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A former member representing Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oghene Egoh, has commended President Bola Tinubu on the progress in road infrastructure development and economic reforms. Egoh gave the commendation while speaking with journalists in Lagos on Sunday, noting that the administration had demonstrated a strong commitment to national development through strategic projects and policy interventions. He said the ongoing execution of key road infrastructure projects reflected a deliberate effort to reposition the country for sustainable economic growth. Among the projects, Egoh highlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a transformative initiative that would enhance coastal…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The former Speaker, House of Representatives, and currently Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed his full support for the Lagos governorship bid of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. Responding to Hamzat’s request for support, Gbajabiamila, while testifying to Hamzat’s capacity and competence to govern Lagos State, said there’s no doubt that Lagos is in safe hands. “Dr. Hamzat, you’re a man of honour, and it shows by not taking things for granted, judging by this consultation move. “But I am saying it publicly that you can take me for…

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to reach 100 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen. The 26-year-old achieved the milestone during his team’s 2-1 win against Koln on Saturday. Tella played an important role in the match, setting up the second goal scored by Patrik Schick. Tella’s time at the club has been mixed. Three seasons ago, he was part of the squad that went unbeaten on their way to winning the Bundesliga title. His performances during that period showed his quality and importance to the team. Last season, he enjoyed a decent run,…

Filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, has dismissed claims that she snubbed Fuji star Wasiu Pasuma at a recent public event, describing the viral narrative as misleading and driven by negativity. The controversy followed a video shared by an X user, #UOladiti, with the caption, “Moment Funke Akindele snubbed Pasuma in public. This is not looking good at all,” alongside an edited clip suggesting the actress ignored the singer. Fuji Artist, Wasiu Alabi popularly known as Pasuma Reacting, Akindele refuted the claim in a post on X on Sunday, insisting there was no incident of disrespect. “Snub? Hell no. Stop the…

Speaking at the Digital World Conference (DWC): AI for Social Development   – co-organized by the UN Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) – Professor Hinton stressed that rapid advances in AI must be guided more carefully to serve societies – rather than undermine them.“If you ever went out with a car that had no brake, boy, you are in trouble if you go down a hill,” he told delegates. “But you’re in even more trouble if there’s no steering wheel.” His remarks came during a busy week for AI policymaking, as governments and UN panels stepped up discussions on governance, inclusion…

Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga grew up in a village in Osun State without electricity for nine years. He is now the overall best graduating engineering student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, with a CGPA of 4.89 out of 5.0. According to him, his family had no television. They relied on lanterns and candles. Food, clothing and school fees were a daily struggle. He attended public primary and secondary schools because private ones were unaffordable. Every morning, he walked miles to school while his parents worked multiple jobs to keep the household running. On January 14, the university formally named him…

It starts in an elevator in Paris, France.  On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Amara Uyanna was trying to catch a 10 a.m. flight, mentally checking off her usual work-travel list. Her suitcase in hand, she made her way to the lowest floor of a Parisian hotel where she had lodged; the elevator doors slid open, and she walked in. There, a stranger stepped in, whispering, almost to himself, “Bismillah.” Without thinking, she answered, “Bismillah,” too, their first connection in a foreign land. When they got out of the elevator, they realised they were both headed to the airport. The man…

Nnamdi Kanu has sent message to a Former US Mayor Mike Arnold over his support and thanked him for “speaking the truth”.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed appreciation to Mike Arnold for publicly supporting him.   Kanu’s legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this in a statement shared on his X account on Saturday.   Arnold had earlier criticised the Nigerian government, questioning why Kanu remains in custody while an Islamic cleric who reportedly placed a ₦1 million bounty on a pastor was not similarly prosecuted.    …

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By Clifford Ndujihe,  Politics Editor As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, a remarkable wave of political realignments is sweeping the country. Governors, senators, House of Representatives members, and other key political players are abandoning their former platforms to gravitate toward the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a movement largely seen as a bid to secure President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement ahead of the next electoral cycle. The phenomenon is not just a reflection of individual ambition; it underscores the growing perception that Tinubu’s backing could be a decisive factor in the 2027 race, both within APC and across the national…