The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Femi Soneye, has officially resigned from his position. In a statement released personally on Saturday, Soneye explained that his decision to leave was driven by a desire to focus on family and personal ventures. “I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. This decision…

A prominent chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Mallam Suleiman Salisu, has voiced strong disapproval over the conduct of certain former public officials who, despite their “woeful” records in office, now openly criticise the current administration. Speaking in Kaduna, Salisu expressed “great concern” regarding the recent comments made by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of hypocrisy and stirring disunity during his…

Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led a high-profile campaign against drug abuse and illicit substance use at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, in commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The sensitisation event, organised by the Office of the First Lady, brought together key stakeholders including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), LASU’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) team, Lagos State Ministries of…

Political drama has deepened in Rivers State following the sudden resignation of Goodluck Ihemnacho, the recently appointed head of Ahoada East Local Government Area. Mr Ihemnacho, among the 23 council heads appointed by the state’s Interim Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, tendered his resignation via a letter dated 20 June 2025. The letter, now circulating widely online, cited a desire to return to private life as the reason…

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria’s progress in migration governance and disaster preparedness, as Vice President Kashim Shettima called for deeper partnerships to address humanitarian and ecological challenges across the country. During a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on Friday, IOM’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, praised the government’s efforts, particularly the launch of the State Action Plan on Floods and the Framework for…

Delegates from over 50 African countries are expected to gather in Abuja from June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, for the 4th African Union (AU) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum. The forum focus on improving access to affordable financing, promoting digital transformation, and enhancing market access for small businesses. The forum, hosted by the African Union Commission in partnership with the Nigerian government, aims to foster strategic…

Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State because of poor road conditions. Mr Obi who described this as an unacceptable excuse in a statement posted on his X page on Friday stressed that true leadership demands sacrifice, presence, and the willingness to offer solutions during difficult times—not excuses. “One of the consistent…

A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Kalgo, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately stalling efforts by a coalition of political groups aiming to register new parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Kalgo alleged that the electoral body was acting in concert with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to suppress political alternatives and…

President Bola Tinubu has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his efforts in restoring peace and driving infrastructure development across the state. Mr Tinubu, during an official visit, pledged continued federal support and announced plans for a light rail project in the state. The President inaugurated several key projects, including the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun (Igabi Local Government Area), the 300-bed Bola Ahmed…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy by ensuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is fully equipped to deliver on its constitutional mandate with independence, efficiency, and integrity. Speaking at the official flag-off of the new INEC national headquarters annex in Abuja on Tuesday, the President described the event as a bold investment in democratic infrastructure—not just in concrete, but in public trust.…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has said his administration’s agricultural initiatives are playing a key role in reducing crime and driving socio-economic development in rural communities. Mr Oyebanji who spoke at the official launch of the Odu’a Agro-Industrial Hub and the flag-off of the SWAgCo-BATNF Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project in Oke-Ako reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strategic agricultural interventions as a means of economic transformation and…

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the shortlist of 72 candidates for the 2025 conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The list, made public in a notice signed by the LPPC Secretary and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, includes 57 advocate applicants and 15 academic candidates. The shortlist was published ahead of the final interview stage in accordance with the…