Are you among millions of Nigerians watching the ongoing APC National Convention in Abuja kilometres away, on television? Then count yourself very lucky. Thousands of others currently participating in the event, have catalogues of unending tails of lamentations to treasure as lifelong experiences. For them, the convention will go down in their memories as tears and sorrow. While the ordeals of some started along the adjoining roads leading to Eagle Square while for many others their torment started at the various stages of the entrances. It was the type of narrow entrance gate the Bible described as being easier…
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A group, The Renewed Hope Network (TRN) has urged Nigerians not to listen to lies, propaganda and deliberate distortions against the person of President Bola Tinubu or his government peddled by opposition leaders in the country ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, which is supported by Senator Abdulaziz Yari, maintained that the President has demonstrated capacity, commitment and willingness to lead Nigeria to the promised land through his policies, programmes and visible achievements. Addressing journalists at a solidarity rally during the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Leader of the technical committee of the group,…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) female deputy governors have called on the leadership of the party to take deliberate steps to support the emergence of at least one female Governor in each geopolitical zone. The Deputy Governors led by Ogun state Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele made the demand on Friday in Abuja during their meeting with the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. Also, at the meeting included the Deputy Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, her Imo State counterpart, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the Deputy Governor of Plateau, Ms.…
The Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum and the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, the direction is clearer, while the reform logic is stronger. He added that the prospects for long-term growth and development are brighter. The governor made this known on Friday in Abuja during the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uzodinma emphasised that what leadership requires is not merely the ability to manage the present, but the wisdom to prepare the future, saying in this regard, Tinubu has shown statesmanship. He noted:…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas called for a deliberate effort to support the return of committed and performing legislators in the 2027 elections. He added that together — the executive and the legislature can sustain this path and complete the work they have begun. Abbas made the call on Friday in Abuja at the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker noted: “What kind of country do we want to be? A country that retreats at the first sign of difficulty, or a country that confronts its challenges with courage and…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Thursday called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to address emerging maritime threats, particularly illegal fishing, trafficking and environmental crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. He stated this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the European Union Evaluation Mission on the Gulf of Guinea Inter-regional Network (GoGIN II) Project. Oyetola emphasised that evolving security challenges in the region require a broader, more integrated and sustained response anchored on strong international partnerships. The delegation, led by Ms Stéphanie Vergniault, is in Nigeria as part of an independent assessment of the…
The Chairman of The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has identified convergence of social media volatility, the weaponisation of AI-driven disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation (FIMI) and logistic deficit ahead of the 2027 elections. He added that when these digital threats intersect with physical challenges like insurgency and communal strife, the trust deficit widens. Amupitan said it is through collective responsibility that this gap could be closed with surgical precision. The chairman disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd annual Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) with the theme: “Credible Elections…
One of the high points of President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom was the £746 million financing agreement to update two key ports in Lagos State – Tin Can Island and Apapa ports. The agreement was celebrated with so much fanfare by the Tinubu government. One would probably think that it would be free money from the British government. Far from it. The British government loaded it with neo-colonial landmines. The loan will be repaid at a great cost to Nigeria’s economy. The interest rate is also said to be brutal. The Tinubu government has…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike Wednesday called for urgent investment in weather observation systems. He added that Nigeria’s ability to predict and survive extreme climate events hinges on the quality of data collected today. Anosike stated this during the 2026 World Meteorological Day celebration in Abuja, anchored his message on the theme, “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.” He emphasized that accurate and timely weather observations are the foundation of all forecasts, early warnings, and climate projections. Anosike noted that the increasing frequency of extreme weather events driven by climate change has made reliable meteorological…
The Federal High Court has granted an order of final forfeiture of the sum of $13 million linked to a business woman, Ms. Aisha Achimugu and her Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dragged Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd before the court regarding the ownership of $13m suspected to be proceeds of fraud and unlawful activities. TheHintsNews reports that the court had on 22 August 2025, granted the EFCC an interim order forfeiting the $13 million linked to Oceangate to the government. The court also directed…