Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo Confident of Securing APC Governorship Ticket for Ogun State 2027

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent interview with Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese‑Ijebu, she expressed unwavering confidence in her ability to secure the party’s nomination and ultimately win the…

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Warns Students Against “Standing Together” During Ramadan

Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) has issued a notice cautioning students against standing together in male–female pairs during the holy month of Ramadan. In the circular dated February 20, 2026, the university’s Academic Branch stated that any boy and girl found “standing together” as a couple during Ramadan would face immediate action, including the arrangement of…

Senate Panel Recommends ₦30 Billion Increase for INEC Ahead of 2027 General Elections

The Senate Committee on Electoral Matters has recommended an additional ₦30 billion allocation to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of intensified preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The recommendation, presented during budget deliberations at the National Assembly, seeks to strengthen the electoral body’s operational readiness, logistics, and technological infrastructure ahead of what…

FUTMINNA SUG Suspends Okada Operations Indefinitely at Gidan Kwano Campus Over Fare Hike Dispute

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Federal University of Technology Minna has announced the temporary suspension of all bike (Okada) operations within the Gidan Kwano Campus, citing persistent fare violations and non-compliance by operators. In an official notice addressed to students, the Union confirmed that the suspension will take effect from Thursday, February 26, 2026,…

From Setback to Triumph: UNILAG Graduate Who Quit OAU After CGPA Dropped Below 1.0 Bags First-Class Degree in Education Economics

In a defining story of resilience and academic rebirth, Akano Abisola Elizabeth has graduated from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a First-Class honours degree in Education Economics, overturning a difficult chapter in her early university life where she was forced to withdraw from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) due to extremely low academic standing. Abisola’s…

US Escalates Pressure on Nigeria After Damning Congressional Report

The United States has escalated diplomatic and security pressure on Nigeria after a strongly worded congressional report was formally submitted to Donald Trump, raising fresh concerns about bilateral relations between the two countries. According to officials familiar with the development, the report—compiled by members of the U.S. Congress—outlined concerns spanning security cooperation, governance standards, human…