Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday moved to consolidate control of government amid pressure from Washington to grant access to the country’s vast oil reserves, while also seeking to retain the loyalty of supporters of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez, 56, a former vice president, was sworn in as acting president on Monday, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olugbemisola Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS). The appointment was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Odusote’s four-year tenure will take effect from January 10, 2026. As…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan at his office in the Maitama area of Abuja. The meeting was attended by members of the party’s NWC, alongside some state PDP chairmen aligned with the party leadership. Sources…
By Ayomide Otitoju A high-capacity bus was gutted by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, disrupting traffic along the busy corridor. The bus was reportedly travelling towards Iyana Oworo when the fire broke out near the Adekunle axis of the bridge. The incident caused significant traffic buildup, prompting the deployment of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s economic growth and global relevance are deeply rooted in the stories that shape its identity, describing Lagos as a city defined by resilience, creativity, and an unyielding drive for progress. The governor made the remarks during a fireside conversation at the 2026 Storyteller’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday performed his electronic registration in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and urged party members in the state to actively participate in the ongoing exercise. Sanwo-Olu described the APC e-registration, which is being conducted nationwide, as a civic responsibility and a prerequisite for genuine party membership…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several communities in Katsina State were reportedly attacked by armed bandits on Monday night, with multiple residents abducted, eyewitnesses told Channels Television on Tuesday. Sources said the attacks began in Unguwar Alhaji Barau before spreading to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo, all in Na’alma Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area. The assailants,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, took center stage at the 50th anniversary celebration of his alma mater, Uga Boys Secondary School, demonstrating leadership, style, and a deep dedication to education. The milestone event brought together students, teachers, alumni, and community members to celebrate five decades of academic excellence and reflect on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday called for urgent measures to ease the impact of rising inflation on workers, urging governments to increase allowances and enhance social welfare packages. In a statement issued by TUC President Festus Osifo and General Secretary Nuhu Toro, the union highlighted…
