NILDS Media Adviser Urges Better Data for National Planning
The Media Adviser to the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Mohammed Abdulkadri, has called for improved collection and management of accurate national data to strengthen policymaking and development planning in Nigeria. Abdulkadri made the call in Abuja while receiving the 2026 Spectacular Achievers Award from the All Progressive Support […]
APC Links Oyo Bandit Attack to Security Lapses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the latest bandit attack in the state as evidence of security lapses, while questioning the effectiveness of the state government’s surveillance efforts. The party made its position known in a statement issued on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, following an attack on an […]
Petrol Price Hike: Experts Blame Global Crude Oil Crisis
By Mujibah Abubakar Experts have attributed the rising price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to fluctuations in global crude oil prices and international crises affecting oil supply. They spoke on the StandPoint programme on Emirate FM, hosted by Bukola Omosewo, with Dr. Sunday Adeseko and Comrade Buko Idris as guests. Mujibah Abubakar […]
Fireboy DML Recalls Culture Shock After Moving to Lagos
Afrobeats singer Adedamola Adefolahan also known as Fireboy DML has recounted the culture shock he experienced after relocating to Lagos in 2016 to pursue a career in music. Speaking during a recent livestream, the singer said he was initially frightened by what he encountered after arriving in the city, particularly in Surulere. Fireboy recalled seeing […]
Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development
US President Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow the rapid development of artificial intelligence, saying the United States must maintain its lead over China in the technology race. Speaking to reporters in Ireland on Sunday before his departure, Trump acknowledged concerns about the risks associated with AI but said his priority was ensuring the […]
Desmond Elliot Apologises to Gbajabiamila
Lagos State lawmaker and actor Desmond Elliot has apologised again to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his actions during the last All Progressives Congress primary election. Elliot made the apology during a meeting with Gbajabiamila and other APC leaders in Lagos, where he knelt and prostrated before the former Speaker […]
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SULTAN OF SOKOTO MOURNS BAMANGA TUKUR
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of former Governor of the defunct Gongola State (now Adamawa and Taraba states) and former Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. In a condolence message issued […]
INEC Lists 12 Candidates for Kwara Central Senate Seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 12 candidates contesting the Kwara Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, shows that the candidates are drawn from 12 political parties. It was published at INEC’s […]
Kwara Monarch Dies Days After Kidnap Rescue
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The monarch was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community. He was rescued five days later during a security operation in the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis. His […]
