Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu “rescued the nation” at a perilous moment in its history, when Nigeria was beset by numerous security and political crises threatening its unity and survival. Ribadu made the remarks in Abuja during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 18 Regular Course. Addressing attendees, including senior military officials and government dignitaries, he described the national security landscape as dire when President Tinubu assumed office. “The country was at a dangerous crossroad, there were multiple, overlapping crises cutting across every region  from insurgency and terrorism in the…

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has inducted 624 education graduates from the University of Uyo into the teaching profession, in what officials described as a record-breaking and historic ceremony. Speaking at the university’s 14th induction ceremony on Friday in Uyo, the Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, emphasised the need for teachers in the 21st century to be technologically proficient, adaptable, and globally competitive. Represented by the Director of Regulation, Accreditation and Enforcement, Dr Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, Soyombo said the future of education is digital and demands innovation in teaching. “Teaching should be accorded its rightful place of…

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded its second consecutive gain on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance from 55 companies including Academy Press, Berger Paints, Deap Capital, Guinea Insurance, and Unilever Nigeria. The All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 637.27 points or 0.53%, closing at 120,977.20, while market capitalisation jumped from ₦76.180 trillion on Wednesday to ₦76.583 trillion on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor confidence and robust buying interest. NGX data revealed a positive market breadth, with 55 gainers against 15 losers. Leading the charge, Academy Press, Berger Paints, Deap Capital, and Guinea Insurance each recorded a 10% increase in share price. Academy…

Human rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the newly formed opposition coalition gearing up for the 2027 general election, describing its key members as “country and destiny destroyers” responsible for Nigeria’s long-standing political dysfunction. Appearing on Breakfast Central, a current affairs programme on News Central, Sowore dismissed the coalition and its adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a political platform, saying the alliance is nothing more than a recycling of failed politicians under a new guise. “These are not bridge builders,” Sowore declared during the interview. “These are country and destiny destroyers who have…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed doubts over the sustainability of the coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Baba-Ahmed questioned whether the alliance comprising prominent opposition figures could withstand the test of internal competition, particularly if certain candidates fail to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the platform adopted by the coalition. “I think we should not be swept away by this coalition,” Baba-Ahmed said. “You have key players Peter Obi, I…

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his younger brother André, who both lost their lives in a fatal car accident in Spain in the early hours of Thursday. The football world has been left in shock and mourning following the confirmation of the siblings’ passing, which occurred while they were travelling on a motorway near Seville. Details surrounding the crash remain under investigation by Spanish authorities. Reacting to the devastating news, Klopp took to his personal Instagram account to share his grief and pay tribute to the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come out strongly in defence of his recent reconciliation with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, while launching a blistering attack on prominent opposition figures who have criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Wike addressed recent political developments and accused some former public officeholders of hypocrisy, incompetence, and political opportunism. Wike confirmed that he and Governor Fubara have resolved their differences, declaring that peace has returned to Rivers State. However, he noted that some individuals were displeased with the truce, alleging…

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, demanding he resign from the party following his involvement in a newly formed political coalition. In a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, and released in Abuja on Thursday, the faction reiterated its strong opposition to the coalition, branding its members as “power mongers” driven by self-interest rather than the collective good. “The Labour Party under the leadership of Julius Abure is not part of any coalition,” the statement read. “Any of our members who has joined…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other key political figures exited the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) after failing in their attempts to assume control of the party’s leadership structure. Wike made the assertion during a media chat with journalists on Thursday in Abuja. According to the minister, David Mark had aspired to become the national chairman of the PDP but was denied the position. This, Wike claimed, prompted the former Senate President to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has recently emerged…

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the vital importance of data in governance, declaring it “the new oil” and setting out a directive for all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to capture, protect, and responsibly disseminate data to drive public value and enhance Nigeria’s global standing. The President’s announcement was made during the 2025 International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, a gathering attended by members of the Federal Executive Council, the diplomatic corps, industry leaders, and civil servants. Unlike traditional oil, President Tinubu explained, data’s value increases with refinement and careful utilisation. He mandated all MDAs to comply strictly with the…