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2027: APC Must Conduct Presidential Primary Despite Tinubu’s Endorsement – Udeogaranya

Former presidential aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Charles Udeogaranya, has insisted that there is no room for automatic ticket for 2027 presidential candidate. This is coming following the recent APC National Summit in Abuja, where the party leadership and the governors including the National Assembly members elected under the platform of the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, Udeogaranya stated that consensus is far from it, saying he would contest for Nigerian Presidency on the platform of APC in 2027. According to him, "While I deeply and respectfully appreciate my fellow All Progressive Congress, APC members on

Revived Kaduna Ministry Of Information’ll Bridge Communication Gap – FG

The Federal Government has described the decision of the Kaduna State government to revival its Ministry of Information by the Kaduna State government after a decade of closure, as a landmark achievement. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement, commended the state governor Uba Sani for his proactiveness. The minister in the statement by his director press, Suleiman Haruna said this aligns with his call at the December 2024 National Council on Information meeting, for state governments to prioritise the revitalisation or creation of information ministries to strengthen governance, public engagement, and national unity. Idris stated

KWSG Warns Against Female Genital Mutilation

The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development, in partnership with Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) and with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a statewide sensitisation tour across the 16 Local Government Areas to combat the harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). The initiative aims to educate communities on the grave health, psychological, and legal consequences associated with female circumcision, while reinforcing the state’s commitment to eradicating the practice. Speaking during the outreach, the Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, represented by the Director of Social Welfare, Elder Kayode

Abiodun Affirms Collaboration With Sister States To Enhance S’West Devt

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration's resolve to continue collaborating with sister states in the Southwest towards harmonizing economic and social policies that reflect shared values and common aspirations. He noted that the Southwest is at the forefront of Nigeria's economic development, adding that if the economic development drive of the region becomes lethargic, the entire nation will bear the brunt. Governor Abiodun stated this in a goodwill message at the presentation of a book, "Proposed Action Plan for the Economic Development of Southwest Nigeria," authored by the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent

Traditional Rulers Key To Grassroots Devt – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the central role of traditional rulers in driving peace, unity, and grassroots development across Nigeria, urging monarchs to serve as bridges between the nation’s rich heritage and its aspirations for progress. Speaking during the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, as the 41st Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, at the Owa Palace square, Ilesa , Osun State, on Friday, Tinubu described royal institutions as “deep wells of wisdom and moral authority” that must not be sidelined in national discourse and development. New Telegraph reports that Oba Clement Haastrup, Ajimoko III, is the 41st

Business

110,634 People Benefit From Seplat Eye Can See Programme

Seplat Energy, through its Joint Venture (JV) with NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL), has announced that a total of 110,634 individuals have benefited from its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the “Eye Can

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Metro and Crime

Edo: NDLEA, Police, Stakeholders Unite To Tackle Drug Trafficking

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and other key stakeholders to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and abuse

Sports

Odegbami: 2024 Gateway Games Have Restored Objective Of Nat’l Sports Festival

Veteran sports icon and ex-Super Eagles great, Chief Segun Odegbami has lauded the organization and template of the ongoing National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, saying that it has restored the original objectives of