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Working People United (WoPU) Mourns Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan
Working People United (WoPU), a broad-based national coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shetima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who reportedly died on Monday, October 19, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 71 years old. His death came just three days before his 72nd birthday, which would have been marked on October 22, 2026.
Fuel Scooping Is Death Trap, Not Solution To Poverty, Stakeholders Warn
Stakeholders Commend NUPENG Tanker Drivers, Call For Stronger Safety Measures By Emmanuel Ajibulu The tanker explosion along the Benin-Lagos Expressway near Oluku, Benin City, Edo State, which claimed lives and left several others with severe burns, has again highlighted the need for intensified sensitisation on the dangers of scooping fuel from accident scenes.
Akinlaja: The Portrait Of Bridge-Builder Whose Leadership Was Defined by Service, Truth, and Integrity, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
In a nation where leadership is often measured by power and position, Honourable Comrade Joseph Iranola Akinlaja built his reputation on something far more enduring: character. Across the worlds of labour unionism, politics, business, and public service, Akinlaja emerged as a rare leader whose influence was rooted not merely in the offices he occupied, but in the values he consistently embodied, humility, courage, wisdom, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to people.
GAME CHANGER 2027: Hon. Nnenna Ukeje Joins ADC Campaign Council—Why the Ruling Party Should Be Worried, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
As the political temperature rises ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the opposition coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have landed a major strategic masterstroke. In a high-stakes appointment, Hon.
GOCOP Can Produce Nigeria’s President, Says Nmodu at 10th Annual Conference
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, has expressed optimism that it has the capacity to produce a President for Nigeria in the near future, given the calibre of competent and cerebral professionals in its fold. The President of the Guild, Danlami Nmodu, stated this on Wednesday in his welcome address at the 10th Annual Conference of the body held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
Ondo State On My Mind: The NAF ATR-42 Crash and a Nation in Grief, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
I am still reeling from the devastating news of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft (tail number NAF 931) crash in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on October 5, 2026. Tragically, there were no survivors. As an indigene of Ondo State, this tragedy hits close to home.
US advances new Lagos Consulate project with topping off ceremony
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and for Public Diplomacy Richard Michaels (left) with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu observing the last bucket of concrete being poured onto the roof of the 10-story Chancery building during the Topping Off Ceremony of the New Consulate Compound at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos.
US-Based Nigerian Physician Dr. Mabayoje Responds To Ajibulu, Calls for Radical Overhaul of Nigeria’s Health System, Proposes National 911 Emergency Policy
Following Emmanuel Ajibulu’s widely circulated article “Inside Nigeria’s Hospitals: Pray Never to Fall Sick”, U.S.-based Nigerian physician, Dr. John Mabayoje, has issued a powerful response, calling for urgent and radical reforms to Nigeria’s failing healthcare system.
66th Independence Anniversary: WoPU Congratulates Nigerians, Says President Tinubu Laying Foundation for a Better Future
A coalition of labour leaders and professionals under the umbrella of Working People United (WoPU) has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group made this declaration as the nation celebrated its 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Atedo Peterside: A Voice of Reason in Nigeria’s Socio-Economic and Political Landscape, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
In the turbulent waters of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political journey, few figures have consistently stood as beacons of integrity, courage, and foresight. Atedo Nari Atowari Peterside, entrepreneur, investment banker, economist, and philanthropist, has emerged as one of the nation’s most respected voices of reason; an individual whose life and work embody the principles of dignity, purpose, and service to the greater good.
2027 Elections: Labour Coalition WoPU Endorses President Tinubu as Nigeria’s Strongest Choice
The Working People United (WoPU), a coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the most viable candidate for Nigerians in the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu Applauds Akinlaja’s Legacy, A Fresh Chapter of Destiny as Oladiti Leads NUPENG Delegation to the Villa, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), a pivotal force in the nation’s petroleum and energy sector, has reaffirmed its influence on national development during a high-profile meeting with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Tinubu Applauds Akinlaja’s Legacy, A Fresh Chapter of Destiny as Oladiti Leads NUPENG Delegation to the Villa
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), a pivotal force in the nation’s petroleum and energy sector, has reaffirmed its influence on national development during a high-profile meeting with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Atiku To FBI: Release Tinubu’s Records Now — “Nigerians Are Already Dying”
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential standard bearer of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has written to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, demanding the immediate release of records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued Saturday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku dismissed the FBI’s claim that disclosure could endanger lives. “The FBI says disclosure could endanger lives. Which lives?
