Three years ago, Chief Festus Keyamo made a bold prediction. As the then Minister of Labour and Employment and spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, he foresaw a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo proclaimed that Asiwaju was not just a winner, but the chosen one, sent to lead Nigeria from bondage, poverty, and misery to a promised land of prosperity. Like the ancient Nostradamus, Keyamo’s analytical mind dissected the demographic setup of the APC, previous voting patterns, and the triple split of opposition parties. He predicted a sure overwhelming win for his party’s…
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Captain Chris Ona Najomo’s confirmation as the substantive head of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was a foregone conclusion, given his impressive track record and outstanding performance as the acting Director General and CEO. Under his leadership, the NCAA has undergone significant transformations, cementing its role as a critical regulator of Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace development. The NCAA’s mandate is vast and complex, overseeing 20 airports, several regulated airstrips and heliports, 23 domestic airlines, and over 3,000 licensed aviation professionals. Additionally, the agency is responsible for establishing international best practices, ensuring security measures, and managing bilateral Air Services Agreements…
By Okanga Agila In the not-so-distant past, Nigeria’s economy was a fragile patient, clinging to life support. The symptoms were all too familiar: hunger, deprivation, and a crippling sense of hopelessness. But then, something changed. A new leadership emerged with a bold vision for a prosperous Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was determined to break the cycle of economic instability, and they started by making some tough decisions. One of those decisions was the appointment of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Dr. Cardoso was a man on a mission, armed with a…
Pilgrims to Israel from Ogun State have been charged to steer clear from actions that could bring the image of the state to disrepute while in the Holy Land. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Secretary, gave the charge on Wednesday during a farewell messages to the intending pilgrims at the Obas Complex, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the state government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, urged them to fear God in all their dealings as they perform the spiritual exercise. The governor also admonished them to pray for the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun to…
A group, Women for Change Vanguard has urged President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria to intervene in the ongoing crisis between the representative of Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The women made this known in a press statement signed by Arc(Mrs) Margaret Adesuwa Ehilebo, noting that the ongoing saga surrounding Natasha and Akpabio, “is a deeply troubling development that threatens to derail the legislative agenda and activities of the 10th Senate”. The statement read, “It is imperative that we, as a civil society group, express our concern over how these allegations are not only affecting the…
Lagos state has cemented its position as one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching an impressive $259 billion based on purchasing power parity (PPP). This milestone places Lagos as the second-largest economy on the continent, trailing only Cairo, Egypt. This was made known during the official launch of the Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU) 2025 on Wednesday.According to the report, the state ranks as Africa’s second-largest city economy by purchasing power parity (PPP), following Cairo. The report reveals that the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at US$259.75 billion in 2023. Economic Growth and PerformanceThe…
By Deji Lambo Two yet-to-be-identified persons have lost their lives in the raging fire induced by a tanker explosion around the Otedola underbridge, adjacent to CMD Road, Lagos State. It was gathered that the tanker laden with gas was plying the underbridge to link the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the driver lost control of the vehicle and caused the crash that resulted in the explosion. As of the time this report was filed, the fire that emanated from the explosion razed four buildings, including a Redeemed Church, a private hospital, 15 vehicles and tricycles, shops and household items, among others. The…
The Supreme Court will today March 11, 2025, deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Governorship election that took place in Ondo State on November 16, 2024. The Court Registry sent out notices to lawyers yesterday to appear in court today for the judgment after taking arguments from counsel to the parties on February 25, 2025. Listed as respondents in the appeal are the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor, Olayide Owolabi Adelami, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.…
The central bank of any country is a uniquely influential institution. Due to its mandate of maintaining monetary and financial stability in line with the economic vision of the government, everything it does can impact everyone. That is why PhD. economists and experienced bankers are the top picks for heading the banks. This is why appointments at the central banks are always of interest to institutions, groups, and individuals. In Nigeria of today, the Central Bank of Nigeria is an institution of utmost public interest due to the state of the economy and the ongoing economic and financial reforms of…
The GiveBack Group, with support from the March 8 Initiative, marked the birthday of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of Nigeria, with commemorative literacy and humanitarian outreaches. The initiative reached two special needs schools and a community library, celebrating the occasion with young learners and the less privileged. The first stop was Toluwani Special Needs Center, Olokuta, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, where children and staff expressed their gratitude with songs and prayers for the celebrant. The outreach continued at Ojuwoye Community Primary School (Inclusive Unit), before culminating at the KOA Foundation Free Library, Unity Estate, Giwa-Lambe, Ogun State. Here, children…