With just four days remaining, anticipation is building rapidly across Nigeria as Ogun State prepares to host the much-anticipated Gateway Games 2024—a grand celebration of sportsmanship, cultural pride, and national cohesion. The air is thick with excitement as athletes, officials, fans, and dignitaries make their way to the Gateway State for what promises to be
In a continued show of commitment to the welfare of its workforce, the Lagos State Government has disbursed a total sum of ₦978,110,624.45 to 510 next-of-kin beneficiaries of 280 deceased civil servants. The payment, made through the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training in conjunction with LASACO Assurance Plc, was confirmed during the 102nd
Support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid in 2027 is gaining traction, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State and a forum of academics from Southern Kaduna have thrown their weight behind his administration and endorsed his continuation in office. The endorsements came during two separate events that underscored growing
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, May 12, 2025, gathered in Abuja for the fifth meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) for the year, as the party intensifies efforts to reposition itself ahead of future political contests. The meeting was held at the Conference Room of the
Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has ruled out any return to the Aso Rock Villa, clarifying that she has no interest in resuming the role of First Lady. Instead, she announced that she will be campaigning alongside current First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as part of the political efforts in the lead-up to the
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended a suspect, identified as Madu Abuchi Simon, for allegedly producing counterfeit versions of popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. The arrest, which marks another milestone in the agency’s intensified crackdown on food and drug counterfeiting, also led to the seizure of fake
The struggle between centralized authority and genuine decentralization in Nigeria has long gone beyond mere political rhetoric—it now mirrors a systemic failure in governance that continues to rob the nation of meaningful grassroots development. For decades, the levers of power have remained tightly gripped by the federal and state governments, creating a top-down governance structure
Governors from Nigeria’s Northwest geopolitical zone gathered in Kaduna on Friday night to deliberate on the pressing challenges confronting the region, including the growing threat of insecurity, the alarming rise in drug abuse, and the need for accelerated socio-economic development. The high-level meeting, which was held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, was hosted by
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that the idea of Nigeria transitioning into a one-party state should not be seen as problematic if it reflects the collective will of the people. Ganduje made the statement on Friday after leading three senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi,
Tributes and celebrations have continued to pour in from across Nigeria and beyond in honour of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, the revered Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, as the nation salutes one of its most distinguished and enduring traditional monarchs. Widely regarded as a symbol of integrity, courage, and