How WoPU Under Williams Akporeha Is Shaping Nigeria for Greatness Beyond 2027, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
The Working People United (WoPU), a grassroots civic and political movement, is redefining the role of Nigerian workers in shaping the nation’s economic and political future. Under the leadership of its National Coordinator-General, Williams Eniredonana Akporeha, WoPU has emerged as a formidable platform for mobilization, advocacy, and inclusive governance.
Yilwatda, Sultan Lead Call for Religious Tolerance, Unity to Build Greater Nigeria
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have called on all religious faithful in Nigeria, irrespective of their beliefs, to come together in unity and promote inter-religious harmony and peaceful coexistence to achieve a greater Nigeria.
Celebrating Dr. Kola Adesina, MFR, at 62: A Visionary Leader and Trailblazer, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, I proudly join millions of well-wishers, admirers, business associates, mentees, and family members in celebrating the 62nd birthday of Dr. Kola Adesina, MFR, a distinguished statesman of industry whose visionary leadership and enduring influence continue to shape Nigeria’s corporate, energy, and financial sectors. Born on August 12, 1964, Dr. Adesina has built an enduring reputation as a man of vision, integrity, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
Godiya: My Post-60th Birthday Reflections, By Sufuyan Ojeifo
I turned 60 last Thursday, August 6. This is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I do not say this with apology, embellishment, or any of the gymnastics that have become part of our national culture of age denial. August 6, 1966 is the date written in my father’s hand, Pa Isa Isu Ojeifo, on the back of my glazed black-and-white portrait taken when I was 12 months old. That same photograph decorated his sitting room for decades.
DSS Arrests Three More Fleeing Suspects Linked to Kidnap of Nasarawa Varsity Professor
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Friday night, arrested three more persons suspected to be members of the kidnapping ring that abducted the dean of agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Professor Samuel Avengbe Okunsebor.
Happy 60th Birthday to a Media Titan: Sufuyan Ojeifo — By Emmanuel Ajibulu
Warmest congratulations to Edo State–born veteran journalist, media strategist, and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of The Conclave , Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo. He turned 60 on Thurday, August 6, 2026, a remarkable milestone in a life defined by excellence, integrity, and service. Mr Ajibulu and Mr Ojeifo For decades, Ojeifo has stood tall as one of Nigeria’s most respected voices in the media industry.
Why Nigerian Govt Must Urgently Confront Growing Threat of Schools as Soft Targets for Terrorists
Nigeria’s education system faces an existential threat as schools increasingly become soft targets for terrorists and armed bandits. Abductions, violent attacks, and destruction of infrastructure not only endanger students and teachers but also undermine national security and human capital development.
Smart V Idiokita and illegality of arrest by proxy (1)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION From time immemorial, criminal liability has always been personal. You cannot transfer the responsibility of a crime from one person to another, no matter their relationship, and in the absence of any joint agreement to commit a crime, one person cannot be held liable for the criminal action of another.
Protect Your Digital Footprint: The Double-Edged Nature of Social Media
Oversharing personal information on social media, such as real-time locations, daily routines, or images of valuables, creates a digital footprint that criminals can exploit to track, stalk, or target individuals offline. The risks extend well beyond identity theft and fraud. Criminal networks increasingly rely on social media surveillance to identify potential victims.
Wife Of Former Borno Deputy Governor, Hansatu Zannah Makes Case For Increased Women Participation In Politics – The News Chronicle
Wife of former deputy Governor of Borno State and advocate of gender politics and democratic governance, Hajia Hansatu Goldben Zannah, has disclosed that Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete without fair representation of women in decision-making positions. She made the assertion in a statement she made available to newsmen on Friday, February 27.
Taraba @34: NEDC Urged To Include State In Its Developmental Plans – The News Chronicle
A former member of the North East Development Commission, NEDC, and APC stakeholder, Chief Dr David Sabo Kente, has appealed to the Commission to consider Taraba State in its developmental programs and activities. He stated this in Jalingo as part of his message to mark the Thirty-Four Years of creation of Taraba State. “NEDC should look at Taraba State with compassion. No single road has been done by the commission in the State, unlike what is tenable in other States in the region.
