A group identifying itself as “Concerned Citizens and Stakeholders” of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding the temporary suspension of the institution’s Rector, Alhaji Sani Usman, and an independent investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities, abuse of office and recruitment-related concerns. The petition, addressed to President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, was signed in the name of “Concerned Citizens and Stakeholders, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.” The petition does not disclose the names of the individual petitioners or identify a specific organisation behind the submission. The petitioners said they were acting as…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to go beyond learning Yoruba and demonstrate a deeper understanding of Lagos and its challenges. The party’s spokesman, Hon Seye Oladejo, made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 following Rhodes-Vivour’s appearance on Politics Today, where he responded to questions about his Yoruba language ability and family background. Rhodes-Vivour said during the interview that he had engaged a Yoruba language teacher and would campaign in Yoruba when necessary, but maintained that…
M.D School, the first private inclusive school in Lagos, is set to roll out the drums to honour the legacy of its pioneering vision, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of nurturing young minds to excellence. Speaking at a pre event chat during the week, Mrs. Omolara Adedugbe, Executive Director of the school, said the celebration of the school’s 40 years anniversary, is to honour the school’s pioneering vision of inclusive education and the achievement of excellence. “It is the celebration of the courage of our vision and the belief that it is possible.”It is she said, “a celebration of…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the need to maintain the highest standard of safety and health in the workplace, assuring that the Commission will insist on international best practices. Speaking during the Commission-wide Staff Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Induction Programme at the NDDC Headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Sir Kelechi Nwelue, stressed the importance of staff safety, describing it as a top priority. Nwelue stated that the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, approved the training because of the importance of workplace safety, noting that safety concerns every…
By Babafemi Ojudu There was a time when the presence of government was felt less through radio announcements, billboards, convoys and grand promises than through the ordinary services that made life safer and more orderly. Government lived among the people. Its workers maintained roads, inspected schools, watched over public health, treated minor ailments, graded farm produce and helped settle everyday disputes. They were visible in villages, towns, markets, schools and farm settlements. Some were respected, many were feared, and a few were thoroughly disliked. But they performed duties that kept society working. Those services were never perfect. Some officials were…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding his extended working vacation in Europe, with the President scheduled to hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates and participate in activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 where Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries received him. The Presidency had earlier announced that the President would return through Lagos before proceeding to Abuja after his engagements in the state. Tinubu departed Abuja on August 30 for London,…
Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rasheedat Ajibade and Gift Monday, among a group of 28 players for next month’s Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifying fixture against Comoros. There are also youngsters: Christiana Uzoma, Farida Abdulwahab, Tumininu Adeshina, Favour Nkwocha, Shakirat Moshood, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, and Janet Akekoromowei. Also listed are defenders Ashley Plumptre and Shukurat Oladipo, midfielder Toni Payne, and forwards Asisat Oshoala, Joy Omewa and Uchenna Kanu. The players have been instructed to report at the AM2PM Hotel,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of intensified security arrangements for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The deployment, ordered by the FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, is designed to strengthen security, maintain law and order and protect lives and property before, during and after the anniversary celebrations. The Command said the operation would cover strategic locations and areas considered vulnerable to security breaches, including shopping malls, markets, motor parks, amusement and recreational centres, as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI)…
The Anambra State Government has commenced moves to prosecute individuals who deny women and girls their right to inherit property on the basis of their sex, warning that the practice constitutes a criminal offence under state law. The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, has consequently directed the Nigeria Police Force to investigate reported cases of gender-based disinheritance and transmit the case files to his office for prosecution. Nweke made the position known in a letter personally signed by him and addressed to the police, a copy of which was made available to journalists on Monday. The…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent policy reforms, stronger public-private partnerships and innovative risk-sharing mechanisms to attract domestic and foreign investment into Nigeria’s green infrastructure, saying the country requires about $410 billion in additional investment by 2060 to achieve its net-zero pathway. Shettima made the call on Tuesday at the second edition of the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria (DIN) Summit in Abuja, where policymakers, development finance institutions, private investors, members of the diplomatic corps and climate experts examined ways of closing the huge financing gap confronting Nigeria’s green transition. Represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim…