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Ntufam Hilliard Eta is a former interim acting National Chairman and National Vice Chairman (South South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is currently the Chairman of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Governing Board. Speaking to Sunday Sun in an exclusive interview, recently in Abuja, the Cross-River born politician, weighed in on myriads of issues, particularly the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. He dismissed any possibility that either the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, or that of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, might pose any form of threat to President Bola Tinubu’s…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ismaila Jaji, popularly known as Otunba, the alleged kingpin of a vehicle fraud syndicate linked to the fraudulent acquisition of 29 vehicles valued at over N1 billion across Lagos. Jaji, who had been on the run for several months, was apprehended following sustained investigations and confessional statements by earlier arrested members of the syndicate, who allegedly identified him as the mastermind behind the fraud that had operated for almost one year. His arrest followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, ordering the State Criminal Investigation Department…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the detailed credentials of presidential and vice presidential candidates for next year’s general elections, displaying their names and particulars at the state headquarters of the commission across the country for public claims and objections. The commission, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, displayed the names of the flagship candidates comprising the incumbent, Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) respectively, among many others. Blanking out former president, Dr Goodluck…

ν Motorists outraged as police resume enforcement despite court orderν ‘Police focusing on symptoms For thousands of Nigerian motorists, a routine drive has become an exercise in uncertainty. At police checkpoints across the country, many drivers claim they are being stopped and questioned over tinted windows. While some alleged that they are asked to produce tinted glass permits, others are reportedly ordered to remove factory-fitted tinted glass or risk having their vehicles impounded. In some cases, motorists allege they have been intimidated, delayed or pressured to pay money to avoid further trouble. Recently, in a widely circulated viral video, a…

The Federal Government on Friday unveiled plans to begin phasing out electricity subsidies from 2027. Government said it is part of sweeping reforms aimed at rescuing Nigeria’s financially distressed power sector. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed the plan at a Media Stakeholders Session in Lagos on Friday, saying the gradual withdrawal of subsidies would form part of efforts to restore the commercial viability of the electricity market without denying Nigerians the benefits of improved power supply. But it ruled out any immediate increase in electricity tariffs. “There is no policy by this administration to increase electricity tariffs beyond its…

From the median of Ikorodu Road to the bus stops and markets at Idimu, Oshodi, Bariga, Egbeda, Mile 2 and other parts of Lagos, the streets of Nigeria’s commercial capital seems to have become a long refuse dump, In June 2026, the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared zero tolerance for waste dumping on roads and announced a new “Waste Police” to support enforcement. The order came after viral videos showed refuse taking over major roads and bus stops. Several weeks later, the reality on ground tells a different story. The directive given by the governor has made little or…

A Catholic priest identified as Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, was allegedly stabbed to death on Thursday in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, and his remains abandoned along the roadside. Rev. Fr. Oyetoro was a parish priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. The tragic death of the priest has thrown the Catholic community and many residents of Kogi State into mourning. The circumstances leading to his death in Ajaokuta, which is far away from his area are yet to be unraveled, as at the time of filing this report. It was learnt…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has deployed a Commissioner of Police, Erale Samuel Etaifo, to Osun State to oversee and coordinate security for the August 15 governorship election. The deployment was announced in a statement on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi. “The deployment underscores the resolve of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that the electoral process is conducted in a peaceful, transparent and secure atmosphere, while guaranteeing the safety of voters, electoral officials, election observers, media practitioners and all law-abiding residents of the state,” Ojelabi said. He explained that Etaifo would work closely…

Bello commends Tinubu’s security gains, meets NSA RibaduFormer Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, on Friday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the steady progress being made in the fight against insecurity across the country. Bello gave the commendation during a meeting with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, the former governor noted that the recent foiling of an attempted abduction of schoolchildren in Kogi State underscored the level of support the state continues to receive from the Federal Government. He attributed…

For Nigerian digital technology strategist, SEO guru and Artificial Intelligence consultant, Adeola Eka aka AI Wonderwoman, seeing millions of young people waiting for opportunity to change their lives, and the world at large, gave birth to her organisation, AI4Africa. A pan-African initiative, AI4Africa is aimed at equipping individuals, businesses, institutions and communities with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills and tools. While AI4Africa is dedicated to expedite the continent’s participation in the global digital economy, the initiative is poised to create sustainable pathways for growth, opportunity and prosperity.A retired specialist exposes the true mechanical plumbing problem in your veinsCheck it outSpeaking…