The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has expressed confidence in Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, praising his strides in governance and development nearly three years after assuming office. The commendation came after a three-day fact-finding mission carried out by the State Executive Council of the party. Members toured key infrastructure and social development projects spanning the state’s three senatorial districts. Governor Oyebanji, elected in October 2022, has drawn on his rich background in public service—having previously served as Chief of Staff and later Secretary to the State Government—to strengthen governance structures in Ekiti. APC Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, hailed…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s 59th birthday was celebrated in Bauchi on Friday in an unconventional way as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament, North-East, chose humanitarian service over fanfare. The Parliament secured the release of 59 inmates from the Bauchi Correctional Facility after clearing their fines and compensations, while 59 orphans also received financial aid. Medicines were additionally donated to improve conditions for other inmates. Chairman of the Youth Parliament, Kabiru Kobi, highlighted the symbolic nature of the gesture. “We paid millions of naira to settle fines and compensations for 59 inmates, enabling them to regain their freedom. We…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer and former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has said that Peter Obi’s commitment to a one-term presidency in 2027 is a strategic promise tailored to win northern acceptance. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Okonkwo explained that Obi’s declaration is not accidental but a deliberate attempt to balance Nigeria’s fragile power-sharing structure. According to him, “It was even Atiku Abubakar that first of all said he was going to do one term, then Peter Obi now keyed into it because he knows that if he, as a younger person, does not…
In a bid to strengthen communication and public engagement, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer. The official handover was announced in a statement by the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who described Hundeyin as a “seasoned communicator and well-prepared officer”. According to Adejobi: “CSP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a heavy blow to terrorists in Borno State, neutralising more than 15 fighters and destroying their hideout during an air raid on Sambisa Forest. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, confirmed the successful mission on Thursday. He disclosed that the air interdiction was executed on September 3, 2025, under Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force operation aimed at eradicating insurgency in the North-East. “The strike targeted an enclave west of Zuwa, identified through intelligence and surveillance as a hideout for fighters and commanders linked to recent attacks…
Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has explained that her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential campaign was influenced by gratitude for his past support to her family. Speaking on the With Chude podcast, she recalled Tinubu’s role during her father’s illness. Her father, a former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president and activist, benefited from Tinubu’s intervention. She said, “He cared for my dad and helped with medical bills. He was there for my mother when things were tough. Later, he supported my brother’s political aspirations. He always stood with us.” Afolabi-Brown insisted that her career in broadcasting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again demonstrated his administration’s commitment to social welfare by directing the full enforcement of compulsory health insurance across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President mandated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to issue a service-wide circular to ensure MDAs comply without delay. The presidential order specifies that all employees of MDAs must be enrolled under the NHIA health insurance plan. Agencies are permitted to complement the government-backed scheme…
The Federal Government has initiated terrorism trials against nine men alleged to be responsible for coordinated attacks in Benue State. The trial commenced before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday. Prosecutors tied the nine accused to the June 13 assault on Yelwata, a community in Guma Local Government Area, where dozens were killed in one of the latest violent outbreaks plaguing the Middle Belt. The case has been broken into six distinct charges, covering terrorism planning, execution of reprisals, and illegal firearms trade. Court documents reveal that several suspects acted in collaboration, while others were…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to place a temporary suspension on the exportation of raw shea nut has continued to draw commendation, with Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, describing it as a bold and visionary step that will reshape Nigeria’s agricultural economy. Speaking through a statement on Wednesday, AbdulRazaq explained that the ban, which was announced on August 26, aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s drive to strengthen local industries. He noted that the president’s action reflects true leadership, as it is designed to curb informal trade, ensure value addition, and generate an estimated $300 million annually for the country. The governor…
The Nigerian Federal Government has approved Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the annual commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s birth. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The Minister extended warm greetings to Muslims at home and abroad, encouraging them to reflect on the Prophet’s example of selflessness and moral uprightness. “The Minister of Interior wishes Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration,” the statement read. Beyond religious observance, Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to…