Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Federal Government has prohibited recipients of honorary doctorates from prefixing “Dr” to their names in any official, academic, or professional context, declaring the practice a misrepresentation of academic credentials that will now attract sanctions. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while briefing State House correspondents. He spoke on two Federal Executive Council (FEC) approvals not presented at the last cabinet meeting held on April 30. Alausa, who addressed the press alongside Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, said the council approved a uniform national policy governing the award…

Six suspected kidnappers linked to high-profile abductions, including that of a senior police officer, have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna State. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said the arrests were carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation that also led to the rescue of several victims. Placid said the suspects: Yusuf Shuaibu (23), Abubakar Bature (19), Yau Murtala, Bello Suleiman (19), Abdul Kareem Nuhu (36), and Ahmed Musa (28), were apprehended on April 3, 2026, following sustained surveillance and tactical…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to accountability, discipline, and human rights compliance, while unveiling new operational reforms, including the establishment of a Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The IGP made this known on Tuesday, 5th May 2026, during an emergency strategic conference with senior police leadership, including members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police, held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting was convened to address critical national security concerns, reinforce internal accountability, and issue new operational directives to Commands and Formations across the…

The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has thrown his weight behind the planned On-Street Parking Scheme by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), while stressing the need for increased sensitisation to educate residents on proper parking. The Chairman pledged his support for the initiative following a strategic engagement with LASPA’s management team on Tuesday. Dauda, who received the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, during a courtesy visit as part of ongoing stakeholder engagement ahead of the scheme’s rollout, emphasised the importance of public awareness. “There is a need for more sensitisation to…

Efforts to strengthen the capacity and professionalism of the Nigeria Police Force received a major boost on Monday as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, unveiled plans for the establishment of a new Nigeria Police Academy campus in Ogun State, alongside the upgrade and accreditation of 42 police colleges nationwide. The initiative formed the centerpiece of a high-level strategic meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education, where police leadership engaged key education stakeholders on a comprehensive roadmap to reposition police training institutions in line with global standards. The meeting was hosted by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a new agreement with two Chinese firms to fast-track the long-delayed rehabilitation and commercial restart of Nigeria’s refineries, while opening the door to technical equity partnerships. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd in Jiaxing City, China, on April 30, 2026. NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, executed the agreement alongside Sanjiang Chairman Guan Jianzhong and Xingcheng Chairman Bill Bi. In a statement issued on Monday by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh,…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has explained his decision to exit the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises within the party and the urgent need to respond to Nigeria’s worsening conditions. The former Anambra State governor, in a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, said his departure followed “deep reflection” on the state of the nation and how best he could contribute to national progress. “The condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria informed my decision to leave ADC,” Obi said. He stressed that his exit was not driven by personal ambition or…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled its presidential primary for May 25, 2026, as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections.‎‎Details of the timetable were contained in a document signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and released to journalists by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.‎‎According to the schedule, the party will hold its governorship primaries on May 22, three days before the presidential exercise.‎‎The development comes shortly after the All Progressives Congress (APC) fixed its own presidential primary for May 23.‎‎The ADC also announced the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening security as a critical driver of sustained economic growth in the state.‎‎The governor made the assertion at a dinner held in honour of participants of Syndicate 5, Executive Intelligence Management Course 19 of the National Institute for Security Studies, at the Local Government Training School Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.‎‎Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Babatunde, Makinde said sustained collaboration among security agencies has been pivotal in maintaining peace and protecting lives and property across the state.‎‎“Effective collaboration and synergy among security agencies have been instrumental…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing deepening internal crises and what he described as a worsening political environment in the country.‎‎In a statement shared on Sunday via X, Obi said his decision followed “deep personal reflection” and the “silent pains” he had endured while navigating Nigeria’s political landscape.‎‎He warned that the system had become increasingly hostile to genuine service, noting: “We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the system that should protect and create opportunities often works against the people.”‎‎Obi said his experience…