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The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional security personnel to examination centres nationwide ahead of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations scheduled to begin on April 16, 2026, while dismissing recent rumours of safety threats at certain centres in a North Central state as “unfounded” and “without basis.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force acknowledged public concerns regarding the safety of candidates but emphasised that it does not act on unverified information. Nevertheless, the police said the concerns had been noted, particularly as they relate to the education and future of young Nigerians. “Extra security has…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has officially unveiled Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Ogun State. The landmark announcement was made during an APC Strategic Caucus meeting at the party’s state secretariat in Abeokuta, marking a decisive step in the party’s transition plans. Addressing party stakeholders, the Governor emphasized that the selection of Senator Adeola is a strategic move to ensure the party presents a formidable front while finally ending the 50-year-old drought of Ogun West Senatorial District in the state’s executive leadership. Abiodun revealed that the…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 50 suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery, and recovered a cache of high-grade weaponry including an anti-aircraft launcher, in a series of coordinated operations conducted since the start of the year, officials said Sunday. At a briefing at the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) headquarters in Abuja, police authorities described the crackdown as a strategic offensive against criminal syndicates that have long threatened public safety across the country. Among the items seized from dismantled cells are 17 rifles of various models, one anti-aircraft launcher, 111 rounds of live ammunition, 17 live…
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan aimed at addressing systemic failures in Zamfara State’s education sector. The Governor presided over the State Executive Council meeting on Monday at the Government House in Gusau, where key decisions were taken. During deliberations at the 65th Council meeting, issues related to education, health, works, and other sectors were discussed and approved. The Council endorsed a 120-day rapid intervention plan built on prior diagnostic activities conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Education Quality Assurance Agency (EQAA). The plan, presented by the overseeing Commissioner for Education, Abdulmalik Abubakar…
*LAGOS* – The Convener of the **Lagos Standard Forum**, Ayo Olusegun, has condemned a directive by Hon. James Faleke ordering Ikeja residents to support Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship election, describing it as an “arrogant” insult to the electorate.In a statement issued on Monday, Olusegun criticized the lawmaker for attempting to dictate the political future of Ikeja, asserting that Lagos should not be treated as a “private estate.” Olusegun took aim at the nature of the endorsement, arguing that it undermines the democratic rights of Lagosians. > “James Faleke’s directive ordering Ikeja residents to support Deputy Governor…
As the festive spirit of Eid al-Adha (Sallah) approaches, Adron Homes & Properties, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, has announced a nationwide Sallah Mega Promo designed to reward subscribers with unbeatable discounts, flexible payment plans, and exciting gift items. The limited-time promotional campaign aims to empower Nigerians to celebrate the season of sacrifice with both joy and long-term investment security by making property ownership more accessible and rewarding. Subscribers can enjoy a 30% discount on all plots across Adron estates nationwide, alongside a flexible payment plan of up to 36 months. In addition, clients can spread their initial deposit over…
*By Usman Adewale* Lagos is a city that breathes politics, but lately, the air has grown thick with the scent of a brewing storm. As the 2027 gubernatorial cycle begins its quiet crawl into the corridors of power, the name on every nervous lip is Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The current Deputy Governor, a man who has enjoyed a front-row seat to power for nearly two decades, is reportedly making a high-stakes play for the top job. But as the whispers of an “arranged” endorsement by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) grow louder, so do the grumbles from the party’s…
By Ayo – Olusegun James Abiodun Faleke’s public directive urging Ikeja residents and by extension Lagosians to support Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship is not merely an endorsement gone too far. It is symptomatic of a far deeper and more troubling pathology within Lagos politics: the creeping normalisation of elite-managed democracy and the dangerous assumption that the political destiny of the state can be predetermined by a closed circle of insiders. What Faleke communicated was not support. It was preselection. His remarks conveyed the unmistakable impression that the contest for the highest office in Lagos may already…
Federal and state governments have been called upon to review the justice system in the country that will conform with the best practices in the world. The state chairman of coalition of Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) in Ogun state, Comrade Solomon Alani Bankole made the call while delivering a lecture on Justice, Peace and Community Responsibility in Nation Building at the fourth anniversary celebration and book launch of Oluwayemisi Brown Foundation held at the weekend in Abeokuta. Comrade Bankole said that the review of the justice system becomes necessary because of the multi faceted problems facing the nation’s economy. He said…
Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed profound grief and deep sorrow over the tragic bandits’ attack on communities in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, which claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. The Governor described the night assault on Bunkasau, Yar Galma (Zarumai Ward), and Dogon Daji (Adabka Ward) as a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence against defenceless citizens. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, sharing in their pain and grief at this moment of immense loss and devastation. Governor Lawal has directed the immediate deployment of a high-level delegation led by the Deputy Governor to convey…