving our great state with integrity and competence, and I’d appreciate…