The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritising early political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections, while failing to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and economic hardship. This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba. In a strongly worded statement, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba said the ACF expressed disappointment at what it described as…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the ongoing leadership crisis plaguing the party. Obi was the erstwhile presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023 general election. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, the former Anambra State governor alleged that the internal turmoil within the Labour Party was not organic, but rather instigated and maintained by the…

Nigeria has launched a specialised training programme for mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia, as part of a broader effort to close the technical skills gap in the country’s mining sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the launch on his X page yesterday. He described the partnership with one of the world’s leading mining nations as “a major step forward” for Nigeria’s extractive industry. READ ALSO: Alake secures…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation course will begin nationwide on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at all NYSC camps. Registration for prospective corps members opens on June 11 and closes at midnight on Friday, June 13. The official swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for June 13, with the orientation programme ending on Tuesday, July 1. All corps members are required to…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed restructuring of the Forest Guard security framework. The Yoruba monarch made the endorsement during a courtesy visit to the President in Lagos on Sunday. Following their closed-door meeting, Oba Ogunwusi spoke to journalists, explaining that his visit was twofold: to mark the Eid al-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations and to personally update the…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Ijebuland. He described his participation in the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival as a heartfelt tribute to the traditions that define the Ijebu people. READ ALSO: 100 million people expected at 2025 Ojude Oba festival In a statement posted on his social media platforms on Sunday, Mr Abiodun said his presence at the festival was more…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled three new train sets for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at the National Theatre Station, marking a significant boost to the state’s public transportation capacity. Mr Sanwo-Olu revealed this in a statement posted on his social media accounts on Sunday. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu swears in new civil service commission, urges merit-based leadership He said each train set comprises four cars,…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has issued a two-week ultimatum to traders operating on unauthorised roadside spaces in Ado-Ekiti to vacate and relocate to the newly completed ultra-modern Agric Olope Market. The directive, which affects traders at Bisi Market, Kings Market, and other strategic locations in the state capital, was announced during a meeting with market women at the Palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti. Mr Oyebanji stated that…

Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said that the Nigerian Civil War was not driven by hostility or ethnic resentment but was a difficult decision aimed at safeguarding the nation’s unity. Gowon spoke during the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF), held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Maitama yesterday in Abuja. The 91-year-old statesman reflected on the burdens of leadership during one of Nigeria’s darkest…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently revisit the appointments of at least three individuals alleged to be members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter dated 7 June 2025 and signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation cited threats to the credibility of the…

The Ojude Oba Festival is a vibrant cultural spectacle celebrated annually by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. Regarded as one of the country’s most prominent cultural events, the festival blends tradition, religion, pageantry, and community pride. “Ojude Oba,” meaning “The King’s Court,” began as a simple gesture by Ijebu Muslims in the 19th century, who would gather shortly after Eid-el-Kabir to pay homage to their traditional ruler, the…

A fire broke out at a hotel housing 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca on Saturday, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The incident occurred around noon local time on Shari Mansur Street, however, no casualties were recorded. In a statement released by NAHCON spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, the blaze was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift intervention of Saudi emergency services and the hotel management.…