PROMAD Infotech Foundation, a leading civic tech and youth development organisation, has commended the Federal Government on the inauguration of the committee for the reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. A statement by Oluwatosin Akinnuoye, Communications Assistant, Promad Infotech Foundation stated that last week, the Minister for Youth Development, Mr Ayo Wisdom…
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences on the death of a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), saying the state has lost a great son. The late Captain Olubolade, also a former Minister of Police Affairs and a governorship aspirant in the state, died on Sunday at…
By Hon Bamidele Sallam THE BACKGROUND THE FACTS EDE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY IN CONTEXT By the grace of God, as a lawmaker representating Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly, I have been able to facilitate programmes and projects worth several billions of Naira between last year…
By Adewale Olajide In February 2025, the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), Dr. Rasaq Akindele, announced plan by the agency to conduct a comprehensive eye screening and examinations for students of public schools in the state. It was the first of its kind, and to address curiosity, Dr. Akindele explained…
The Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has attacked the All Progressive Congress (APC) for persistent blackmail of the judiciary , daring the opposition to produce evidence of PDP court action against the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN). The party in a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon….
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has stated that for two years, Zamfara students were unable to write WAEC or NECO due to N3.2bn owed. Speaking on Wednesday on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the governor painted a dire picture of the situation he met on assumption of office in May 2023. “We had to settle WAEC…
The move comes amid a spike in rents, which has pushed housing costs beyond the reach of millions of residents. Like some states in Nigeria, Lagos suffers a housing deficit but the government says it is working to address the situation. The Lagos State Government has once more cautioned against the collection of tenancy agreement…
Peter Obi has commended the registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, for admitting to glitches in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) but said such errors should be avoided in the future. Oloyede had, in a rare admission while fighting back tears, said some errors affected candidates’ performance in…
In today’s interconnected world, the power of a passport is more than just a matter of convenience, but also it’s a symbol of global access, mobility, and opportunity. For international travellers, business professionals, students, and even governments, the strength of a passport determines how easily citizens can move across borders, engage with the world, and…
Borders are meant to define nations but some of them define danger. From jungle-covered death traps to militarized zones bristling with landmines, the world’s most dangerous borders are not just lines on a map—they’re life-or-death gambles. Every year, thousands of people risk everything crossing these boundaries, hoping for freedom, safety, or survival. Some make it….
