By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has paid tribute to the heroes of Nigeria’s democratic struggle and reaffirmed its commitment to democratic governance, national development and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as the nation marks Democracy Day 2026. In a statement issued on Friday,June 12, 2026 and signed by the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, the party joined Nigerians in celebrating 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule under the Fourth Republic and the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The APC said the occasion serves as a reminder…
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By Bola Tinubu Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it. In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful and credible.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Princess Damilola Sonayon James has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, party stakeholders and Lagosians following her emergence as the APC deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. In a statement of appreciation, James described her nomination as a reminder of the endless possibilities that have defined our Lagos, adding that her emergence reflects divine grace, party confidence and the support of Lagosians across all strata. “Today is a reminder of the endless possibilities that have defined our Lagos. It is…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMOT) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have expressed deep sorrow over the train accident on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed five lives and left dozens injured. The accident occurred on Monday, 8 June,2026 when four coaches capsized and one coach derailed along the rail corridor. Preliminary reports indicated that the deceased comprised four adults and one infant, while 24 passengers sustained serious injuries. Several others suffered varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical treatment. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly and former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Hon. Patrick Ukah, were not passengers on board the Warri–Itakpe Train Service involved in the accident near Agbor, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com and many other platforms had reported that the duo were among the passengers in the ill-fated train, based on an earlier statement released by the Federal Ministry of Transportation. The updated statement signed by the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa disclosed that the Senator and former Delta SSG were…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebutted the claims made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo in her resignation letter, insisting that she was treated fairly and afforded the same opportunities as every other aspirant during her brief stay in the party. Senator Obasanjo, in a letter dated Sunday, 31 May, 2026, cited alleged disrespect, intimidation of supporters, and other concerns as reasons for her decision to leave the APC. Reacting to the development, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Femi Nuberu, said the APC remains committed to the principles of democracy and freedom of association, noting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The fund will strengthen the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical national public health emergency response activities. The Presidential Task Force on Ebola will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and State representatives. Ebola has recently resurfaced in the Democratic…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the death of four passengers and injuries to dozens of others following a train accident on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor, Delta State. The accident occurred on Tuesday, 9 June, 2025 when four coaches capsized and one coach derailed along the route, prompting an emergency response involving the Delta State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), local authorities and other rescue agencies. Evacuation operations were completed by 6:30 p.m.,…
The Ondo State Government has announced its support for the nationwide #UniteAgainstTerror campaign, calling on all Nigerians to rise above political, ethnic, and religious differences in a collective effort to combat terrorism and other forms of violent crimes threatening the nation’s peace and stability, reports thegazellenews.comThe campaign mobilization comes in the wake of the recent conviction and sentencing of individuals linked to the horrific Owo church massacre of June 2022, a tragedy that claimed innocent lives and left lasting scars on families, communities, and the nation. While welcoming the judicial outcome as a significant step toward justice, the Government emphasized…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies, insisting that the country will overcome the current wave of insecurity and defeat those seeking to spread fear across the land. Sanwo-Olu made the call in a statement issued against the backdrop of recent security incidents in parts of the country, including the abduction of teachers and students in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. He said the attacks had understandably generated concern among citizens but stressed that the moment called for unity, resilience…