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From Adebayo Gbenga, LagosChairmanship and councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege and Orile-Agege have dismissed allegations of imposition and irregularities in the just-concluded party primaries, declaring that the process was transparent, free, and fair. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, the APC chairmanship candidate for Orile-Agege, Hon. Akinola Abiola Idowu, described those questioning the legitimacy of the primaries as a “minority group of disgruntled aspirants” who are yet to come to terms with their loss.SPONSOR AD Daily Trust reports that this is coming amidst protest over the outcome of the primaries conducted on…

It is easy to think that mobile phones have always been a part of modern life. This is particularly so for people born before the advent of mobile phones. Unknown to such, the first-ever mobile phone call was made on April 3, 1973, by Martin Cooper on the streets of New York. His brick-sized device became the first mobile phone available to the general public.However, the IBM Simon, also known as the Simon Personal Communicator, is widely considered the first smartphone. It was released to the public in August 1994, although the prototype dates back to 1992. It was, however,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will, from Monday, May 26, 2025, begin to take possession of the 4,794 properties revoked over non-payment of ground rent, for between 10 and 43 years.This was made known during a press briefing on Friday by the FCT Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze and Director Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima.They said “ownership of the revoked 4,794  properties in the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape districts, had already reverted to the FCTA,…

The outgoing Medical Director of the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Idi-Aba,  Abeokuta, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu, says unless the government provides incentives and commensurate salaries to the medical personnel they will continue to migrate from the country.He admitted that the government has increased admission quotas for medical students and is building healthcare infrastructure nationwide, but insisted that it requires incentives and good pay to retain the medical talents.Musa-Olomu said this in Abeokuta on Thursday while speaking with newsmen as he winds down his eight years sojourn as the MD of the hospital.The MD lamented the declining ratio of doctors to patients…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, says the sit-at-home order enforced in the South-East by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is fast losing its grip.This was as he said the security conditions in the region are showing marked improvements. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja on Thursday, where the Federal Government presented its two-year scorecard, the NSA gave an account of progress made under President Bola Tinubu’s administration across key security flashpoints in the country.SPONSOR AD According to him, key figures of IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, have…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has declared that governors will not support the scrapping of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), stressing the need for reforms to strengthen their capacity rather than abolish them.Speaking at the 13th National Delegates Conference of the Forum of Independent Electoral Commissions (FOSIECON) in Jos, Plateau State, Sule said calls for the abolition of SIECs were misplaced, arguing that even the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces similar challenges. “I agree one hundred per cent that abolishing SIECs is not a solution, and we will not support it. The same problems SIECs face—interference, funding constraints—are…

In April 2025, according to the World Bank Nigeria Poverty and Equity Brief Report, quoting the recent official household survey from the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics, more than three out of four people living in rural areas are poor. They also said more than two out of five people living in urban areas are poor.Finally, 30.9 per cent of Nigerians lived below the international extreme poverty line of $2.15 per person per day (2017 PPP) in 2018/19 before COVID-19. That is; over 73 million Nigerians were living below of ₦3460 per day since 2018/2019. Likewise, region disparity in poverty…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the arrest of its staff member identified as Gift Eseeli, 38, for alleged cable theft at Rafa Yard along the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor.The employee was arrested by operatives of Man O’ war Railway Command.According to the NRC spokesman, Callistus Unyimadu, preliminary findings indicate that several lengths of 50mm armoured signal cable had been removed from the track side installations before vigilant officers led by Mr williams Agiake intercepted the suspect.The stolen items were recovered intact and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force which has commenced a full investigation.The Managing Director/CEO, Dr kayode…

In any organisation, the smooth transfer of knowledge and skills from experienced leaders to the next generation is crucial for long-term success. Nigeria’s public service stands at a critical juncture. With an evolving bureaucracy and increasing demands for effective governance, the ability to transition leadership smoothly has never been more essential.A structured mentoring framework is the missing piece that can transform the country’s civil service by ensuring the transfer of knowledge, skills, and experience from seasoned professionals to emerging leaders. Mentorship is more than just a goodwill exercise, it is a strategic process that supports self-development, enhances performance and builds…

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the healthcare sector in the Federal Government Territory (FCT).The call followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Nnamdi Ezechi (PDP-Delta) at plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The house called for the release of emergency funds for the upgrade of hospitals, recruitment of medical personnel, and acquisition of critical medical equipment.SPONSOR AD Moving the motion earlier, Ezechi said that there was an alarming strain on the healthcare system in the FCT with government hospitals and medical facilities being severely overstretched.He explained that this…