The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has issued a stern warning to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), threatening legal action and demanding an apology over a midnight raid that left guests injured. At about 2 a.m. Sunday, EFCC operatives from Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 stormed the OOPL’s Rounda Fun Spot during a “Wet & Rave Splash Extravaganza,” arresting 93 youths and seizing 18 vehicles and mobile devices. The EFCC says the operation followed “credible intelligence” on suspected internet fraud activities. But OOPL Managing Director Vitalis Ortese condemned the action as a “Gestapo-style invasion” by over 50…
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Former Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed reports linking him to a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, insisting he remains firmly committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Sunday, Ahmad Sajoh, Head of the Fayemi Media Office, described the claim—allegedly tied to ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi—as baseless and unsupported by any credible evidence. Sajoh said no verified video or reputable report confirmed Amaechi ever made such remarks, adding that it was possible he was misquoted. He stressed that Fayemi has consistently demonstrated loyalty to the APC, publicly endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election,…
By Umar Muhammed, Lafia The Lafia Old Students Association (LOSA) has passed a resounding vote of confidence on its National President, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, while inaugurating landmark projects aimed at restoring the glory of their alma mater, Government Science School, Lafia. The colourful ceremony, held at the newly remodeled Assembly Hall, attracted dignitaries including Governor Abdullahi Sule, who commended LOSA’s “unwavering commitment” to educational revival. He urged other alumni associations to emulate LOSA’s model in complementing government efforts in education. During the Annual General Meeting, members unanimously endorsed Dr. Shuaib’s leadership, citing his outstanding achievements in projecting LOSA’s name nationally…
By Umar Muhammed, Lafia Visiting Team Kwara shocked the home crowd at the Lafia City Stadium with a 4-2 comeback victory over Team Nasarawa in the opening game of the 40th Ramat Cup International Tournament. The annual competition, organised by the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) in memory of late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, has been a breeding ground for football talent for six decades. Team Nasarawa started strong, dominating possession and taking a 2-1 lead into halftime through quick passes and aggressive pressing. But the second half told a different story as Team Kwara regrouped,…
***Pushes Grassroots Momentum for Renewed Hope The Remi Tinubu Support Organisation (RETSO) has strengthened its national leadership with the appointment of Yakubu Abdullahi Hussaini Ruba (SAN) as National Trustee, energising its grassroots machinery for the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative in Jigawa and nationwide. The initiative — already delivering ₦9.4 billion in health and humanitarian projects for women, youth, and children — is central to RETSO’s mission of embedding Senator Remi Tinubu’s people-focused legacy across every community in Nigeria. At the letter presentation in Dutse, National Coordinator Yusi Buba declared: “We are building a movement that reaches the grassroots, ensuring…
The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has mourned the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, hailing the former Minister of Communications and Agriculture as a towering patriot whose life’s work strengthened Nigeria’s unity, governance, and agricultural transformation. In a statement issued by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the Forum reflected on Ogbeh’s remarkable journey — from his early days in the Benue State House of Assembly to his rise as one of the country’s most respected statesmen. “Chief Audu Ogbeh, who passed away at the age of 78, lived a purposeful, impactful life,” Yar’adua said. “He was a forthright Nigerian who…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja A community leader and Chairman, Nobamna of Emi-Woro in Kogi State, Prince Nda Abu, has called on Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to initiate the process for official recognition of the Etsu-Lokoja traditional stool in the interest of fairness and justice. Prince Nda Abu made the appeal during a solidarity visit to Etsu Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Dauda Shelika (Nyamkpa IV), reaffirming the long-standing quest for the state government to accord the stool official recognition. He told the Bassa-Nge monarch that the visit was to honour the reverence attached to the stool and commend him for making the…
***Restates zero-tolerance for sexual harassment By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has vowed to sustain its crackdown on randy lecturers as part of ongoing efforts to eradicate sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment within the institution. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi gave the assurance at a one-day workshop themed “The University as a Safe Space: Addressing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment in Academic Spaces” held at the university’s Felele Campus. He recalled that the university recently dismissed a lecturer for sexually exploiting students and warned that, under his watch, anyone—staff or student—found guilty of such acts would be removed.…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Jigawa State chapter of the Nigerian Butchers and Livestock Sellers Association (NBLSA) has kick-started a fundraising campaign to purchase the 2027 nomination forms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Malam Umar Namadi, under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chairman of the association, Alhaji Muhammad Maifulani Dutse, made the announcement in Dutse, revealing that the NBLSA had already deposited ₦1 million as an initial contribution. He said the gesture was a show of appreciation for the “remarkable economic and infrastructural strides” recorded by both leaders since taking office. According to Maifulani, the NBLSA has fully…
Nigeria’s livestock sector may be on the brink of a major transformation as the Federal Government rolls out an ambitious reform package aimed at tackling animal health challenges, boosting productivity, and protecting public health. Speaking at the Convocation and 7th Investiture Ceremony of new Fellows of the Postgraduate College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria in Abuja, Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, outlined a multi-pronged strategy that includes establishing climate-resilient grazing reserves, expanding veterinary health infrastructure nationwide, and strengthening community-based animal health services. Maiha, represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, said the reforms are…