Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Each university will receive about N4 billion, including N750 million for hostel construction, to support eight simulation labs across the zones and increase enrolment in medical sciences. The 18 universities benefiting from the N110bn grant are: This initiative is designed to improve infrastructure in medical schools through the rehabilitation of lecture theatres and laboratory facilities, thereby enhancing capacity to take in and produce more doctors, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists for the nation. Journalist KC

We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s open declaration of support for President Bola Tinubu, the defection of the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, the former vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last election, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and the principal political actors in Delta and Rivers States certainly threw the opposition and their sympathisers into disarray. While the…

As IGP Cautions Public Against Spread of Falsehood in Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the current trend of recirculating old videos on the media space to malign the the Nigeria Police Force and undermine National Security. The NPF has at various times cautioned against this mischief aimed at portraying the NPF in bad light. The NPF is currently working hard to build trust and confidence of the people but this trend of reposting old videos portraying the present NPF negatively and spreading falsehood against the NPF have serious implications to internal security. The extant cases at…

⚖️ In a pivotal development with far-reaching implications for regional security and international justice, Finnish authorities have approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, to Nigeria. The transfer is scheduled for July 15, 2025, following the ruling of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti on April 18, 2025. Ekpa, who has long styled himself as the “Prime Minister” of the self-declared Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, has been a central figure in the resurgence of violent separatist rhetoric. Contrary to persistent reports in Nigerian media and some government statements, Simon Ekpa is not affiliated with the Indigenous People…

TOS Best Man For The Job Agege Local Government Area is a suburb and local government area in the Ikeja Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. The Local Government is pride as one of the most Populated and desirable values to political actors of the state.: As of 2006, the population of Agege was approximately 459,939, although a 2022 estimate puts it at 683,600. Agege Local Government strength is stoic to a reliable Economy, it has a dynamic economy with vibrant markets like the Abattoir meat market and Alade market, offering diverse commodities. The area was once a hub for kola…

T RE In recent times, there has been deliberate and well-planned orchestration of falsehood against the Vice President’s person and office in many multidimensional forms. These mischievous and totally fabricated reports are all in a bid to cause confusion and insinuate total clash in the Presidency. These reports seek to mislead the public into believing there’s discord at the highest levels of government. The latest in this string of disinformation is a report claiming that the Vice President has been refused entry to the Villa. This is a feeble attempt to traduce the person and office of His Excellency, Vice…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would miss the invaluable contributions of the late Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye, who defended the policies and programmes of government till the end. Governor Abiodun, who stated this on Sunday at the Fidau Prayer for the late Oladunjoye held at St. John Community Primary School, Ijebu Itele, recalled the efforts of the deceased to ensure the emergence, stability, and progress of the present administration in the state. Abiodun described the late spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as a resourceful, tenacious, and hardworking man who was…

The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has announced the appointment of Prince Adebayo Apelogun, the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), as the Amirul Hajj for the 2025 Hajj exercise. He will lead a 14-member ad-hoc welfare committee tasked with facilitating a smooth and successful pilgrimage to the Holy Land for the state’s contingent. Prince Apelogun, who also holds the revered titles of Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remo, will lead the committee, with Shaekh Ishaq Olorungbebe serving as chairman. Other members of the committee…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe. His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country. His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday. The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration…