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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CMB Building Maintenance & Investment Company Limited, Mr Kele Mbagwu has hailed the deal with Apapa Local Government in Lagos State as a landmark in the company 's foray into delivering public projects for local governments in Nigeria. Commenting on the signing of a construction agreement with the Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State recently, Mbagwu said it demonstrates public confidence in the company and called on local and state governments to emulate the council. CMB Building & Maintenance Company is set to deliver a new two-storey office complex that will house the council’s Legislative Chamber as well as offices for federal and state government parastatals operating within the LGA. The deal was confirmed in an official notification issued by the Apapa Local Government and signed by the Council Manager, Mrs. Sonate Adebanji on behalf of the Executive Chairman. At the presentation of the model to the Chairman. The...

The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reportedly escalated moves to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration after failing to get a nod to defect from his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).  Sources familiar with actions taken by the governor’s camp cited a report by an online platform, titled “EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC — Former Aide” as the start of a disinformation campaign to target President Tinubu through his appointees.  One of the sources, who craved anonymity because of the fear of reprisal, revealed that the Zamfara state governor has given a marching order for his associates to “Unleash calculated spread of misinformation to deflect attention from his own dealings while sowing discord within the government at the center.”  He further revealed that “The story on Matawalle, for instance, is only ...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of Mr Olusegun Awolowo Jr., grandson of former Nigerian nationalist, and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as a deeply profound personal loss. Abiodun, who described the lawyer and ex- executive director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, as a gentleman par excellence, voice of courage and consummate public servant, who died at 62, as a deeply shocking incident, saying that he received news of his passing with utter disbelief, but will however treasure memories of his acquaintance. He said that to all who knew him, Mr Segun Awolowo was affable, highly intelligent, extremely affable and easy going, adding that he will be sorely missed. He said: "It is extremely hard to process the news that Segun Awolowo Jr. is gone, but we submit unreservedly to the decision of the Almighty God, who has called him into His bosom. "We are deeply heartbroken, but we will take consolation in the exemplary great lessons his li...

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 4 in Sagamu, Ogun State, has explained that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, followed his refusal to honour invitations to defend himself against allegations of anti-party activities. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Ward Secretariat in Sabo, Sagamu, the Secretary of Ward 4, Hon. Oluwole Aduroja, speaking on behalf of the 19-member executive committee, said the clarification became necessary in response to a statement issued by MJS Partners on behalf of Senator Daniel regarding the November 17 letter from the National Secretariat of the party. Flanked by the Ward Chairman, Hon. Adebayo Ismail, Aduroja stated that the Ward Executive Committee unanimously resolved to suspend the senator after he repeatedly failed to appear before an investigative panel set up to examine petitions accusing him of activities considered inimical to the party. He traced the alleged...

  The National Coordinator of  PBAT Door-To-Door Movement, Comrade Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, has congratulated Dr A.I Ebeloku on his achievements as the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State.   Comrade Asuku described Dr Ebeloku as a silent achiever, a man of consummate pedigree and a team player in a statement he personally signed and released on Thursday as the institution holds its second convocation today.   "Massive Congratulations to the silent achiever, a man of consummate pedigree, a team player and an icon of development, Dr. A.I Ebeloku, The second substantive Rector of Fedpolel.   "This is indeed a new era and finally we can address Fedpolel as a higher institution, not a glorified secondary school.    "The meaningful amenities that enhances learning keeps rolling in, laboratories and workshops are loaded and ready, introduction of new accredited courses and so on.    "He has made history and carved a niche for hims...

The Zamfara Youth Network (ZYN) has described SaharaReporters publication alleging that Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, gave 36 Hilux vehicles to bandits and still chats with terrorists as a complete and malicious lie from beginning to end.    Speaking in Gusau today, Comrade Musa Usman said the story is nothing but a desperate attempt to rubbish the outstanding results the Minister has delivered since his appointment.   The youth body stated categorically that no such vehicles were ever handed to bandits under Matawalle’s watch as governor or as minister.    “These are recycled lies that were investigated and thrown away by security agencies years ago,” Musa said.    “Every single bandit leader mentioned in the story is already dead – neutralised by the same military operations Matawalle is directing right now. Dead men cannot drive Hilux vehicles and they cannot chat on WhatsApp.”   The ZYN further declared that the so-c...

A Governorship Aspirant in the 2027 General Elections under the All Progressives in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), on Wednesday,bjoined the the Chairman of the APC in the state, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, and the people of Oto Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA) at the commissioning of Hon. Ojelabi Legislative House.  The event formed part of the activities marking the first 100 days in office of the Chairman of Oto Awori LCDA, Hon. Azeez Kareem Abiodun. These were contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to Jandor, Gbenga Ogunleye, dated November 19, 2025. Dr. Adediran also had the pleasure of presenting a cheque of N5 million on behalf of the LCDA for the Women Development Initiative Cooperative Fund of Oto Awori LCDA.  He expressed his admiration for the exemplary work being done by local governments across Lagos State, noting that meaningful development begins at the grassroots.  According to him, progress is most sustainable w...

By Seyi Bakare If a lie journeys for 20 years, truth will catch up with it in just a day, so says the Yoruba people of Nigeria’s South-West. And that aptly captures the situation in Ogun State where, despite ceaseless onslaughts sponsored by dark forces, the achievements of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, continue to dwarf the noise of naysayers.  From deep ports to airports, and from rail to road, the Iperu-born Prince continues to record landmarks that establish the Gateway State as Nigeria’s top investment destination. FInheriting a state in which propaganda often overshadowed the provision of infrastructure, Abiodun had his work uncannily cut out for him—bad roads everywhere, chaotic transport infrastructure, a health sector in crisis and an education sector clearly comatose--and it did not help that the same forces who left vast swathes of the state in a state of disrepair for so long were always intent to incite the public and pile their failures on his government us...

The Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 4, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has declared that the suspension of the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel, remains in effect. The committee, which made this declaration in a statement issued by the chairman of  APC Ward 4 in Sagamu Local Government Ogun State, Hon. Adebayo Ismail and the Secretary, Hon. Durojaiye Oluwole, on Thursday, said that going by the APC's Constitution, tthe National Working Committee (NWC) of the party cannot issue any directive to review, nullify, set aside, or reverse the valid suspension earlier imposed on Daniel by the appropriate party organs in Ogun State.   It, therefore, dismissed the press release issued by MJS Partners on behalf of Senator  Daniel regarding a letter from the National Secretariat of the party dated 17 November, 2025. It said that while it is not the intention of the ward to publicly engage non-memb...

Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, will host a high-profile gathering this Friday as Deacon Chris Iyovwaye — prominent Business Leader in the Niger Delta, Chairman of the Wellmann Group of Companies, and Advocacy and Mobilisation Coordinator of The Eminent Patriots in South South — formally presents his new book, The Hidden Treasures. The unveiling, organised by the Deacon Chris Iyovwaye Foundation, is expected to provide fresh insights into the economic potentials of the Niger Delta. The publication, described as “An Exposition on the Rich Resources and Opportunities in the Niger Delta,” aims to stimulate national conversation on sustainable development and unity in Nigeria. The event will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM (WAT) in the prestigious Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel), and will feature an impressive lineup of national statesmen and thought leaders. Presiding over the occasion as Chairman is Major General Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu ...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, on the occasion of his 20th coronation anniversary. Oba Gbadebo ascended the throne on November 19, 2005. Governor Abiodun described the royal milestone as a celebration of two decades of purposeful, visionary and selfless leadership that has brought remarkable progress, unity, and dignity to Egbaland and Ogun State as a whole. According to the Governor, Oba Gbadebo has, since ascending the exalted throne, demonstrated exceptional commitment to the peace, cultural preservation, and socio-economic advancement of his people. He noted that the monarch’s wisdom, statesmanship, and unwavering support for developmental initiatives had continued to inspire both traditional and contemporary governance structures across the state. "I join the government and good people of Ogun State in congratulating His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotu...

By Abimbola Doherty Ogun State’s sprawling road network is finally receiving the attention it has long deserved—not because the deterioration is new, but because, for the first time in years, the state is experiencing a bold and methodical infrastructure renaissance under Governor Dapo Abiodun. For decades, federal roads slicing through Ogun—Ota to Idi-Iroko, Sagamu to Abeokuta, Sagamu to Ore, Sagamu–Papalanto–Ilaro–Idi-Iroko, the Berger–Ondo axis, and the Oyo-border stretch—suffered chronic neglect. Yet Ogun arguably hosts the highest mileage of federal roads in Nigeria, a burden often overlooked in national discourse. Lagos, with fewer federal kilometres, consistently received faster and more frequent interventions. One uncomfortable truth frequently lost in political debates is this: Abiodun inherited these roads at their worst. The decay was generational, but responsibility for a response fell squarely on his administration. What followed—and continues—is a blend of political tact,...

The Oil and Gas Watchdogs Network has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, for what it described as the “transparent, responsible, and judicious” management of the Frontier Exploration Fund, saying the Commission’s handling of the statutory allocation has ensured the money is used strictly for the purpose prescribed in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In a statement issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the coalition said recent public conversations surrounding the Fund had made it necessary to “set the record straight” and acknowledge the regulatory diligence that has guided its utilisation under Komolafe’s leadership. According to the group, the NUPRC has demonstrated “commendable discipline and clarity of purpose” in deploying the Fund, insisting that ongoing frontier basin activities ranging from seismic acquisition to exploratory drilling campaigns reflect the Commission’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s ...

