By Ayomide Otitoju The Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, has adopted Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election. GAC Chairman Tajudeen Olusi announced the decision on Tuesday after a meeting of party leaders at Lagos House, Marina,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers against visa overstays, warning that such violations could negatively impact future applicants. In a statement shared on Monday via its official X account, the mission stressed the importance of complying with U.S. immigration regulations, noting that non-compliance by some travellers could affect…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 23 pupils have been abducted by armed men during an attack on an unregistered orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State, in an incident that also saw the proprietor’s wife taken away.The attack, which occurred on Sunday evening, targeted the facility identified as Dahallukitab Group…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen have killed a pastor and three members of his family in Gako Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what residents described as a late-night attack that has further heightened insecurity in the area.The victims—Reverend Ayuba Choji, his wife Chundung Ayuba, and their two children, Cyril and Endurance—were reportedly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Presidency has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as lacking “coherence and balance” in the aftermath of its recent national convention. The response, issued on Saturday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, followed comments by the ADC’s National Legislators…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to construct a ₦550 million student hostel at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) to help address accommodation challenges at the institution. Dangote also donated ₦25 million to students through the university’s Student Union Government during a visit to the campus, where…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Kadri Hamzat, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The endorsement was announced at Lagos House, Marina, in the presence of members of the State Executive Council, APC leaders, and chairmen of the 57 local governments…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned hearing in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and three other political parties over alleged constitutional breaches.The suit was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), which is also seeking the deregistration of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and several leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday held a strategic meeting with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, as consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, had in attendance…
