By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will ensure former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in any future bid for the presidency. Wike, speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, on Wednesday, stated that he has no regrets about Atiku’s decision…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, following the passing of his wife, Ebunoluwa Esther Ojelabi. In a heartfelt message shared on his Facebook page on Monday, Sanwo-Olu mourned the deceased and prayed for strength…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended its nationwide food intervention programme to Kwara State, distributing 25,000 bags of 10kg rice across the state’s 16 local government areas. The distribution exercise, which took place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, was led by the ADF team and received by the Kwara State Governor,…
By Ayomide Otitoju In the spirit of Ramadan, Adron Homes and Properties has launched its “Ramadan Delight” promo, offering significant discounts and rewards to make homeownership more accessible for Nigerians. The initiative, aimed at promoting affordable housing while embracing the essence of generosity, provides up to 30% discounts on land purchases. Additionally, customers can enjoy…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed agreements to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda as part of their efforts to enhance digital and financial inclusion across Africa. The partnership aims to improve network efficiency, expand coverage, and provide enhanced mobile services, particularly in remote and underserved areas. MTN Group President…
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, announced the development in a statement, emphasizing Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, equitable progress, and Nigeria’s emergence as a global powerhouse….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State government has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, confirmed the outbreak in a statement on Wednesday, revealing that the deceased corps member contracted the virus in Ondo State before being…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has praised former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili for standing in her defense during a heated exchange at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan lauded Ezekwesili for her courage, integrity, and dedication to accountability, describing her as…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Naira strengthened in the parallel market on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,575 per dollar, up from N1,585 per dollar recorded on Monday. However, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency weakened, trading at N1,535 per dollar, reflecting a slight depreciation. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
