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By Jimmy Fatunbi Monarchs from Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to decentralise the surveillance of pipelines and oil and gas facilities in the state. The traditional rulers, under the auspices of the Ilaje Local Government Council of Obas, said decentralisation was necessary to enable residents of coastal communities to effectively protect pipelines from vandals and other criminal elements. This was contained in a letter addressed to the President, signed by the Secretary of the group, Oba Obafemi Ogbaro, and made available to journalists on Friday. The monarchs had earlier met in Igbokoda,…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that his track record in governance and infrastructure development equips him to tackle Nigeria’s pressing challenges as the 2027 general elections approach. Speaking on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television on Friday, the former Rivers State governor expressed confidence in his understanding of the nation’s issues and his ability to provide solutions. “I’m not concerned about who else is contesting. I’m in the race as a Nigerian candidate because I understand the country’s problems—and I have what it takes to solve them,” he said. Amaechi pointed to…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Harsh words don’t disappear. They settle in hearts, breaking spirits and shaping pain that can echo from one generation to another, even into a nation’s future; a single cruel remark to a loved one might wound a soul already fighting silent battles, for Eyin lohun, toba jabo, koki se ko mo… once words fall, they can not be taken back, so choose words that heal because what you say today can shape a life tomorrow. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi Several passengers, including candidates scheduled to sit for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), were abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue State. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when a commercial bus belonging to Benue Links, travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo, was ambushed. The vehicle, reportedly carrying about 18 passengers, was intercepted near Otukpo at around 8 p.m., after which most of the occupants were forcefully taken into the bush by the attackers. A source familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity, revealed that the passengers were largely young individuals heading to Otukpo…

By Peter Omopo The Presidency has cautioned former Vice President against pursuing another presidential bid in 2027, warning that such a move would undermine Nigeria’s longstanding power rotation arrangement. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, in a statement posted on his verified X account, said any attempt by Atiku to re-enter the race would contradict what he described as an unwritten North–South zoning agreement that has helped maintain political stability since 1999. His reaction followed Atiku’s recent television interview on Wednesday, where the former vice president confirmed he would contest the presidency “for the last time” in the next general election. Onanuga…

By Peter Omopo World Athletics has rejected an application by the Türkiye Athletics Federation seeking to change the nationality allegiance of Nigerian sprinter ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The decision, delivered on April 16, 2026, by the sport’s Nationality Review Panel, means the 23-year-old athlete remains ineligible to represent Turkey at major international competitions. According to details of the ruling, the panel declined the request after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the application, stating that approving it would undermine established regulatory principles governing international athletics. Members of the panel, including Donna Raynor, Cydonie Mothersill and Susanne van Waert, noted that…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election will, in the first instance, emerge through a consensus arrangement, with primaries as a fallback option if consensus fails. Atiku, who made this known during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, also declared that the 2027 presidential race would mark the final chapter of his long-standing political career, affirming that he would not seek office beyond that election cycle. According to him, “The first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Olójó ńká ọ̀jọ́, kí ẹdá má sun lọ.” Time is counting, so don’t drift through life in carelessness. Life does not wait, and tomorrow is never promised. Stop procrastinating and chasing illusions about endless time; whatever you desire to become or achieve, start now before moments turn into regrets. Do not let indecision rule your emotions…. àkókò kì í dúró de ẹnikẹ́ni. Rise, act, and make your time count while you still can. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that the CPI, which measures the average change in prices of goods and services, increased to 135.4 points in March, up from 130.0 recorded in February, representing a 5.4-point rise within the period under review. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate climbed to 15.38 per cent in March, compared to 15.06 per cent in February, indicating a continued upward pressure on prices. The…

By Peter Omopo The Edo North Caucus of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Edo State chapter, has endorsed Dandy Oserei as its preferred candidate for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Owan East Constituency. The endorsement was announced in a statement signed by the caucus leader, Maka Achogbor, and made available to journalists on Wednesday. According to the group, the decision followed extensive consultations across Edo State, particularly within Edo North, where youth stakeholders reportedly reached a consensus on Oserei’s candidature. Oserei, a former Secretary of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission, was described by the…