The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) proudly joins the global community in celebrating women across the world on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Today, we salute the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of women to the growth and development of our society. Women remain the backbone of families, communities, and the economy, playing vital roles in shaping a prosperous and inclusive Lagos. As a progressive party, the Lagos APC is proud of the deliberate policies and sustained efforts of successive APC-led administrations in Lagos State aimed at empowering women and expanding opportunities for them to…
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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has called for stronger collaboration between state governments and the Railway Police to enhance the protection of rail infrastructure across the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Saturday, 7 March, 2026, Dr. Opeifa noted that the Railway Police currently operates across 26 states, stressing that state governments should see the unit as part of their security architecture and support it accordingly. According to him, the security of railway infrastructure is closely tied to the security of mobility corridors across the country, describing…
The Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), has congratulated the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu on his appointment as the 23rd indigenous Inspector General of Police, reports thegazellenews.com In a letter signed by the Executive Director of CAIDOV, Comrade Gbenga Soloki, the centre said that the appointment did not come as a surprise due to his humane and his pro-people type of policing. “The staff, management and Board of Trustees of Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence, CAIDOV heartily rejoice with the amiable and pro-people professional security expert, on his elevation from Assistant Inspector General…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday constituted an 11-member committee to ensure the smooth sailing incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO). The constitution of the committee followed the Federal Executive Council’s approval for the establishment of the company on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 meeting. In proposing GAMCO, President Tinubu hopes to fast-track a quick-fix solution to the endemic problems of stranded power, grid management and transmission in the country’s electricity sector. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who performed the inauguration on behalf of the President, said the committee was critical to the realisation of…
By Seye Oladejo The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has once again demonstrated why it remains the undisputed standard-bearer of party organization and democratic discipline in Nigeria. From the resounding success of our electronic membership registration exercise to the seamless conduct of our Party Congresses, the APC has proven that structure, innovation, and order are not mere slogans – they are our culture. While others trade in confusion and press statements, we build systems.While others quarrel over factions, we strengthen institutions.While others manufacture propaganda, we consolidate progress. Across wards and local governments in Lagos State, our…
A delegation of female Chief Executive Officers heading key Federal Government agencies on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, where they pledged their commitment to the continued growth of the party and the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The delegation, led by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, comprised 37 women occupying strategic leadership positions across federal government agencies and parastatals. The visit served as a platform for the women to showcase their contributions to…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of the newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in Lagos State, Mr. Yesiro Karamo, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported the death of Karamo on Thursday, 5 March, 2026. Professor Yilwatda described the news of Karamo’s death as shocking and deeply painful, particularly coming only hours after he was elected to serve the party during the Lagos State APC Congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan. The APC National Chairman extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com report that the Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERSS/N NAME MISSION APPROVED SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY MRS. ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO: PORTUGAL BARR. OLUMILUA OLUWAYIMIKA…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former President and Elder Statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 89th birthday on Thursday, 5 March, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com. The President rejoiced with Chief Obasanjo, whose towering influence in the country, Africa, and beyond is significant. President Tinubu noted that the courage and sacrifices of the Elder Statesman, who previously served the nation as military Head of State from 1976 to 1979, handing over power to a civilian president in 1979, and later as the first civilian President in the Fourth Republic, 1999-2007. President Tinubu affirmed the historic experiences of the former leader, including…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026, in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve livelihoods, contrary to the claims of political detractors. The Vice President spoke on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House. Attendees included members of the Federal Executive Council, the Central Bank…