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By Alade Adisa Two professors, Oseni Taiwo Afisi of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts; and Maruf Suraqat Animashaun of the Department of Foreign Languages, also of the Faculty of Arts are vying for the position of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo. The Senate of the university, at its Special Meeting held virtually on Monday, 16th December, 2024, considered the presentation of candidates for election to the position by the Vice-Chancellor. Senate had at its 316th Statutory Meeting held on Thursday, 28th November, 2024, approved the schedule of activities for election to…

By Michael Damilola Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s political sphere. Renowned for his outspoken demeanor, decisive actions, and focus on infrastructure development, Wike has consistently commanded attention and sparked debates across the nation. Since assuming office as FCT Minister, Wike has initiated bold reforms, including the revocation of undeveloped plots owned by prominent Nigerians, such as Labour Party’s Peter Obi. His tenure has also been marked by high-profile demolitions of illegally constructed properties in Abuja—actions that have courted controversy, especially in the…

The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to deploy armed fighter drones to further enhance its fight against illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region. This was revealed by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, during the flag-off ceremony of Operation Delta Sanity 2 at the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder Jetty in Port Harcourt on Monday. Vice Admiral Ogalla explained that the initiative was part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the fight against oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other criminal activities in the region. He highlighted that the deployment of these drones…

The acting Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, Bernard Joman, has praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his commitment to workers’ welfare, highlighting the payment of the 13th-month salary to public servants in the state as a demonstration of his worker-friendly leadership. Joman noted that the 13th-month salary was paid voluntarily by the governor, without any prompting from the NLC, which he described as a significant act of goodwill. He urged workers to show appreciation by increasing their dedication to their duties. “What the governor has done shows that he is truly worker-friendly,” Joman said, expressing confidence…

World leaders, including President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and others, have paid heartfelt tributes to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. President Tinubu expressed deep admiration for Carter, hailing him as a “beacon of humanity” whose life post-presidency exemplified leadership and unwavering service to global causes. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Carter’s legacy in peacebuilding, disease eradication, and the promotion of democracy. “President Carter showed us all how to remain relevant and impactful after leaving office,”…

A political group, the Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), has issued a stern warning to former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, regarding his recent media remarks about the immediate-past governor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The controversy began when Odili, who served as governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007, praised the incumbent Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for preventing Rivers from becoming “Wike’s private estate.” The comment was made during a Christmas event organized by Odili and his family in honor of Governor Fubara. In response, Wike sharply criticized Odili, claiming that he had “brought…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, responded fiercely to Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, following Omokri’s criticism of El-Rufai over a rail project funding issue. In a tweet on Sunday, Omokri had accused El-Rufai of frustration for not being appointed a minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He questioned El-Rufai’s criticism of the federal government’s contribution to the Lagos rail project, comparing it to the funding of a $2 billion railway project in Niger under former President Muhammadu Buhari. El-Rufai swiftly fired back, calling Omokri “a political mercenary retained by any paying person…

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly refuted allegations of a supposed agreement with Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) regarding a rotational presidency arrangement for the 2027 elections. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Monday morning, Kwankwaso vehemently denied claims that he, Atiku, and Obi had formed an alliance to share the presidency, asserting that he had never communicated with either of the two politicians. He clarified that he had maintained a policy of political…

*We take babies to orphanages on ministry’s directives – Police By Efemena David The 83-year-old founder of Arrows of God Orphanage in Anambra State, which was sealed last year, Clara Chinwe, has stated that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force from both Anambra and Lagos states often bring abandoned babies to her orphanage. She said this during an exclusive interview with this reporter, noting that all the babies brought to the orphanage come with a police extract detailing where and how the babies were found. My background, antecedent The retired Lieutenant Colonel said during the interview: “I was trained as…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticised former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, labeling him an ingrate and a rent seeker following his comments about the current administration in Rivers State. Wike’s reaction came after Odili claimed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had stopped him from turning the state into Wike’s personal estate. Speaking at a Special Thanksgiving Service organised by Martin Amaewhule, a factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Wike detailed his grievances with Odili. Wike claimed that Odili had turned the state into his personal domain, with family members occupying…