The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, was among the distinguished participants at the 23rd edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue, held on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. This year’s Dialogue, themed “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is Not Working,” brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, scholars, and civic leaders to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey since the return to civilian rule in 1999, and to examine the nation’s governance challenges, achievements, and future prospects. Professor Yilwatda’s presence underscored the APC’s commitment to constructive national engagement on…
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No fewer than 120 malnourished children and their caregivers in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have benefited from a community-based malnutrition intervention programme aimed at improving child health and nutrition at the grassroots. The programme, held on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, at the Alimosho Local Government Multi-purpose Hall, was organised in partnership with the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX) and the Bloom Project. Beneficiaries received nutrient packs and participated in enlightenment sessions designed to combat childhood malnutrition. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, described malnutrition as a…
Former political office holders across Kosofe Federal Constituency, comprising Kosofe Local Government Area, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, and Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026, openly declared their collective support for the second-term bid of Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency. The declaration, made at a well-attended stakeholders’ gathering, underscores broad-based confidence in Hon. Ogbara’s leadership, legislative competence, and people-centered representation since assuming office. The former office holders unanimously praised her outstanding performance in the National Assembly, particularly her impactful role as Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development. According to the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of major road projects in Sagamu Local Government Area, including the Sagamu–Ode Road, Fadebo Street Road, Ajaka Road, and the Likosi–Ogijo Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure as a catalyst for socio-economic development. The governor disclosed this on Thursday while commissioning the newly completed Sagamu–Ayepe Road, describing road infrastructure as a critical driver of economic activities, connectivity, and overall development. Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to invest heavily in the construction and rehabilitation of roads across the state, despite the huge backlog of neglected infrastructure inherited from…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection. According to official sources, these claims are completely false and misleading. The Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the past with the Olori Ebis that were hitherto polarized which fostered their harmonization and, through such earlier engagements, he also persuaded one of the kingmakers to withdraw a filed litigation. The discussions he had, focused on matters of mutual concern in the interest of the…
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, a leading aspirant for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has unveiled his official website. The website is designed as a comprehensive information and engagement platform, offering Lagosians, party members, stakeholders, and the general public direct access to Dr. Adediran’s vision, policy priorities, public engagements, and official updates relating to his governorship aspiration. Beyond information dissemination, the platform is structured to encourage interaction and enhance citizen participation in the collective pursuit of a more prosperous and progressive Lagos State. The launch of the website further underscores…
By Dr. Bernard M. Doro and Mohamed M. Malick Fall Nigeria is entering a pivotal moment in its humanitarian response journey. As one of eight transition countries in the global Humanitarian Reset, Nigeria faces a stark reality: humanitarian needs remain persistently high, while international funding continues to drastically shrink. This tension is forcing a necessary reckoning on how humanitarian assistance is delivered — and, more importantly, who leads it. Nowhere is the challenge more visible than in north-east Nigeria. In Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states alone, an estimated 5.9 million people will require humanitarian assistance in 2026. Yet available resources…
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has embarked on a week-long diplomatic mission that includes stops in Abuja, Nigeria; Muscat, Oman; Manama, Bahrain; and Rome, Italy from January 21–29, 2026, the U.S. State Department confirmed in a statement this week. In Nigeria, Hooker is leading the American delegation and serving as head of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group—a recently established platform aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on security and economic issues. During talks in Abuja, the delegation is expected to discuss strategies for protecting vulnerable communities, enhancing cooperation against terrorism, and expanding U.S. investment opportunities in the…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that more than one million people in northeast Nigeria could lose access to emergency food and nutrition assistance within weeks due to a severe funding shortfall. The agency said that without urgent financial support, it will be forced to drastically scale down its operations, limiting assistance to just 72,000 people—an unprecedented reduction in Nigeria. The warning comes amid a sharp rise in violence, displacement, and hunger across the country’s northern regions. Nigeria is currently facing one of its most serious food security crises in recent years. According to the latest Cadre…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have condemned the recent attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as a stark reminder of the security gaps in forest-bordering communities across northern Nigeria. According to reports, armed kidnappers stormed the community, invaded three churches, abducted 169 worshippers, and escaped through nearby forests without encountering resistance. The attack has triggered renewed concern over the vulnerability of rural settlements located close to vast, ungoverned forest areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, NCYP said the incident underscored the urgent need for a…