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Senator Ali Ndume has taken a hardline stance against Boko Haram’s renewed ransom demand, insisting that the Federal Government will not negotiate with or financially empower insurgents as tension escalates over the abduction of 416 villagers in Borno State.The ultimatum issued by the group—threatening to relocate the victims if their demands are not met—has deepened anxiety across affected communities, particularly in Muoshi village where the mass abductio...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has doubled down on his administration’s commitment to democratic governance, projecting resilience and continuity despite mounting political pressure and economic challenges.Speaking at the State House in Abuja while hosting a delegation from Enugu State led by Governor Peter Mbah, the President positioned democracy as non-negotiable, signaling that his government remains locked in on long-term nation-building rather than short-term politic...

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has struck a confident tone following the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 draw, positioning D’Tigress for what it describes as a “challenging but inspiring” campaign in Group B.Drawn against global powerhouse France, alongside Hungary and South Korea, Nigeria faces one of the most competitive group line-ups in the expanded 16-team tournament set for Germany in September. Yet, rather than viewing the draw as a s...

Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership is shaping up as a defining moment in the 2025 season, with the spotlight firmly on Group B where the race for Super Six qualification and relegation survival has reached a critical tipping point.While Group A offers little suspense in terms of qualification—Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, and Edo Queens have already sealed their playoff tickets—the focus has shifted to final standings, pride, and...

The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, has set a clear performance tone for the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, emphasizing leadership capacity and collaboration as key drivers of effective governance and institutional stability.Speaking at the opening of a three-day management retreat in Ikenne-Remo, Onasanya commended senior officials and Deputy Directors for their contributions but stressed that the next phase requires a more coordinat...

The National Institute for Sports (NIS) is positioning itself for a strategic reset, with a proposed partnership with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) aimed at unlocking access to funding for aspiring sports professionals and accelerating workforce development in the sector.Director-General of NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu, made the case during a visit to NELFUND’s office, framing the collaboration as a critical enabler for building a sustainable pipeline of coaches, a...

In a targeted move to streamline pension access and eliminate administrative bottlenecks, the Ogun State Government has launched a three-day “Pensions Clinic” aimed at resolving Retirement Savings Account (RSA) issues for civil and public servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).The initiative, holding at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, brings Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) directly to contributors, creating a one-stop platform to address long-standing conce...

The Olisa-in-Council of Rasonwa has moved to decisively settle lingering disputes over the traditional stool, affirming the lawful installation of Prince Omololu Adewale Odukoya as the Olurasonwa.In what appears to be a strategic effort to restore stability and public confidence, the Council, led by Olisa Adeoye Adesanya, stated that the entire selection and installation process strictly adhered to established chieftaincy laws and customs in Ijebuland.Accor...

The Ogun State Government has taken a hardline stance on environmental compliance with the closure of Ijebu-Imushin Market in Ijebu East Local Government Area, citing persistent sanitation violations and public health risks.The enforcement action, executed by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), follows a series of unheeded warnings issued to traders and market leadership on the need to maintain basic hygiene standards within the trading environment.Speaki...

In a move that underscores continuity and institutional loyalty, Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) has appointed one of its pioneer academics, Professor Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo, as its sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor.The appointment, approved by the university’s Governing Council and set to take effect from May 5, 2026, positions Oladipo as the third indigenous Vice-Chancellor of the institution—signaling a deliberate preference for homegrow...