FirstBank confirms Ijabiyi as marketing, communications chief
FirstBank has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as its substantive Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, with immediate effect. Ijabiyi, who has over 25 years of experience across financial services, telecommunications, media, and international development, had been serving in an acting capacity in the role since December 2024. He joined FirstBank in 2011, holding successive leadership positions within the...
Edo police: Errant officers won’t be promoted
The Edo State Police Command has dismissed allegations that it rewards misconduct, insisting that officers facing disciplinary proceedings are ineligible for promotion until their cases are resolved. Command spokesperson ASP Eno Ikoedem made the clarification on Thursday in response to a critic on X who accused the Nigeria Police Force of entrenching a culture of impunity. "No officer in the Edo...
S’Court nullifies ruling on ADC leadership crisis, sends party back to trial court
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the decision of the Court of Appeal ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) The Supreme Court however maintained that the appellate court was right in ordering parties to return back to the Federal High court where party leadership tussle exists. On the issue of...
APC extends sale of 2027 nomination forms deadline
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved an extension of the deadline for the sale of aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the submission of completed forms for the 2027 general election. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Durosinmi Meseko, announced the extension after the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday,...
Tinubu appoints ex-minister Babalola as SA on Power, chairs presidential taskforce on sector reset
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rilwan Lanre Babalola as the Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. Tinubu also redesignated the Office of the Special Adviser (Energy) as the Special Adviser (Oil and Gas) to clarify roles and avoid duplication of functions within the energy governance...
NASU, SSANU begin indefinite strike over stalled allowance
Non-academic staff unions in Nigeria's federal universities commenced an indefinite nationwide strike at midnight on Friday, following the Federal Government's failure to conclude renegotiations on allowances before a self-imposed deadline. The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities conveyed the decision in a letter dated April...
Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Minister of Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate. The nomination, contained in a State House statement issued on Thursday, has been formally transmitted to the National Assembly in line with constitutional provisions. Tegbe’s nomination follows the resignation of former Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office. The minister-designate,...
Fire guts car engine at Ilorin hotel
A vehicle caught fire late Wednesday at E-Phoenix Hotel, Tanke Junction, in the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, prompting an emergency response by the state fire service. The Kwara State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, saying it received a distress call at 23:38hrs and dispatched firefighters to the scene. The blaze, which affected...
2027: Jandor withdraws from Lagos guber race after buying N50m forms, backs Hamzat
A governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has announced his withdrawal from the race, citing President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Jandor, the Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, announced his withdrawal from the governorship race at a...
Wike bags ‘Light of Abuja’ title from FCT rulers
Traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have conferred the chieftaincy title of “Hasken Abuja” (Light of Abuja) on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in recognition of his contributions to infrastructure development and reforms across the territory. The monarchs also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ongoing developmental strides in the FCT, particularly in satellite towns, while urging greater...
