Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are holding a crucial emergency meeting today, Monday, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The high-level gathering, convened under the PDP Governors’ Forum, aims to address internal conflicts and chart a path forward for the opposition party amid growing political turbulence. PDP Leadership Crisis: Supreme Court Ruling on National Secretary A top agenda item is the recent Supreme Court judgment delivered on March 21, 2025, which reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. The court’s decision overturned earlier rulings that temporarily installed Sunday Udeh-Okoye in the…

President Bola Tinubu aims to complete and expand critical road infrastructure projects nationwide to improve connectivity and boost economic growth. Represented by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Tinubu made this statement during the inauguration of Section Two of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway project on Sunday. Enhancing National Connectivity with Key Road Projects The Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway connects the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to 12 states across northern Nigeria. Tinubu highlighted the government’s focus on easing travel, boosting trade, and supporting regional development. “My vision is to overhaul Nigeria’s roadways by completing and expanding key infrastructure projects nationwide,” Tinubu said. He acknowledged…

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has made it clear that Victor Osimhen will not join Juventus in the summer transfer window. Currently on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen will leave Napoli this summer after a fallout with the club’s management. The 26-year-old has been in top form, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists for Galatasaray this season, sparking interest from top clubs across Europe. Growing Interest in Osimhen Premier League clubs Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal are reportedly chasing Osimhen, alongside Juventus, who are keen to bring him to Turin. However, De Laurentiis has blocked the move. “No! Never at…

Dr. Stephen Akintayo, Chairman of GText Holdings, has unveiled an exciting initiative aimed at empowering over one million Nigerian entrepreneurs. The conference is designed to tackle economic challenges and align with government policies on entrepreneurship development. In addition to offering funding, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation will provide participants with mentorship, strategic guidance, and vital business advice. According to Akintayo, “Many businesses fail not due to a lack of funds, but because of poor guidance and a lack of support.” Furthermore, the conference will feature top experts, successful entrepreneurs, and investors who will share actionable insights and strategies. These insights will…

A total of 69 students out of 310 have graduated with First-Class Honours from Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adesola Ajayi, during a pre-convocation press briefing held on campus on Thursday. The combined 3rd and 4th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, covers graduates from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. Graduates are drawn from the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences as well as the Faculty of Engineering. Breakdown of Academic Achievements Professor Ajayi detailed the distribution of academic classifications across both faculties: “These achievements reflect…

On Thursday, the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to combating maternal and child mortality across Nigeria. Speaking during a key engagement with traditional rulers in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, she highlighted the importance of targeted health interventions to improve the well-being of women and children in the country. Grassroots Involvement in Health Challenges Senator Tinubu emphasized that addressing health challenges, particularly those affecting women and children, requires strong grassroots involvement. She called on traditional monarchs to play a pivotal role in supporting the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Initiative, urging them…

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has called on community health practitioners across Nigeria to remain committed to professionalism and integrity in their service delivery. Speaking at the 5th Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) in Abuja, Dr. Salako emphasized the pivotal role these practitioners play in strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Addressing the 930 newly inducted health officers, Salako described community health workers as the frontline heroes of the nation’s healthcare delivery, especially in underserved and rural areas. “You are the face of healthcare in many communities. Your…

In a bold call to action, Dr. Patricia Ukegbu, Head of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has advocated for the urgent inclusion of adolescent nutrition in Nigeria’s National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN). She emphasized that addressing the nutritional needs of adolescents is essential for reducing long-term stunting and achieving national nutrition security. Speaking at the first-quarter coordination meeting of the National Committee on Food and Nutrition (NCFN) held in Auta-Balefi, Nasarawa State, Dr. Ukegbu highlighted the policy gaps in the current NPFN, especially regarding adolescents aged 10 to 19.…

The 8th edition of the Nigerian Spelling Bee officially began on Wednesday in Abuja, with a renewed focus on improving literacy and spelling proficiency among Nigerian students amidst the rising influence of digital communication. During the national finals, Mr. Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of the Nigerian Spelling Bee, highlighted the competition’s importance in countering the decline in proper spelling due to the growing use of shorthand and abbreviations in technology-driven communication. “Today, many children struggle with spelling correctly because of technology. They abbreviate words constantly, and that’s why we started this competition to revive strong spelling skills,” said Ibrahim.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a strong warning to motorists, emphasizing that eating, drinking, and smoking while driving are punishable offenses under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018. LASTMA announced in a post shared on its official social media platforms, reinforcing the importance of road safety and urging drivers to refrain from engaging in distracting activities behind the wheel. This warning comes at a time when the authorities are increasingly concerned about the rising number of road accidents and fatalities across Lagos State. Distracted driving, often caused by activities like eating, drinking, or…