The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant an application filed by Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner for Finance, Bauchi State, seeking to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on a pilgrimage. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Monday, held that Adamu, who is facing an alleged N4.6 billion money laundering charge, failed to place […]
Makinde appoints 17 P/S, asks them to make state’s interest first
By Oladele Ogunsola Oyo State Government has appointed 17 new Permanent Secretaries (PS) with a charge to them to run their offices with probity and transparency and not allow their personal interests to conflict with their official conduct. The charge was given on Tuesday by the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde at the swearing in […]
Ex-two term LG councilor in NDLEA net for alleged drug possession.
A former two – term councilor at Ibeju-Lekki Local Government area of Lagos State, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly being in possession of illicit drugs. The suspect, currently serving as a legislative aide was arrested last Monday at his residence in […]
Adelabu’s Absence From Key Power Reform Committee Sparks Political Jitters in Oyo
By Oladele Ogunsola The conspicuous absence of the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, at the inauguration of the 11-member committee set up earlier this week to incorporate the Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has triggered anxiety within political circles.Adelabu, who has long been touted as the anointed gubernatorial […]
Tinubu Approves Major Diplomatic Postings as Nigeria Deploys 65 Ambassadors Worldwide
By Sunday Stephen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of Nigeria’s ambassadors to foreign missions, ending a prolonged wait for diplomatic appointments and assigning prominent figures to key international postings.Among the notable assignments, former presidential aide Reno Omokri has been designated as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, while former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode will […]
British Colonial Records Set the Record Straight: Why Eba Island Belongs to Ondo State — Ajulo
By Akindele Orimolade The renewed controversy over the ownership of Eba Island has ignited heated debate across Nigeria’s coastal states. Yet beneath the swirl of political claims and counterclaims lies a fundamental question that must be answered not with rhetoric, but with verifiable history, law, and documented evidence.A careful examination of these records , according […]
Tinubu Applauded for ‘Brilliant Pick’ as Legal Luminary Hails Oyedele’s Ministerial Nomination
By Akindele Orimolade An Abuja-based legal luminary, Bola Aidi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, describing the decision as a clear demonstration of merit, competence and visionary leadership.In a congratulatory letter addressed to the ministerial designate, Aidi praised the President for […]
CSO Applauds Maikalangu’s Victory, Rates FCT Council Polls Peaceful and Credible
By Danladi John A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership, has hailed the re-election of Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu as Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the just-concluded FCT Area Council elections as largely peaceful, transparent and credible.Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Founder and Executive […]
Maikalangu Donates Borehole to NUJ FCT After AMAC Landslide Victory
By Danladi Bello Fresh from a resounding re-election triumph, Chairman-Elect of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Maikalangu, has reinforced his grassroots image with the donation of a borehole to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.The water project was unveiled on Thursday when leaders of the NUJ FCT Council paid him […]
2027 Polls Moved Forward: Independent National Electoral Commission Fixes Presidential Election for January 16, Shifts Osun Governorship Date
By Soji Bamidele The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, following sweeping changes introduced by the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026.The electoral umpire announced the adjustment on Thursday night in Abuja, explaining that the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and its replacement […]