The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and prominent academic, who died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 74. Professor Tyoden, a seasoned scholar and respected statesman, served as Deputy Governor of Plateau State between
The political atmosphere in Delta State remains tense as several former members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who recently aligned with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, in a dramatic move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), have reportedly been reluctant to officially register with their new party. Despite the high-profile
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked recent allegations circulating in the media regarding the poor feeding of inmates in the nation’s custodial centres, describing them as misleading and false. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, affirmed that inmates across the country
Mehmet Poroy has officially assumed office as the new Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, succeeding Hidayet Bayraktar. His appointment was marked by a formal ceremony during which he presented a copy of his credentials to Ambassador Wahab A. Akande, Chief of Protocol at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Poroy’s appointment, which was officially announced in the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to meet with top executives of Nigeria’s power-generating companies in a high-stakes intervention aimed at resolving the alarming N4 trillion debt crisis threatening the nation’s electricity supply chain. The meeting, now being urgently scheduled, follows a critical engagement on Tuesday between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the
Nigeria’s major telecom operators have announced a combined $1 billion investment into upgrading their network infrastructure, a move they say will not only improve service quality but also significantly enhance the country’s economic output and digital inclusion efforts. With over 160 million subscribers across the nation, the telecom giants believe the substantial capital injection will
A Nigerian woman living with the lifelong complications of sickle cell anaemia, Balikis Salami, has made an emotional plea to young couples with the AS genotype to avoid marrying each other, stressing the severe physical, emotional, and financial suffering children born with sickle cell disorder often endure. Speaking from her personal ordeal, Salami, who has
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has restated the command’s resolve to leverage modern technology in the ongoing efforts to tackle crimes, particularly cyber-related offences and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across the state. In an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, the police boss explained
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has extended warm congratulations to the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, His Eminence Sheikh Abdulganiyy Abubakry Agbotomokekere, as the revered Islamic cleric marks his 90th birthday. The governor described the nonagenarian as an embodiment of piety, leadership, and commitment to communal development, especially within the Islamic community in Yorubaland. In
Former Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc, Mr. Ademola Adebise, has called for a deeper and more structured engagement between the bank and its alumni community, as part of efforts to preserve and strengthen the institution’s legacy. He made this call during Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary celebration, held recently in Lagos. In his remarks, Adebise
