Author: Lawan

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Oluwole Olumayokun Oluyede, is set to officially launch the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda (OPARHA) following a strategic meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The forthcoming launch of OPARHA follows Dr. Oluyede’s presentation to the President of a comprehensive strategic document titled “Strategic Grassroots Mobilisation for the Renewed Hope Agenda,” a blueprint designed to deepen grassroots engagement and mobilise broad-based support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across Ekiti State ahead of the 2027 general election. According to Dr. Oluyede, the…

The founder and Group Managing Director of BOVAS Group, Dr. Victoria Samson, has been named the 2026 Pan-African Woman of the Year by the Women’s School of Business and Leadership (WSBL) in recognition of her contributions to entrepreneurship, indigenous business development and women’s economic empowerment. The award, announced on July 31, aligns with the African Union’s Pan-African Women’s Day theme, “Accelerating Gender Equality Through Women’s Leadership and Enterprise,” celebrating women whose businesses are driving economic transformation across Africa. WSBL said the recognition reflects Dr. Samson’s four-decade journey of transforming BOVAS Group from a single filling station into one of Nigeria’s…

Nigeria is positioning itself for a fresh wave of upstream investment, with 22 major offshore oil and gas projects expected to attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in investments over the next five years, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed. Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, stated this at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE 2026) in Lagos on Wednesday. She said the projects, scheduled for execution between 2026 and 2030, are expected to significantly boost crude oil production, create thousands of jobs, expand critical infrastructure and reinforce the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, ten days to governorship election slated for August 15. Vanguard reports that the account, reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency. The development came hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze the state’s accounts and those of top government officials. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the reported move as…

Helmbridge directorThe Director of Helmbridge Study Centre, Surulere, Lagos, Wilfred Dieke, has called for greater emphasis on holistic education that encompasses academic and professional development, cultural formation, physical fitness, sports, morality, ethics and values. He made the call at a press conference to commemorate the institution’s 50th anniversary. He stressed that education should not be understood merely as the acquisition of certificates or mastery of technical skills, but as the cultivation of the whole person, including mind, conscience and character. According to him, the golden jubilee of Helmbridge Study Centre provides an opportunity to reflect on the enduring truth that…

A former Senate chief whip, Rowland Owie, yesterday, described as fraud, the name of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Edo South published by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Commission’s portal had the picture of Sunny Aguebor while it had the name Epelle-Asemota Bridgitte Osayuki as the candidate. Senator Owie, national leader of the NDC while expressing anger and dismay over the development, said Aguebor emerged as the candidate of the party in a primary election monitored by the INEC and alleged that a national officer of the party may be responsible for the misplacement. “The truth is,…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, saying the government’s empowerment programmes are designed to create opportunities for residents to become economically self-reliant. He made the remarks at the graduation ceremony and presentation of working tools and financial support to 3,792 beneficiaries of the state’s Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI). Sanwo-Olu said his administration had consistently prioritised the welfare and economic advancement of Lagos residents through various empowerment and skills acquisition programmes. According to him, more than 35,101 residents have been trained through the state’s tuition-free Skills Acquisition Centres, while 18,990 beneficiaries have received…

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed Vice chancellors, Rectors and Provosts across the country to immediately dismiss any student found culpable of involvement in kidnapping or other related criminal activities after due investigation. The minister also ordered heads of tertiary institutions to strengthen internal intelligence networks and deepen collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to improve campus security and protect students. Alausa gave the directive, yesterday, during a meeting with the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council and management of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Nasarawa State, led by the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Adebimpe…

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday dismissed a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026. Delivering judgment, Justice Mohammed Umar, held that the suit by the NDC lacked merit. The NDC, in the suit, argued that the two sections, recently passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, are inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The NDC, which was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Feb. 5, had filed the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/635/2026. The party,…

Fresh concerns have emerged over the recruitment of Nigerian women into Russia’s controversial Alabuga Start programme following reports alleging that the scheme, which promises education and employment opportunities abroad, has been used to channel recruits into drone manufacturing while exposing some participants to exploitation and abuse. Investigations by international and Nigerian media organisations indicate that the programme recruits young Nigerian women through social media campaigns and local travel agencies, despite Nigerian authorities insisting they never endorsed the initiative. The latest concerns follow a report by the Daily Mail alleging that one of the programme’s senior recruiters, Konstantin Trifonov, was linked…