Former Nigerian President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has opened up about the tense and uncertain period he experienced while serving as Vice President during the presidency of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, particularly during the latter’s protracted illness. Speaking in an interview with the Rainbow Book Club about his memoir My Transition Hours, Dr Jonathan detailed the political storm that brewed as the late President Yar’Adua battled ill health, and the deep divisions…

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the passing of renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as a profound loss to the nation. As reported by NewDailyPrime, Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most respected billionaires, died recently. The announcement was made public on Saturday morning by his Personal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. Reacting to the news in a heartfelt tribute posted on his official X handle,…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is set to lead a national prayer session aimed at seeking divine intervention for Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer session is scheduled to take place during the RCCG’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the church’s national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos. This comes amid mounting economic challenges that have left many Nigerians grappling with…

Nigeria is mourning the death of one of its most iconic business figures, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. Widely regarded as one of the most influential industrialists in West Africa, Dantata lived a life that blended enterprise, public service, and devotion to community upliftment. As tributes continue to pour in following his death on June 28, here are thirteen essential facts…

Billionaire businessman and elder statesman Aminu Alhassan Dantata has passed away at the age of 94. His longtime aide, Mustapha Junaid, confirmed the news in a statement early Saturday. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. The Janazah…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to personally express his appreciation for their warm birthday messages. The visit comes just days after Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrated his 60th birthday, which drew widespread goodwill messages from leaders and citizens across the country. Sharing a statement on X (formerly Twitter) following the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on world leaders to move beyond conferences and embrace practical, country-specific solutions in the global fight against climate change. Speaking on Friday at the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) in Addis Ababa, Mr Shettima stressed that tackling climate change requires bold and decisive action, not just dialogue. “We have long accepted that climate change is not a problem to be solved…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Mr Bello’s request was presented yesterday, before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, during the resumed hearing of his alleged N80.2 billion money laundering case. Mr Bello’s counsel, J.B. Daudu, urged the court to prioritise the former governor’s health, arguing…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigeria’s security agencies have intensified preparations for the forthcoming by-elections, the Anambra off-cycle governorship election, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across the country. This followed a high-level meeting yesterday at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, where the Commission held its second quarterly consultative session with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) to strategise on ensuring a peaceful and…

The Federal Government has announced the successful conversion of over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the past year, marking what it described as a major milestone in the nation’s push for alternative fuel adoption. Speaking at a sensitisation workshop held in Lagos on Thursday, the Programme Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), Michael Oluwagbemi, said the initiative…

Prominent human rights lawyer and political activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed scepticism over the recent peace accord brokered between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju’s reaction comes in the wake of Thursday night’s high-level meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at resolving the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State. The meeting brought together Governor Fubara, Minister Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State…

The Lagos State Health District V has intensified efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery through strategic community engagement with key stakeholders across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Permanent Secretary of the district, Oladapo Asiyanbi, led the engagement session held recently at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat Hall, bringing together representatives of the Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs) and Ward Health Committees (WHCs).…