A group, the League of Northern Democrats, LND, has said negotiating with bandits can only be meaningful if tied to verifiable disarmament and real de-escalation thresholds in such a way as to protect citizens and restore order. It has therefore warned against growing calls by individuals and groups for negotiations with bandits operating in Northern Nigeria. It has also challenged Northern governors to take rise to the challenge and live…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday posthumously conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on four late Ogoni leaders, Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage, collectively known as the Ogoni Four. The announcement was made during the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Committee report at the State House, Abuja. Urging the Ogoni people to embrace reconciliation and unity after decades of division,…

Renowned historian Professor Toyin Falola has expressed optimism that the upcoming reign of Olubadan-designate Oba Rashidi Ladoja will usher in a new era of modernisation for Ibadanland. Falola made these remarks on Wednesday while delivering the First Olubadan Coronation Lecture held in honour of Ladoja, themed: “Ibadan History: Issues in Tradition and Modernity.” Ladoja is set to be installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday. According to Falola,…

Human rights lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi has filed a petition at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to compel Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to disclose how donations raised for the National Library project will be utilised. The suit names several respondents, including President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Education Tunji Alausa, the National Librarian and CEO of the National Library of Nigeria Chinwe Veronica, the National Library Board, the Nigerian…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening held a closed-door meeting at the State House in Abuja with Ibok-Ete Ibas, the former sole administrator of Rivers State. Ibas, a retired naval officer who managed the state during the six-month emergency rule imposed by Tinubu in March, arrived at the villa shortly before 6 p.m. He was joined by Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Wale…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has cast doubt on the claim by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) that it has disbursed over ₦1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) since 2015. In a statement posted on his X page on Wednesday, Obi said his personal investigations and interactions with small business owners across the country revealed that most are unaware of the DBN’s existence or any…

The Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan reopened on Wednesday, receiving its first aircraft since its closure in March 2025 for upgrades to international standards. In a statement posted on its X page, the Oyo State Government confirmed that the presidential advance team’s flight landed at 9:14 a.m., marking a major milestone in the airport’s modernisation. READ ALSO: Ibadan markets to close in honour of Olubadan coronation The successful landing demonstrated that…

All markets in Ibadan will be closed on Friday, September 26, 2025, in observance of the coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. This directive, issued by the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwasi Yekeen Abass, is a sign of respect for the newly installed monarch. The shutdown will affect all trading activities across the eleven local government areas of Ibadan, including markets in the city…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured that his administration will continue to invest in initiatives and policies that empower women to innovate and lead with confidence. Speaking at the WAPA Connect Conference, themed “Investing in Lagos Women, Investing in Growth”, the governor, represented by his deputy Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised the government’s commitment to building strong partnerships and providing the necessary resources for women’s development. The governor stated that…

Vice President Kashim Shettima will today, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, present Nigeria’s national statement at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Shettima is scheduled to speak between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. New York time. His address is expected to highlight key issues such…

A group, Concerned Nigerians for Transparency and Justice (CNTJ), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to make public its interim report on investigations into the alleged $4 billion fraud linked to the failed rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries under former NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. According to the group, six months is enough for the anti-graft agency to let Nigerians know…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved a significant shake-up at the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, involving redeployments and new appointments effective immediately.