Politics

…. Ogun, Imo, Edo among the states yet to establish functional regulators … Illegal permits and coordination gaps exacerbate sector uncertainty Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s push to decentralize electricity regulation faces serious obstacles as at least 16 states struggle to set up effective regulatory systems, raising fears of worsening energy supply challenges for consumers across the country. Industry findings indicate that …

From Amedu Joseph, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Ododo’s aide, Dr Suberu Yusuf, has declared his interest to contest for the Adavi/Okehi federal seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 with the promise of ensuring targeted representation. Yusuf, who is the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the Kogi Governor on Road Safety Matters, made his official statement …

*GOODWILL MESSAGE ON EID-EL FITR 1447 AH (2026) We express our sincerest gratitude, appreciation and total submission to Allah (SubhanaHu wa Ta’ala) for allowing us to take part in the month-long Ramadhan fast and witness its successful completion. I convey sincere greetings and congratulations to the Nigerian Muslim community and all Nigerians as we celebrate this momentous occasion, which also …

No fewer than 17 motorists have been convicted for various traffic offenses along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, as authorities step up enforcement efforts to curb reckless driving and improve road safety. The convictions were obtained by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, during a mobile court sitting on the Ogere axis of the busy highway.Spokesperson for the command, Odunsi …

Anambra State governor and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, means many things to many people. His reputation resonates across the country in fragmented decibels, making his persona open to different interpretations. For some, it was the CBN governor who orchestrated one of the most effective monetary policies in Africa during the Olusegun Obasanjo …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has extended a warm greeting to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a goodwill message released in Port Harcourt through his Chief Press Officer, Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor called for unity, peace and mutual respect among Nigerians of different religious backgrounds. The message comes as the Sokoto …

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called on political stakeholders to desist from mocking a member of the House of Representatives, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, over his renewed governorship ambition, insisting that the lawmaker’s contributions to public service deserve commendation. The monarch, in a statement made available to journalists …

Reviewer: Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The Audacity to Transform: A Ringside Witness on the Continuing Development in Anambra of the Administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo by Anselm C. Onuorah, PhD; Anchor Book Africa Publisher, Awka; 2025; 296 pages Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s surveillance of Anambra State is a work in progress. It is remarkable that Anselm C. Onuorah, PhD, managed …

Text of President Tinubu’s Speech at a State Banquet in His Honor at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 His Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to stand before you today, representing the Nigerian people as …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the apex regional body for Muslims in the South West, has called on believers to uphold the spirit of devotion and righteousness beyond the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Wole Abbas, Executive Secretary, to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, MUSWEN noted that …