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By Peter Omopo Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Oyo State Chapter, has inaugurated its Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators across the state to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and deepen political engagement. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, marking a strategic move to consolidate grassroots structures ahead of the next electoral cycle. Speaking at the event, the Oyo State Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Agenda, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, charged the newly inaugurated coordinators to mobilise party members, supporters and voters across wards and…

By Peter Omopo The Jigawa State Government has disclosed that it has injected more than ₦11 billion into the state’s contributory pension scheme since 2023, as part of efforts to safeguard the welfare of civil servants and ensure the timely payment of retirement benefits. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board, Dr Binyaminu Shitu Aminu, made this known during the disbursement of retirement benefits to pensioners at the Pension House in Dutse. Dr Aminu announced that the board has approved the payment of over ₦1.4 billion to 564 beneficiaries in February, covering retirement…

By Peter Omopo The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday by a three-member panel of justices, the appellate court held that the suspension did not breach the lawmaker’s parliamentary privileges or her fundamental rights as guaranteed under the Constitution. However, the court set aside the contempt proceedings and the ₦5 million fine earlier imposed on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan over a satirical apology she directed at the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Delivering…

By Peter Omopo Albert Lamond, one of Scotland’s last surviving veterans of the D-Day landings, has died at the age of 100. Mr Lamond, who was born in Glasgow, was just 18 years old when he took part in the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. He served as a signalman in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Rowley, a frigate assigned to protect battleship HMS Warspite during its mission to shell German positions along the Normandy coast. His family said he never considered himself a hero, believing instead that he was simply doing his duty. They described him…

By Peter Omopo Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to step down, saying the leadership of the Labour government “has to change” amid growing political turmoil in Westminster. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Sarwar acknowledged that the Labour government had recorded “many achievements” since coming to power but argued that voters were unable to recognise them because the leadership in Downing Street had become “a huge distraction.” He said the decision to speak out was “not easy and not without pain,” describing Sir Keir as a “decent man,” but stressed that…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government is set to convene a two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference in Abuja aimed at strengthening economic coordination and accelerating inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the conference will take place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the NEC, is expected to preside over the meeting, which will be attended by state governors, federal officials…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has hosted the President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova, and his wife, Maria de Fátima Vila Nova, during a courtesy visit in Abuja. The president and First Lady were received by the minister at his residence in Asokoro, where discussions focused on issues of mutual interest, including Nigeria’s security situation, growth and development, as well as the strengthening of bilateral relations between both countries. The visit followed President Vila Nova’s attendance, on Friday, at the wedding fatiha of ten sons and daughters…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the killing of a Nigerian national, Emeka Clement Uzor, describing the incident as a grave violation of human rights and calling for a full, transparent and impartial investigation. Uzor, an indigene of Enugu State, was reportedly shot dead on February 8, 2026, in Windsor, Randburg, Johannesburg. The incident has triggered outrage within the Nigerian community in South Africa and renewed concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, NICASA President General, Hon. Rev. Frank Onyekwelu, described the killing as tragic…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has commended the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, following Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term. The commendation was conveyed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who praised Mobereola’s strategic leadership and sustained diplomatic engagement with IMO member states, describing them as key factors behind Nigeria’s successful election in London. Oyetola said the development reflects Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime affairs and underscores the country’s commitment to international maritime governance, safety and environmental…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria is set to benefit from a £15 million investment in information and communications technology (ICT), digital infrastructure and broadband development under a programme supported by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). An ITU delegation disclosed this during a visit to Abuja at the weekend, noting that Nigeria is one of 11 sub-Saharan African countries selected for the initiative. The delegation also revealed that Nigeria is among 136 countries participating in a global cybersecurity drill organised by the ITU in partnership with the United Arab Emirates. The disclosure was made during a meeting with the Director-General of the…