Author: Press Room

With the defection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, his appointees, and all elective political office holders in the state elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the PDP has finally lost its grip on the South East geo-political zone, placing it as a party that came, held sway but failed to manage its success in the zone, LAWRENCE NJOKU writes. Like a pack of unarranged cards, the once famous and populous reign and dominance of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East zone of the country has…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, marked his 51st birthday on Friday with prayers for Nigeria and calls for national unity. A statement from Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s palace, said Oba Ogunwusi expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of life and the strength to continue serving humanity. “On this special occasion of my 51st birthday, I return all glory to Olodumare for His mercies and grace,” he said, emphasising his commitment to leadership as a platform for fostering peace and the well-being of Nigeria and the African continent. Born on…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied reports suggesting he is being positioned to contest the Presidency in 2027, declaring his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration till 2031. Reacting to a report published by an unnamed online platform, which claimed that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were “pushing” Wike to join the 2027 presidential race, the minister’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, described the allegation as “another lie from idle minds who have nothing to contribute to the development of the country.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Olayinka…

When the dust settled on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Nigeria may not have sealed automatic qualification, but the headlines still belonged to one man, Victor Osimhen. The Galatasaray forward left his signature on the campaign with an excellent hat-trick in the Super Eagles’ emphatic 4–0 win over Benin Republic. Those goals didn’t just help Nigeria edge into the playoff round on goal difference; they also elevated Osimhen’s name into national football history. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: NFF Comms With six goals in five matches, the 26-year-old has now climbed to joint-top of Nigeria’s all-time…

When Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State assumed office in 2023, his administration rolled out a Nine-point “smart agenda” focusing on key developmental goals – security, youth empowerment, economic growth, water supply, education, environment, agriculture, religious affairs, and local government autonomy. Among these, security has emerged as the most pressing challenge and unarguably the most defining test of his leadership, because of the impact. In recent years, Sokoto State has been caught in the crosshairs of banditry, rural violence, and growing insecurity, part of a broader national trend afflicting the North-West zone. While debates on the decentralisation of Nigeria’s policing…

The Ekiti State Government has signed a Subsidiary Loan Agreement (SLA) for enrollment in the Scale-Up phase of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), which will cost a sum of $600 million for the construction of additional rural roads that will aid food production in the State. The project has been co-financed by the World Bank, French Development Bank (AFD) and the participating States through the Federal Government of Nigeria. Speaking at the 9th Implementation Support Mission of the Project on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, the National Coordinator of Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Engr Aminu Bodinga…

Obidient Movement has expressed its readiness for the Nov. 8 Anambra governorship elections. National Coordinator of the movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, who stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Tanko vowed that the movement would protect the people’s mandate and ensure a transparent and credible electoral process. He said that full structures had been deployed across 5,720 polling units in the state. The statement noted that Tanko said this at a news conference held at the George Moghalu Campaign Office, Udoka Estate. He said the group had successfully inaugurated Polling Unit Commanders across all polling units, adding that…

In a landmark celebration of educators’ impact on society, Erudio Hub, led by Dr. Akin Akinpelu served as the Official Technical and Strategy Partner for the Let There Be Teachers (LTBT) Conference 2025 organised by 1 Million Teachers (1MT). Held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, the event achieved a historic milestone—setting a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of teachers, with a verified attendance of 5,082 participants. Speaking on the achievement, Akinpelu described the record as a triumph of purpose rather than numbers. “This milestone is a tribute to the resilience and indispensable role of teachers. At Erudio Hub,…

Stanley Chikaodili Okeke, popularly known as Ugbo, a former chieftain of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has officially defected to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), expressing confidence that Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, will be re-elected in the November 8, 2025, governorship election on the basis of good governance, equality and fairness. The ex-YPP candidate for Idemili Federal Constituency in the 2023 National Assembly elections announced his defection during the APGA gubernatorial campaign rally held in the week at Nkpor, Idemili North Local Council of the state. The rally was attended by Soludo, members of the APGA State…

Financial technology company, OnePipe, has introduced an automated bill payment feature on its PaywithAccount platform to help Nigerians manage recurring utility and service payments more efficiently. The feature, which enables users to schedule and automate payments for electricity, airtime, and mobile data subscriptions directly from their bank accounts, was launched in response to growing demand for simpler and more reliable payment options. A recent survey by Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) showed that nearly half of Nigerian adults missed at least one critical utility or service payment in the past year, often due to the difficulty of managing multiple…