The Minister of Power and 2027 governorship hopeful in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasized that only a united All Progressives Congress (APC) can reclaim power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Speaking during a consultation visit to APC leaders and members in the Ibarapa region, Adelabu called for reconciliation among party members, urging them to set aside personal differences and work together for the success of the party ahead of the next election. He stressed that unity remains the only way for the APC to return Oyo State to what he described as the…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed that her views on marriage have changed, stating that love alone is no longer enough reason for her to walk down the aisle. Speaking during a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the outspoken media personality said her life experiences after gaining fame have shaped her perspective on what truly matters in a relationship. Tacha explained that she now prioritises financial stability over emotional attachment when it comes to choosing a life partner. According to her, while she once believed in the idea…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja after attending the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The Nigerian leader returned to the country on Saturday after several days of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening international security cooperation. During the meeting, President Tinubu joined other world leaders to deliberate on key security challenges affecting Africa and the Middle East, including terrorism, illegal arms trafficking, and maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea. The discussions focused on enhancing intelligence sharing and building stronger partnerships to combat transnational crimes. The Aqaba Process, established by Jordan’s King Abdullah…
A team of researchers from North America has unveiled a groundbreaking blood test that can detect more than 50 different types of cancer in their early stages, offering new hope for faster and more effective diagnosis. The test known as Galleri was developed by American biotechnology company Grail Inc. The clinical trial, which involved about 25,000 adults across the United States and Canada, showed that the test could identify a wide range of cancers from a single blood sample. Experts said the result marked a major advancement in early cancer detection. The study revealed that more than half of the…
Ebonyi State University has expelled three students over allegations of possessing firearms and live ammunition during the recent Students’ Union Government (SUG) election. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Michael Awoke, announced the expulsion during the inauguration of newly elected SUG executives at the university’s main campus. Professor Awoke explained that the disciplinary action was taken to serve as a warning to others, stressing that the institution would no longer tolerate acts of cultism or violence on campus. “As long as I remain Vice Chancellor, cultism is banned in Ebonyi State University,” he said. “The act of bringing guns into the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 cannot be derailed by ethnic politics. The party made this declaration in response to a recent comment by Chief Dele Momodu, who urged opposition parties to unite and use ethnic sentiment to defeat the president. APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described Momodu’s suggestion as outdated, stressing that Nigerians have moved past using ethnicity as a tool for political manipulation. According to him, “the days of weaponising ethnicity as a shortcut to power are long gone. The Nigerian electorate has evolved; they are now focused on…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has demonstrated its commitment towards driving sustainable growth and economic transformation across Africa with the official launch of its White Paper in Washington DC. The White Paper: Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth aims to unlock an estimated $4 trillion in Africa’s domestic financial assets. This includes $2.5 trillion in commercial bank assets and over $1.1 trillion in long-term institutional capital, while capitalising on the $3.4 trillion potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) single market. The document also focuses on ensuring the integration of domestic capital…
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that the party is set to welcome several prominent members from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the coming week. Speaking during a meeting with Plateau State APC stakeholders at Crest Hotel in Jos, Yilwatda disclosed that these individuals have completed all necessary formalities and are now prepared for their official induction into the APC. Yilwatda further noted that some of these new entrants had previously defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC but are now returning to the APC. He emphasized that…
The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to initiate urgent negotiations between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to address the ongoing two-week warning strike. The strike, which commenced on October 13, 2025, is a response to unresolved issues dating back to 2011, including concerns over funding, salaries, and university autonomy. Senator Aliyu Dandutse, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to honor agreements with ASUU. Following a closed-door session with ASUU leadership, he announced plans to convene a negotiation process involving key stakeholders, including ASUU,…
In a significant diplomatic development on Friday, October 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to pursue direct negotiations with Russia, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy regarding military support for Ukraine. This recommendation came during a meeting at the White House, where Zelensky had hoped to secure the provision of Tomahawk missiles to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities. President Trump, who had previously expressed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. He stated, “It’s good that President Trump didn’t say ‘no,’ but for today, (he) didn’t…
A significant development unfolded in the Federal High Court in Abuja as Trinity Usman, a Bureau De Change operator, testified for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), confirming the receipt and transfer of $3 million into the account of Aisha Achimugu’s company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Usman, the second prosecution witness (PW-2), provided detailed evidence regarding the financial transactions involving the businesswoman. Usman explained that the funds were part of a larger $12 million cash transaction conducted over a period of 10 days, from March 10 to March 20, 2025. He clarified that the transactions were carried…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have entered into a new partnership aimed at strengthening regional financial cooperation and boosting institutional capacity between both nations. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., focuses on areas such as monetary policy management, foreign exchange regulation, reserve administration, and cybersecurity. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso and his Angolan counterpart, Manuel Antonio Tiago Dias, jointly endorsed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which marks a new step in Africa’s drive toward deeper financial integration. The deal also includes collaboration in…