Author: Lawan

The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region. In a statement, the Presidency described the report, which allegedly cited anonymous sources, as fake news designed to create disaffection, trigger political tension, and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the statement, President Tinubu has no intention of sending any bill, allegedly code-named “Project True Federation,” to the National Assembly by December 15 or at any…

Today, I accepted the nomination of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 Lagos Governorship Election with deep gratitude. I am truly humbled by this honour and I thank Almighty Allah, our party leaders, and every member who has placed their trust in me. My journey started in Mushin, shaped by hard work, service, and the belief that government must improve the lives of ordinary people. Over the last two decades, I have had the privilege of serving Lagos in different capacities alongside exceptional leaders who laid the foundation for the progress…

Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors Hails Rivers APC Over Peaceful Conduct of Guber Primaries Charges Chinda to Be Magnanimous in Victory as a Patriot The Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors (RCA) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the peaceful and orderly conduct of its governorship primaries, describing the process as a shining example of political maturity and a departure from the state’s history of acrimonious contests. In a statement signed by Comrade Jude Chuks and issued shortly after the declaration of Rt. Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election, the group praised the…

Bayelsa Central senatorial: Akinaka emerges PDP sole candidate Young entrepreneur and aspirant, Mr. Richard Akinaka, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial primary election for the Bayelsa Central senatorial district. Mr. Akinaka was announced on Wednesday as the sole candidate at the Senatorial District Headquarters venue, St. Peters’ Primary School, Yenagoa main Town. which served as the collation centre, by the PDP Vice Chairman for the Senatorial District and Returning Officer, Mr. Bidi Weris after the party primary conducted at various wards. Speaking at the event, Akinaka thanked party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders for the honour bestowed upon me.“Today…

How CBT, zero tolerance for pressure end promotion without merit in FCT – Eze Pioneer Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Civil Service Commission, Emeka Eze, has revealed how his office dismantled patronage-driven promotions in the capital territory by introducing computer-based testing (CBT) and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy toward external pressure.Speaking during a panel session on Day Two of the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) organised by the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Eze recounted how the commission stood firm against political and personal interference, insisting that no officer gets promoted without passing a…

APC Senatorial primary: Canada-based analyst hails Orji Kalu’s victory Says polling 96.7% clear sign ex-gov is loved by Abia North senatorial district Olufemi Adegbulugbe, a political analyst from Alberta, Canada, has revealed that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Abia North Senatorial District with a commanding victory in the party’s recently concluded primaries. He said Kalu polled 65,651 votes representing 96.7 per cent of the total votes cast across the constituency, in a result that political observers say reflects the former governor’s enduring grip on the political loyalties of his home district. The…

JAMB Releases 279 Previously Withheld UTME Results The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results that were previously withheld for further investigation. In a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board said the release followed ongoing investigations into cases of suspected examination malpractice.JAMB stated that some results were, however, outrightly cancelled after evidence of malpractice was established. The Board also disclosed that results from centres where its live monitoring team observed suspicious activities remain withheld pending the conclusion of investigations. Candidates whose results have not yet been released were…

UK Special Envoy Concludes Visit to Nigeria, Calls for Greater Religious Tolerance The United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), David Smith, has concluded a three-day visit to Abuja, marking Nigeria as the first focus country visited under the UK’s FoRB strategy. During the visit, Smith held meetings with senior Nigerian government officials, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and local communities, underscoring the UK’s commitment to strengthening partnerships on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria. The envoy met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and Governor…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced the appointment in a statement. Professor Aina, who will turn 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, as well as an MSc in…

ETI-OSA POLITICAL STORM: Stakeholders Reject Alleged Imposition, Say “No to Fifth Term” Petition alleges intimidation, cyber harassment, voter suppression, and attempts to influence party primary process in Eti-Osa Constituency IIA major political controversy is unfolding within Eti-Osa Constituency II of Lagos State following a petition by concerned party stakeholders alleging intimidation, coercion, cyber harassment, and attempts to undermine internal party democracy ahead of the forthcoming Lagos State House of Assembly primary election. The petition, submitted by individuals identifying themselves as concerned stakeholders within the constituency, raises serious concerns over what they describe as coordinated efforts to influence the outcome of…