Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, has named some newly constructed government buildings after former Governors of the State as a mark of honour and recognition of their contributions to the development of the State. Two of the buildings, named after the immediate past Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and a former Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, are scheduled for commissioning on Friday, July 31, 2026, and Monday, August 3, 2026, respectively. Another building, named after former...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria’s security architecture is being repositioned for greater efficiency, assured that the ongoing restructuring of security operations will deliver victory over terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country. Tinubu stated this while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House, Abuja “The security challenges are being confronted through enhanced intelligence gathering, restructuring and repositioning of...
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno’s revelation regarding security funding under President Bola Tinubu’s administration has confirmed the opposition’s stand on insecurity. According to Atiku, the senator’s revelation about the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has exposed the dangerous consequences of the Tinubu administration’s fiscal mismanagement and helped explain, in part, why insecurity continues to claim lives across Nigeria....
…Launches 218-man Anti-Crime Squad To strengthen the fight against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across Niger State, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has launched the State Police Command’s 218-member Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and commissioned 12 operational vehicles. Commissioning the vehicles at the State Police Command Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna, Bago said security remained central to his administration’s development agenda, assuring the police of sustained support through the provision of logistics and operational equipment. The...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the composition of its National Campaign Council and various sub-committees for the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to a notice signed by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the Campaign Council will be chaired by the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma. Serving as Co-Chairmen are the Governor of Yobe State, Hon....
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, taking place at the CBN Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday, 29 July, and Thursday, 30 July 2026. The event will be hosted by the CBN in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum (EMF) and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa...
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the Governor’s letter, the leave will commence on August 10 and end on 11 September 2026. Makinde is expected to resume official duties on 14 September 2026. The approval followed the consideration of the governor’s letter during plenary, in...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s operational capacity. The approval, announced in a State House statement on Thursday, is aimed at enhancing the country’s security architecture, improving command and control, and enabling the Army to respond more effectively to emerging security threats. According to the...
The Media Office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Presidency of blocking plans to unravel the contents of President Bola Tinubu’s FBI and DOU files. According to a statement on Thursday, the Media Office noted that whitewashing Tinubu’s drug scandal won’t erase records that he forfeited $460,000 linked to heroin trafficking. The Media Office noted that its attention has been drawn to a reckless and shameful press statement signed on behalf of...
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, signed a written agreement committing to serve only one four-year term if elected president in 2027 before power returns to the North. Kwankwaso made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, saying the arrangement formed part of the party’s power-sharing agreement aimed at ensuring regional balance. The former Kano State governor...
