Politics

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) faction led by Shehu Gabam on Wednesday expelled members of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Sadiq Gombe from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Their expulsion was announced at the Gabam-led faction’s national convention and presidential primaries held in Abuja. Those expelled include the former Minister of Electricity, Dr. Olu Agunloye, the party’s …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered and dismantled a massive transnational methamphetamine production network operating from a clandestine forest laboratory in Ogun State, in what officials describe as one of the most significant anti-drug operations in recent times.. The agency said the operation led to the seizure of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals worth more than ₦480 billion, …

Belief and perseverance have striking similarities. Once you are convinced of a particular struggle, you tenaciously develop a strong will for perseverance to enable you to remain steadfast and focused on your dream or aspiration. Global history is full of men and women who, through perseverance, succeeded in their core beliefs. Martin Luther’s perseverance and belief in freedom, fairness, justice, …

Supporters of a Lagos State House of Assembly aspirant, Omoba Adedeon, have expressed confidence in his ability to provide quality representation if elected, citing his empowerment programs and contributions to community development. Supporters spoke during the party’s primary elections in the Kosofe constituency. One of the supporters, Olanrewaju Adepeso, said Adedeon continued to have a positive impact on the lives …

Post views: 33 By Akeem Busari The recent attempt by some politically motivated blogs and actors to sensationalise the alleged invitation and interrogation of the President of the Kogi State Basketball Association and founder of the Confluence Kings, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, by the EFCC is unfortunate, irresponsible and clearly agenda driven. Beyond the obvious desperation to create controversy, what …

Former Jigawa State governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned former President Goodluck Jonathan against interfering in his 2027 presidential bid. The former governor in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday said that Jonathan was in the “global alumni ranking of world leaders”, and that it would be unfair and inappropriate …

Family members, colleagues, union leaders and sympathizers on Monday gathered in Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the eighth day Fidau prayer held in honor of the late union president, Comrade Alhaji Basheer Ayobamiji Obabiyi. The prayer session, organized by the family of the deceased in collaboration with Islamic clergy, attracted a large turnout of relatives, friends and associates who gathered …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital passenger declaration platform to reduce delays, improve transparency and enhance operations at Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS), was inaugurated at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by …

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) national screening committee has screened and confirmed Peter Obi as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the upcoming primaries. Obi arrived at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja at about 6.45pm on Tuesday, accompanied by Victor Umeh, the senator representing Anambra central. The screening, which lasted about two and a half hours, was attended only …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called for a strategic partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI) on youth and women empowerment in the sectors of agriculture, information and communications technology (ICT), education and health. MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, made the appeal while leading a delegation to the Lagos office of the BoI. L-R: Prof. Wole …