The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff. This narrative is entirely false, deliberately misleading, and inconsistent with actual market dynamics. For the avoidance of doubt, the factor that prompted the price adjustment was our own reduction of PMS gantry and coastal prices on November 6. The subsequent change in pump prices is now being wrongly attributed to a tariff decision in an attempt to distort the facts and misinform the public. To reiterate, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on November 6, reduced its PMS gantry price from N877 to N828 per litre, representing a 5.6 per cent decrease, and its coastal price from N854 to N806 per litre. These changes were publicly announced across major media platforms, including, but not limited to, The Punch, Vanguard, The Cable, Daily Trust,...

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has delivered a strong message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the North-West Theatre Command Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara State, charging them to completely eliminate the remaining remnants of bandits terrorising the region. Speaking on Friday shortly after observing Juma’at prayers at the Command Mosque, Dr. Matawalle conveyed President Tinubu’s deep appreciation for the troops’ patriotism, courage, and remarkable successes in decimating bandit formations across the Northwest. “Mr. President specifically asked me to tell you that you have done exceedingly well,” he said. “Most of the key bandit leaders and their foot soldiers have been neutralised through your gallant effort. “What remains now are a few scattered elements, and the Commander-in-Chief has directed that these remnants must be wiped out completely. “He assures you of every necessary support — logistics, e...

The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff. This narrative is entirely false, deliberately misleading, and inconsistent with actual market dynamics. For the avoidance of doubt, the factor that prompted the price adjustment was our own reduction of PMS gantry and coastal prices on November 6. The subsequent change in pump prices is now being wrongly attributed to a tariff decision in an attempt to distort the facts and misinform the public. To reiterate, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on November 6, reduced its PMS gantry price from N877 to N828 per litre, representing a 5.6 per cent decrease, and its coastal price from N854 to N806 per litre. These changes were publicly announced across major media platforms, including, but not limited to, The Punch, Vanguard, The Cable, Daily Trust,...

Photo caption: L-R: Bukola Oluyadi, GH, Customer Expweience & Value management, Polaris Bank; Ebunola Anozie, Founder/CEO, C.O.P.E; Sandra Okoli, Sector Lead, Telecomms, Power and Infrastructure, Polaris Bank at the C.O.P.E’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos recently.         The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) has marked three decades of pioneering work in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.   The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, the organisation’s longstanding partner and lead sponsor.   Speaking at the event, Emeritus Professor Osato Giwa Osagie, Chairman of C.O.P.E’s Board of Trustees, recounted his first meeting with the Founder, Mrs. Ebunola Anozie, describing her as “a persuasive and passionate woman whose vision has changed the narrative of brea...

By Blaise Udunze Is Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, economically broke? It is a question no patriotic citizen wants to confront, yet one that confronts every Nigerian daily at the fuel pump, the market stall, the school gate, the hospital reception, and increasingly, in the national accounts. The country’s fiscal reality is no longer a debate in economic circles alone; it is a lived experience for millions and a gathering storm for future generations.   To understand the gravity of the nation’s situation, one must look beyond political speeches and interrogate Nigeria’s borrowing patterns, revenue profile/debt numbers, public spending, and the economic behavior of both federal and state governments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s. administration. What emerges is a troubling picture as taxation is squeezing small businesses, borrowing is mortgaging the nation’s tomorrow, and shockingly, the trillions shared among federal, state, and local governments every month translate int...

The newly reconstituted 14-member Governing Council of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, chaired by Emeritus Prof. Kamaldeen Balogun, held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, 13th November, 2025, with a commitment to build on its impressive achievements. The 12th Governing Council was reconstituted by His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, in recognition of the progress and development the 46-year-old Polytechnic continues to record. The reconstitution reflects the confidence and trust the Governor has in the Council’s ability to further advance the institution. While acknowledging and appreciating the returning members of the 11th Governing Council for their selfless and commendable service, the Chairman, Emeritus Prof. Kamaldeen Balogun, urged members to uphold the trust reposed in them by His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON. In his words, “We are here based on trust. I had initially withdrawn my interest to return, but the Governor insisted on retaining the ‘winning team’...

  By Benjamin Francis    The recent bestowal of a Professional Doctorate in Leadership (Energy Law) and the Global Sustainable Leadership Award upon Engr. Gbenga Komolafe at the House of Lords in London represents far more than mere personal recognition. These distinguished honours serve as a powerful international endorsement of transformative leadership that has profoundly reshaped Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector through strategic vision and measurable, impactful results.   When Engr. Komolafe assumed leadership of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in 2021, he inherited a sector plagued by regulatory uncertainty and deep investor skepticism. The recent enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act presented both a formidable challenge and a golden opportunity to fundamentally transform how Nigeria’s vast petroleum resources were governed and developed.   His immediate focus centered on establishing the NUPRC as a modern, facilitative regula...