Stakeholders hail WAEC over proactive steps in addressing result portal glitches
Encomiums have continued to pour in for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) after it proactively resolved the technical glitches on its results portal on Friday. The downtime occurred shortly after the official release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Monday, August 4, 2025.
APC Chieftain commends President Tinubu for honouring Falcons with national awards, other generous rewards
Oyo-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, youth mobilizer, and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Salako Amekunlooye, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for honouring the Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their triumphant campaign at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Babangida, his memoir, and his critics
The at-long-last-decision to write his memoirs, was quite a daunting one for General Babangida, who has over the years, refused to capitulate to pressure demands for him to write one. His reason was predicated on the fact that some people, and especially his itinerant critics would accuse him of writing at a time that some of the dramatis personae have exited this putrid plane; he wanted to let sleeping dogs lie.
Ogun Speaker, Deputy Speaker, other dignitaries in attendance as Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola buries mum in Abeokuta
Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola, Chairperson of Asiwaju Renewed Hope (ARH’23), a support group for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential campaign, has laid her mother, Madam Beatrice Modupe Olokode, to rest in Abeokuta. Madam Olokode, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 90, was buried on Friday, February 7, 2025, in a private interment ceremony.
How Prof. Osinbajo Embodies The Essence Of IBB’s 440-Page Autobiography
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, impressively displayed the strength of his academic prowess during the moment he was giving insights into the autobiography of former military President, General (rtd.) Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, “A Journey In Service” just as he described IBB as one of Nigeria’s most enigmatic leaders, stating that his highly publicized literary and scholarly work offers a rare perception into the life and times of the former leader.
How Prof. Osinbajo Embodies The Essence Of IBB’s 440-Page Autobiography
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, impressively displayed the strength of his academic prowess during the moment he was giving insights into the autobiography of former military President, General (rtd.) Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, “A Journey In Service” just as he described IBB as one of Nigeria’s most enigmatic leaders, stating that his highly publicized literary and scholarly work offers a rare perception into the life and times of the former leader.
US Congressman, Scott Perry’s Weighty Allegations On USAID And The Need For Investigation
US Congressman Scott Perry on February 13, 2025 made some serious allegations, claiming that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram in Nigeria, to the tune of $697 million annually. These allegations were made during a public hearing of the US House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency.
School Resumption & The Dilemma Of Many Parents
Many concerned Nigerians have taken to the streets and various social media platforms lamenting how difficult it has been for them in feeding their children, let alone sending them back to school to kick start their fresh academic session. In Lagos State for example, students had gone on a long vacation after the 2023/2024 session ended on July 19, 2024.
School resumption and the dilemma of many parents
Many concerned Nigerians have taken to the streets and various social media platforms lamenting how difficult it has been for them in feeding their children, let alone sending them back to school to kick start their fresh academic session. In Lagos State for example, students had gone on a long vacation after the 2023/2024 session ended on July 19, 2024.
School Resumption & The Dilemma Of Many Parents
Many concerned Nigerians have taken to the streets and various social media platforms lamenting how difficult it has been for them in feeding their children, let alone sending them back to school to kick start their fresh academic session. In Lagos State for example, students had gone on a long vacation after the 2023/2024 session ended on July 19, 2024.
Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola Commends Tinubu On NELFUND, Tasks Parents On Moral Upbringing
A behavioral, developmental and child/young persons care professional, Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his initiative regarding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as an initiative capable of giving hope to indigent demography in Nigeria.
Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola Commends Tinubu On NELFUND, Tasks Parents On Moral Upbringing
A behavioral, developmental and child/young persons care professional, Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his initiative regarding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as an initiative capable of giving hope to indigent demography in Nigeria.
Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Dangote, Others Celebrate Kola Adesina At 60
It was a fusion of both cosmopolitan and core tradition when the Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, and Chairman AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Dr Kola Adesina MFR FNSE, commemorated his diamond jubilee, it was truly a milestone worth celebrating. This latest sexagenarian of Abeokuta extraction in Ogun State was born on August 12, 1964.
