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Inmate Reintegration, Collective Societal Responsibility – Comptroller Of Corrections

27.07.2025

Olatubosun Ajibogun is the Comptroller of Corrections, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command. He stands out as a beacon of purposeful administration and impactful reforms within the Nigerian Correctional Service. Since assuming office, Ajibogun has charted a progressive course defined by innovation, empathy, collaboration, and professionalism, leaving a remarkable footprint on the FCT Command’s operations, personnel...

BRICS: Why Tinubu Must Proceed With Caution, Clarity

27.07.2025

The international monetary order is undergoing historic shifts. As Western dominance, symbolized by the U.S. dollar, comes under pressure from emerging powers, the BRICS coalition—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has emerged as a rival force advocating a multipolar world. At the 17th BRICS Summit held recently in Brazil, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s...

Yilwatda’s Appointment Reignites APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket Debate

27.07.2025

Following the emergence of Prof Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), speculation has begun to stir that the APC may be planning a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2027 presidential election. Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that Yilwatda, a northern Christian from Plateau State, was appointed the National Chairman of...

North, Architects Of Its Own Problems – Mark

26.07.2025

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has called on Northern Nigeria to find lasting solutions to its challenges instead of resorting to blame games. Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd plenary session of the Northern Political Consultative Group in Abuja on Saturday, Mark said disunity has hindered the...

Soludo Says He’ll Hand Over To Anambra Central

26.07.2025

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has declared that after completing two terms of eight years, he will hand over power to a successor from Anambra Central Senatorial District. The governor also mocked his political opponents ahead of the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election, saying they are not serious contenders but are only engaged in...

Group Presents N200m Cheque For Tinubu’s Presidential Form

26.07.2025

A political support group, the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has committed ₦200 million towards the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form and campaign logistics for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The announcement was made during the inauguration and empowerment programme of the group’s Imo State chapter, held on...

Lagos LG Election Was Filled With Malpractices, But We’ll Keep Fighting –Ekong

26.07.2025

The Chairperson of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Pastor (Mrs) Dr. Adedayo Ekong, has expressed deep disappointment with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over the conduct of the local government election held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. According to Ekong, the election was nothing short of a charade, marred by widespread irregularities,...

Coalition Launches Initiative To Restore Ogoni Mangroves

26.07.2025

A coalition of Green Non-Governmental Organisations (CGNGOs) on Saturday launched an initiative to restore the devastated mangroves in the four local government areas of Ogoni in Rivers State. The group unveiled the Eco-Citizen Ogoni Initiative (ECOI) in Port Harcourt to mark the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems 2025, announcing a target to...

Yilwatda’s Emergence As APC Chairman Strategic

26.07.2025

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has described the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic move that will foster unity within the party. Speaking after the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting where Yilwatda was adopted, Speaker Abbas noted that the...

Peter Obi Urges Politicians To Prioritize Nat’l Devt Over Election

26.07.2025

In a bold call for political redirection, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged Nigerian politicians to shift their focus from future elections to the urgent task of national development. Speaking on Friday at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar after addressing students of Dentistry at the University of...