The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken note of yet another pedestrian outburst credited to Peter Obi, wherein he theatrically asks, “Where’s our President?”- a question that betrays not only his chronic obsession with optics but also his persistent difficulty with governance realities in a modern state. It is instructive that such a question is coming from an analog presidential aspirant struggling to process a digital presidency. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is neither missing nor absent; he is actively engaged in the complex, demanding business of statecraft- often beyond the simplistic, camera-ready theatrics that Mr.…
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By Adetutu Audu and Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Famous Nigerian comedienne and actress, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has stirred public debate after she shared a candid video online in which she openly appealed to several prominent pastors to help her find a suitable life partner from within their churches. In the video, which recently surfaced on social media, Adekoya directly mentioned well-known clerics such as Bolaji Idowu, Philip Olubakin, Jerry Eze, Joshua Selman, and Femi Lazarus. Princess explained that she is currently single and divorced and, after years of praying, fasting, and deliberately focusing on personal healing, she now…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi In 2025 the year under review, National human rights Commission had recorded at least 1.4m human rights cases. The appointment of Salamatu Hussaini as the Chairman of the Commission had boost human rights fight which has restored Nigeria past record of higher number of human abuses. Hussaini’s first assignment after taking over the mantle of leadership was public awareness because huge number of literates and illiterate Nigerians didn’t know their fundamental human rights as citizens. Though the lettered citizens may not have confidence in the commission, while the uneducated are being affected by social norms…
I received with deep sense of loss the news of the passing of the Akran of Badagry, a revered traditional ruler and a foremost custodian of the rich cultural heritage of Badagry Kingdom. His demise marks the end of an era in the long and proud history of Badagry, and it is a great loss not only to the people of the ancient town but also to Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The late Akran was a symbol of peace, wisdom and dignity. Throughout his 48 years reign, he demonstrated uncommon commitment to the unity, stability and development of…
A former Super Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami, has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semi final match coming up in Rabat on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Odegbami who scored twice in the 1980 final match against Algeria when Nigeria first won the cup, expressed strong optimism that the Super Eagles will emerge victorious in the match. The Super Eagles will face hosts Morocco in a blockbuster AFCON 2025 semi-final on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, at the 70,000-capacity…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has constructed a magnificent Juma’at Mosque and Islamiyyah School in Nabordo community, headquarters of Jema’a Emirate in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State with a call on the people of the community to continue to promote activities that will foster unity and religious harmony in the emirate and the state at large. The project comprises a Juma’at Mosque, a female prayer mosque, an Islamiyyah School, and toilet facilities within the mosque premises. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Mosque…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi A coalition of Islamic groups as well as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)in Bauchi State have strongly rejected allegations linking the state Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed and his administration to terrorism and banditry financing. The two groups in separate press conferences over the weekend described the claims as baseless, misleading, and dangerous to the peace of the state. At a press briefing held at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Bauchi, Islamic scholars from different sects came together to defend the governor. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Imam Muhammad…
By Ismaila Uba Misilli When history takes stock of leaders who chose foresight over hesitation and action over rhetoric, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, will stand out as one who understood that energy is not merely about electricity but about productivity, dignity, economic competitiveness and sustainable development. The recent transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC) is a bold statement of readiness and an administrative milestone that signals a state prepared to take ownership of its energy future and a Governor…
A civil society organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has formally requested access to the academic and professional records of Bello Bwari, director-general of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), raising questions about his eligibility to occupy the position. The request was submitted under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to the Federal Ministry of Environment. CASER said the move was prompted by concerns that the current head of the biosafety agency may not meet the qualifications required by law. According to the group, the NBMA Act provides that the Director General of the agency must possess…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening environmental governance and improving the delivery of internationally funded environmental projects in the country. The commitment was made on Monday, 12 January, 2026, in Abuja as the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Operational Focal Point and Implementing Partners commenced. Declaring the workshop opened, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, described the programme as timely and strategic, noting that Nigeria continues to grapple with a range of environmental challenges, including desertification, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, oil contamination in the Niger Delta, and the…