The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday held its much-anticipated 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s national headquarters in Wadata Plaza, Abuja, despite a brief police presence at the venue earlier in the day. The gathering brought together members of the Board of Trustees (BoT), governors, lawmakers, and other key NEC stakeholders. In his remarks, Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum clarified that the meeting’s sole agenda was…

Tributes pour in for the Nigerian billionaire known for philanthropy, humility and enterprise Medina, Saudi Arabia – Aminu Dantata, one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most respected businessmen, is set to be laid to rest in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, following his passing on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates at the age of 94. The billionaire industrialist, uncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, died in Abu…

By Alade Adisa  The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has said it is not reopening its loan portal yet. The body has therefore warned the public to be wary of some claims online that President Bola Tinubu has directed it to reopen the loans portal and also click a link purported to belong to it. It described the claim as fraudulent and intended to defraud innocent members of the public.…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has underscored the critical need for robust collaboration between the government and professionals in the built environment, particularly architects, to ensure the state’s infrastructure and urban planning meet standards of sustainability and innovation. Speaking at the 6th Lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Mr Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted…

A Nigerian Federal Government delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia to prepare for the funeral of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Leading the delegation is the Minister of Defence and former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar. Other members include the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Minister of State for…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for assenting to four key tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the country’s fiscal and revenue framework. Malam Haruna Yahaya, ICAN’s 61st President, gave the commendation during the investiture ceremony of Sani Danbaba as the 5th Chairman of the ICAN Gwagwalada and District Society in the Federal Capital Territory. Represented by council member Matthias Dafur, Yahaya described…

By Alade Adisa Many Nigerians who attended primary and secondary schools up until the 1990s would not deny that they made use of a library in one way or another, whether in their schools or at public libraries run by the government. Now, that era feels like a distant memory, as libraries have disappeared from most schools, and the few public ones that still exist are in a state of…

By Alade Adisa With the giant strides being recorded by countries in the area of research and development—efforts that have propelled many into the ranks of industrialised and advanced nations—Nigeria does not appear to take the issue of research seriously. Findings by this paper show that practically nothing is being done in the nation’s universities and research institutes, which are supposed to take the lead. It is unbelievable that no…

Some undergraduates break the barrier by attaining a CGPA of 5.0. People in this category are often seen as highly talented, even whiz kids, and are treated with great respect by society.

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that consultations are ongoing to select the successor of its former National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned last week. Felix Morka said this on Sunday while responding to questions ON Channels Television. He noted the party was moving swiftly to fill the leadership vacancy left by Ganduje’s exit. “This is an extraordinary situation where the National Chairman of…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has dismissed rumours claiming he has stepped down from his position. The false reports, which circulated widely on social media late Saturday, alleged that Akume had been removed and replaced by Hadiza Bala Usman. In a statement released by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume branded the claims as baseless and deceptive.…

The Presidency has moved to address what it termed ‘misguided, mischievous, and uninformed comments’ regarding President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Saint Lucia. In a statement on Sunday,  Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, clarified the multifaceted objectives of the historic trip. According to him, Saint Lucia views Mr Tinubu’s visit as a crucial step towards rekindling ancestral bonds and ushering in a new…