To Mark Kola Adesina’s 60th Birthday, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Jonathan, Osinbajo, Others Gather At Thanksgiving Service
In commemoration of Dr. Kola Adesina’s (MFR FNSE) 60th birthday anniversary, his wife Mosunmola, children and extended family welcomed dignitaries from various parts of the world to Victoria Island, Lagos State. Dr Adesina is the Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, and Chairman AXA Mansard Insurance Plc. The event, held on Sunday, August 11, 2024, was a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the Almighty God, encompassing significant milestones.
Kola Adesina: Celebrating Africa's Leading Entrepreneur At 60
To God be the glory, a true Omoluabi of our time, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, and Chairman AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Dr Kola Adesina MFR FNSE is now in the league of sexagenarian. Diamond jubilee is undoubtedly a milestone worth celebrating. It is also incontrovertible that Yorubas pride themselves in the Omoluabi code, which embodies courage, hard work, humility and respect.
Need To Win War Against Corruption In Public Administration
Corruption is not only a universal phenomenon but also a complex and multifaceted phenomenon with multiple causes and effects. This distasteful scourge is also the breaking of a certain code of conduct for the personal benefit of the perpetrator. It is equally the misuse of public power for private benefit. The term “private benefit” does not just relate to receiving money or valuable assets, but also encompasses an increase in power or status.
The Need To Win War Against Corruption in Public Administration For National Development
Corruption is not only a universal phenomenon but also a complex and multifaceted phenomenon with multiple causes and effects. This distasteful scourge is also the breaking of a certain code of conduct for the personal benefit of the perpetrator. It is equally the misuse of public power for private benefit. The term “private benefit” does not just relate to receiving money or valuable assets, but also encompasses an increase in power or status.
Former NLC Deputy President, Joseph Akinlaja Blames Nigerians For Lack of Patriotism, As Country Marks 25 Years Of Democracy
As Nigeria on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 marked its 25th year of unbroken democracy anniversary, the former Federal lawmaker who represented Ondo East and West Federal Constituency in the 7th and 8th Assembly, Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja said the attainment of the country's latest feat, is due to the sacrifices of Nigerian heroes and nationalists.
ARH'23 Chairperson, Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola Decries Harmful Traditional Practices Against Girl-Child, Seeks Stiffer Legislation
Chairperson and Convener of Asiwaju Renewed Hope (ARH’23), Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has decried increasing cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) against women and girls in spite of the domestication of extant laws in the country. Olokode-Ayelabola, a resident of the Republic of Ireland who mobilised and campaigned for President Bola Tinubu during the February 2023 presidential poll is a behavioral, developmental and child/young persons care professional.
Princess Kelechi Oghene: The Story Of Her Entrepreneurial Excellence Original
For every reputable learning institution, it is expected of the custodians to cover different areas including setting right objectives and vision, raising/upholding standards, driving purposeful/excellent leadership, engendering teachers’ evaluation, student discipline among other things.
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Eulogises Wife at 56
Today I celebrate a jewel of inestimable value, my partner, prayer warrior, mother of my children,n and the First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwoolu. Thank you for your strength, selflessness,s, and sacrifice, as we paddle the waters of governance in the state. You have been gracious and understanding even in the face of challenges that come with the office. You have stood up and shown up for me, and I truly appreciate you.
Dragging Buhari into Campaigns Can't Help You, Atiku/Okowa Campaign Mocks Tinubu
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation mocks the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for seeking to drag President Mohammadu Buhari into his campaign with the aim to use him (Buhari) to launder his (Tinubu’s) stained image.
2023 Poll And The Purpose Of Presidential Debates, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
The very critical subjects in February 2023 presidential election are very huge, therefore the 18 fielded candidates must talk through them for Nigerians to make an informed choice during the electoral process. It is not new that political debates are considered a key part of campaign outreach in many democracies today. Particularly in contexts where voters have limited information on candidates, publicizing debates may impact electoral outcomes.
Demolition: Museum workers recount losses, blame management for inadequate notice
Some staff of the National Museum of Unity, Enugu, have blamed the National Commission for Museums and Monument (NCMM), for planning to demolish their houses in Enugu without due notice. Some of them who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday said they were not given adequate notice before the demolition. A NAN correspondent who visited the scene reports that the staff was living in an empty land within the museum premise in Enugu and the caterpillar has already started clearing the area.
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