Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as part of renewed efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held on Saturday at Obasanjo’s penthouse residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was led by the party’s factional chairman,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised a fairer university pay review as his administration moves to improve the welfare and conditions of service of academic staff nationwide. The move aims to align salaries with current economic realities and strengthen teaching, research, and learning in Nigeria’s universities. Tinubu made the pledge at the 49th Convocation Ceremony…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji on his emergence as the APC governorship candidate in Osun State. The congratulatory message followed the party’s primary election held on Saturday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Osun State chapter of the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it arrested and detained former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The Commission said Malami failed to meet five bail conditions attached to his administrative bail. In a statement released on Saturday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale rejected claims of bias. He described reports linking…
Former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the APC governorship candidate for the forthcoming Osun State election. Following a consensus process, party leaders adopted his candidacy at the primary held in Osogbo. Earlier, Oyebamiji secured support after fellow aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare, stepped down…
The CrimsonBow Sickle Cell Initiative has praised the Senate for prioritising the welfare of people living with sickle cell disorder through the Sickle Cell Bill currently before the National Assembly. The commendation came during CrimsonBow’s End-of-the-Year 2025 Free Clinic held in Lagos. The event catered for over 400 sickle cell warriors and received sponsorship from…
Former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, has backed the ATBU conversion to a conventional university. Other key stakeholders also expressed support during a Senate public hearing in Bauchi. The hearing was organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. It focused on a bill seeking to amend the law establishing Abubakar Tafawa Balewa…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that its planned nationwide protest on December 17 will focus squarely on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and demand urgent action from authorities. NLC President Joe Ajaero disclosed this on Saturday in Gombe while speaking to journalists after a meeting with Governor Inuwa Yahaya on labour matters. According to Ajaero,…
Raphinha scored twice to hand Barcelona a 2-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday, moving the champions seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Although Barcelona lacked their usual sharpness, they controlled possession and showed patience. As a result, they secured their seventh consecutive league win and recorded their first clean sheet in six…
Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of attacking a Turkish cargo vessel carrying sunflower oil in the Black Sea, escalating concerns over the safety of global food shipments. According to Ukraine’s navy, a Russian drone struck the Turkish-owned vessel VIVA while it was sailing toward Egypt with a shipment of sunflower oil. The navy disclosed the…
