A former Commissioner in Ondo State and the deputy governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the last governorship election in the state, Hon. Dayo Awude, is the Director General of the Sunshine Grassroots Network (SGN), a support group for re-election of President Bola Tinubu. He speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi on why the president deserves […]

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By Ray Ekpu The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was in power for 16 years (1999-2015) and even boasted that it would keep the power trophy for 60 years. Its rhetoric The post PDP’s roforofo fight appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The last 30 years or thereabout saw the resurgence of democracy in Africa, principally because of pressure from the United States of America (USA) and other western European countries. With The post Trump trumping democracy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

With Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas in its fold and the imminent defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) now has 26 governors. The The post Muftwang’s defection takes APC governors to 26 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sir: The recent declaration by the Deputy Governor of Edo State that the territories around Ajakurama and Abére fall within government-owned forest reserves has generated widespread confusion and unease. For The post Why Edo State’s forest reserve claim doesn’t add up appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sir: Recent commentary from foreign circles, particularly from the United States, has once again put Nigeria’s implementation of Sharia law under global scrutiny. In the rush to judge, many external The post Sharia, sovereignty, and Nigeria’s constitution appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday held a closed-door meeting with some  governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties at the State House in Abuja. The purpose of The post Tinubu in private talk with governors appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has called on sons and daughters of Warri Kingdom in Abuja to uphold their heritage with dignity and forward-thinking. Ogiame who was represented by Chief Lawrence Wilbert gave the advice during the Itsekiri Community in Abuja end-of-year celebration, noting that Itsekiri people should remember who they are and […] The post Warri monarch urges Itsekiri in Abuja to uphold their heritage appeared first on Vanguard News.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to support the Judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and uphold the independence and The post Wike assures Judiciary of President’s continued support appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Tayo Ogunbiyi With the growing pressures for enhanced service delivery in Nigeria and the challenges of budgetary crises and fiscal shocks, the need for improved budget processes and innovative The post Lagos’ 2026 ‘Budget of shared responsibility’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A viral video shows Benin Republic coup plotters reportedly firing at a Nigerian Air Force aircraft deployed to prevent the attempted coup in Cotonou.

The 23 local government chairmen in Rivers State, under the auspices of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and ward councillors, have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The post Rivers ALGON endorses President for second term appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to serve the Federal Government and the Nigerian Correctional The post Transfer request: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu to serve motion on Fed Govt, NCoS appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has won the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) 2025 Excellence Award. It is The post FAAN boss bags CIAPS Award for airports’ transformation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday stopped Oluseye Opasanya (SAN) from appearing as counsel for General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) in its suit against the Asset The post Court bars AMCON-appointed lawyer from representing GHL appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Labour yesterday announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on December 17 over insecurity in the country. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike notice is contained in a communiqué issued The post NLC serves protest notice over insecurity appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Twenty-One minors have been taken into custody by the Kogi State government following the interception of the vehicle that brought them into the Confluence state. Confirming the development yesterday, Commissioner The post Kogi foils attempts to recruit children for banditry appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Abubakar Sani Last week, former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, confirmed through his verified Facebook account that he had been invited by the The post Malami: When the past comes haunting appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has said it is easier to function as a governor than as a monarch. He spoke yesterday while receiving the Oniru of Iru The post It’s easier being a governor, says Ladoja appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of 13th month salary to workers for the seventh year running. He also okayed outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears promised The post Makinde approves 13th month salary for workers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Native American art dealer, Georgiana Bischoff, is known for her marriage to film actor Richard Thomas. Read on for an in-depth look at her life, career and family.

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) at the 2023 general elections, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has raised the alarm The post Kwankwaso deplores proliferation of militias despite vigilantes  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Jadiara Royal House of Fusengbuwa Ruling House has said Fuji musician, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose, has no lineage with the royal family. The Olori Ebi Jadiara Royal House, Prince Akinola The post Awujale: Royal House denies lineage with Wasiu Ayinde appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Fuji music superstar, King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called K1 De Ultimate, has addressed critics on his decision to contest for the vacant stool of Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The post Why I’m qualified to become Awujale, by KWAM1 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji will inaugurate the reappointed commissioners and special advisers today. A statement made available to reporters in Ado-Ekiti yesterday by the Special Adviser (Media) to the The post Recalled Ekiti commissioners take oath appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Ajuji Ahmed, in this interview by TAOFEEK LAWAL spoke about the preparations of his party going into the 2027 elections. He also expressed concern on the security challenges confronting the country, offering panacea to mitigate the menace. Excerpts: Much has not been heard about […]

Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Ibadan, Oyo State, will on December 24 hold Christmas party for inmates of Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The party is aimed at promoting health The post Agency holds Christmas party for inmates appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has announced “automatic employment” for 32 outstanding graduates of the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, made this known yesterday at a The post Automatic jobs for 32 Ondo varsity graduates appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Mrs Arinola Ajose, widow of Badagry All Progressives Congress (APC) apex leader, Dr Sunny Ajose, yesterday hailed the Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, for immortalising the late The post Ajose’s widow lauds council chair appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Olugbodi Family of Ara Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State has announced the death of its patriarch, Chief Joshua Oyedele Olugbodi. Pa Olugbodi, a former senior The post Olugbodi dies at 94 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sir: Domestic cement manufacturing has helped turn Nigeria from net importer decades ago to now among Africa’s leading producers, particularly with companies like Dangote, Lafarge Africa and BUA Cement that The post Ebonyi Cement plant and industrialization appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The failed coup in Benin on Sunday, repelled with Nigerian intelligence support, has renewed concerns over the fragility of West Africa’s trade routes The post Foiled Benin coup: How Nigeria’s intervention secured key trade route, regional supply chain appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike The post PDP faces growing 2027 uncertainty as factional disputes escalate appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Although details were not made public, discussions were believed to have focused on insecurity, kidnapping and banditry affecting several states. The post Tinubu meets six APC governors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

University of Ibadan is more than a higher institution. It is a launchpad that prepares people for success, Mrs. Bola Olajomi-Otubu, alumna and chief executive officer of Beige Spaces Limited, The post Alumna: UI is a launchpad for success appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.