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By Peter Omopo The National Association of Nigerian Students will elect a new president on May 24 during its 2026 national convention scheduled to take place in Abuja. The Chairman of the 2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee, Omotayo Samuel, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Abuja. Samuel said the committee was inaugurated by the NANS President, Olusola Oladoja, on March 8, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the association’s constitution to coordinate activities leading to the convention. He explained that several sub-committees had been established to ensure effective coordination and smooth organisation of the convention. According to…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, received a delegation from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), led by its Director General, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, at the Council Secretariat. The visit was aimed at fostering a strategic partnership between LASEMA and Onigbongbo LCDA to strengthen emergency preparedness and response at the grassroots level. Key discussions during the meeting centered on the establishment of a Quick Emergency Response Unit within the council and the training of council personnel on effective emergency response and management. The LASEMA delegation highlighted the importance…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has denied allegations of harassment involving a Lagos-based TikTok content creator known as darkskinnedella, following viral videos she posted about her daily commute. The TikToker, who documents her trips to Lagos Island on the social media platform, recently shared videos highlighting long waiting times faced by commuters at Bus Rapid Transit terminals, sometimes exceeding two hours. She also alleged that transport staff confronted her while she was filming the situation. Responding to the claims, the Head of Corporate Communication at LAMATA, Kolawole Ojelabi, said the incident did not amount to a…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission of a new date for the conduct of its State Congress in Ondo State following an interim order issued by the Federal High Court in Akure. In a letter dated March 9, 2026, and addressed to the INEC Chairman, the party explained that the decision to reschedule the congress became necessary after the court restrained both the electoral commission and the APC from conducting the earlier planned exercise. The letter was jointly signed by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and the party’s National…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration and a unified communication framework among ministries and agencies to improve coordination in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Idris said improved interaction among government ministries and departments would strengthen coordinated responses to security threats such as terrorism and banditry. He explained that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation had begun engaging key ministries and government agencies to better understand their operations and ensure…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is delivering significant progress for women, families and vulnerable groups across Nigeria. The minister made the remarks while addressing delegates at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Sulaiman-Ibrahim said the Tinubu administration had strengthened Nigeria’s social protection systems while prioritising policies aimed at empowering women, supporting families and protecting children. She noted that the President had also declared…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will begin their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament with a match against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Kola Daniel, the team was described as a growing force in world basketball and determined to start the tournament strongly. The statement noted that the Nigerian team views the encounter against Colombia as an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the FIBA Women’s World Cup…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has suspended the enforcement of helicopter landing fees for a period of two months following concerns raised by stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the decision in a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday. Keyamo said the move followed a meeting held on Monday in Abuja between officials of the aviation ministry and a delegation from the oil industry led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. According to the minister, the oil industry delegation…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Life naturally carries both tears and joy, because no one experiences only good without facing challenges at some point. As the saying goes, “tí bí tìrẹ lá dá ilé ayé, ènìyàn kò lè gba ire kó má gba ibi ọjọ́ kan.” Expecting both helps us remain balanced, grateful in happy moments and strong during difficult ones, knowing that hard times are only seasons. When tears arise, do not lose hope; reflect, pray, seek support, and keep moving forward with faith, trusting that joy will surely return after every storm. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Dangote Refinery on Tuesday slashed its petrol gantry price by N100, reducing the rate from N1,175 to N1,075 per litre. The price adjustment followed a sharp drop in global oil prices, with Brent crude falling to about $89 per barrel from over $100 recorded on Monday. Officials of the refinery confirmed the development, noting that diesel prices were also cut as part of the review. According to the officials, petrol distributed through coastal channels will now sell for N1,050 per litre, reflecting a slightly lower price due to differences in marine logistics. In a similar move,…