The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time. I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instil and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres. We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be. I must commend…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State proudly joins millions of families across Nigeria and the world in celebrating mothers on the occasion of Mothering Sunday, a special day dedicated to honoring the love, sacrifice, strength, and invaluable contributions of mothers to our families and society. Today, we pay glowing tribute to the extraordinary women who nurture homes, shape values, and raise the next generation of leaders. Mothers remain the backbone of our communities, playing critical roles not only in family life but also in governance, enterprise, education, and community development. The Lagos APC recognizes and deeply appreciates the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recorded higher passenger traffic on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor following the increase in daily train trips, a development that commuters say is restoring confidence in the nation’s railway services. The improvement became noticeable after the corporation increased the number of daily trips to three, a move passengers say has made the service more flexible, reliable and convenient, while also addressing transportation gaps between Abuja and Kaduna. Passengers who spoke during a monitoring of the service commended the NRC for sustaining operations despite funding and operational challenges, noting that recent improvements…
Today, I honour and celebrate every mother across Nigeria. Your love, care and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. Beyond the big sacrifices, it is the small, quiet moments that truly define a mother’s love. On this special day, we carry those moments in our hearts and say thank you for the warmth and love you selflessly give. To all mothers who nurture, love and shape our families, you are the heroes of our nation. I implore our mothers to continue to teach and guide the children, passing down wisdom and strength that would benefit future generations. May we all live…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, 14 March, 2026 announced the re-introduction of the monthly environmental sanitation in the State. The Governor said the exercise will be held every last Saturday of the Month between the hours of 6:30 am and 8:30 am but without movement restrictions. He stressed that the exercise would be monitored by State officials with appropriate sanctions to be meted out to erring neighbourhoods and markets. Sanwo-Olu made the pronouncement during a ceremony held in Olosa Bus Stop in Mushin which marked the symbolic flag-off of the monthly sanitation. The Governor, who led his Deputy,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce to design and sequence the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Mr Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank and founder and chairman of the Fate Foundation, is the Task Force’s chairman. As chairman, he will coordinate the group’s work and ensure the timely delivery of its mandate. Other members of the Taskforce are: Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Osagie Okunbor, Abubakar Suleiman, Adaeze Aguele, Farouk Gumel, Phillipa Osakwe-Okoye and Seyi Bella. Mofoluwasho Fadayomi will serve as secretary. As constituted, the Taskforce is a time-bound, high-level…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026, reiterated his firm commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. He said the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance and assured that his administration will uphold these principles for posterity. The President gave the assurance at an inter-faith breaking of the fast with members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that strengthening internal democracy within…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Ogun State has become a volatile political theatre, characterised by sly innuendoes, raw attacks and unverified allegations of wrongdoing against the current administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. It is a clime where partisan-friction often outweighs policy. Here, bad politics doesn’t just exist-it runs deep.This culture of perpetual friction does more than just clutter the headlines; it creates a fog that obscures genuine governance. When every policy is met with a reflex of cynicism and every achievement is dismissed as a calculated ploy, the casualty isn’t just the reputation of the administration—it is the progress of the state…
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has said his administration would prioritise the welfare of residents if elected governor in 2027. Jandor made the remark on Saturday, 7 March, 2026, while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 8th Annual Ramadan Lecture held in Ikeja. According to him, the primary purpose of governance is to promote the wellbeing of citizens, stressing that his government would take deliberate steps to improve the living conditions of the people if given the mandate.…
By Lanre Adewole In 2023, of the 8,794,726 million votes that sent Mr. Bola Tinubu to Aso Rock presidential villa, only 2,279,407 million of them, representing just a little above 25% of the total, came from his South West stock.So last week, I had lengthy conversations with two Yoruba political lieutenants of Mr. President. One has always had reservations about his politics but still supported him firmly to win in 2023. The other, until the shocking discovery during the discussion, was smitten by the City Boy political charm. He adored, idolised and even lionised what he considered as unmatched political…