The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a N10 billion solar mini-grid project to power the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, a move that shows both a shift towards renewable energy and a deepening lack of confidence in Nigeria’s ailing national electricity grid. The Guardian can confirm that large sections of the Villa, including the…
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, have been installed as the Aare Omoluabi and the Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The governor, who was conferred with the chieftaincy by the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in Akure, on Friday, said the honour was a call to…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a nation in bondage, weighed down by insecurity, economic hardship, and sectional leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at his Abeokuta residence on Friday while receiving leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the southern region, who visited as part of their 2027 election…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using the burial ceremony of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, to whitewash his image. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. ADC accused Tinubu of exploiting Buhari’s death for political…
A 23-year-old Ibadan man, Vincent Francis has been docked before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Nigerian Army. Francis, of no fixed address, was charged with impersonation and unlawful possession of military camouflage uniform. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Samuel Owolabi told the court…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a strong warning to parents across the country against entrusting their children to casual acquaintances, untrusted neighbours, and one-off service providers, noting that such actions expose children to trafficking and abduction. The Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, gave the warning…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has cautioned a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, against visiting the state without informing him. Governor Okpebholo said Obi’s security in Edo State was not guaranteed. He said the former Labour Party presidential candidate should take whatever happened to him anytime he (Obi) visits Edo without informing…
In a renewed effort to consolidate grassroots support and ensure continued development in Osun State, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Community Engagement, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan continued his strategic engagements with major stakeholders and community development association leaders across the state. In his latest efforts, he engaged community leaders from Ifelodun,…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kano to personally condole with the family of Aminu Dantata, the late business mogul and philanthropist, who passed away on June 28 at the age of 94. The president landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport from Abuja on Friday and proceeded to the residence of the Dantata…
The Labour Party (LP) statutory National Executive Committee (NEC) has elected Senator Usman Nenadi as the Interim National Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the Interim National Secretary, among others, as members of the party’s interim working committee. Nenadi was elected on Friday during the party’s NEC meeting in Abuja. The interim working committee is…