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By Dare Samuel A refined wave is now stirring the political landscape of Ondo State, awakening the populace and indicating a significant shift from traditional political practises to a performance-driven approach. This marks the entry of an illustrious son of Akure land and immediate past Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, into the State’s political arena, specifically vying to become the Senator representing the Ondo Central Senatorial District. A careful review of his personality shows he is an amiable personality who strategically prioritises governmental and human driven goals in order to achieve expected and holistic results, rather…

Nigeria has won a $200 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group to fund a massive fiber-optic network expansion and digital skills initiative designed to spur job growth and bridge the country’s digital divide. Dubbed the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment, or D-VIBE, the project calls for laying 90,000 kilometers of open-access fiber nationwide. That would more than triple Nigeria’s backbone network to 120,000 kilometers from 30,000 kilometers today. The AfDB announced the approval Friday it will link all 774 local government areas including schools, hospitals, rural outposts and commercial centers to high-speed broadband. Cross-border connections…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has urged the United Nations (UN), to forge deeper ties with his administration, describing the partnership as essential to converting the State’s vulnerabilities into economic resilience in the midst of surging farmer-herder confclicts  and climate pressures. Speaking at Government House during a visit by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Governor Alia positioned Benue long dubbed Nigeria’s “food basket” as a linchpin in West Africa’s agricultural supply chain, now strained by conflicts displacing over 500,000 people. “We seek not charity, but collaboration; not isolated projects, but integrated systems; not temporary relief, but lasting transformation,” Alia said.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday condemned a rash of deadly attacks in some parts of the country, warning that unchecked terrorism and banditry threaten national unity and stability. In a statement posted to his official X account, Atiku decried the “continued acts of terrorism and brigandage” against civilians, urging authorities to treat the protection of lives and property as government’s top priority. “Renewed urgency, coordination, and resolve” are essential to restore public confidence, he said, while extending condolences to victims’ families. READ ALSO: US Trump ready to ‘unleash hell’ if Iran does not accept defeat NewsQuest reports that…

By Anule Emmanuel Young people fuel innovation, growth and stability worldwide. In Nigeria, where those aged 18 to 29 make up a quarter of the population, their inclusion could unlock economic potential—or exacerbate unemployment and unrest if ignored. Education, skills training and governance roles form the pillars of effective youth strategies. “Sustainable development hinges on youth well-being,” says Zahrah Rizwan, programme coordinator for youth engagement at Sri Lanka’s Youth Climate Action Network. “Nations must prioritize their issues to sustain economies.” Next Monday, the Federal Government and Lagos State will launch a dialogue on youth leadership in Abuja. Titled “Scaling Excellence:…

By O’tega Ogra There is a quiet shift happening in Nigeria’s education system. You will not find it in speeches neither will you find it in long policy documents. But if you look closely, you will see it in something far more difficult to dismiss. Evidence. Last week in San Francisco, at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) conference, data from classrooms in Jigawa State was presented before a global audience. Not projections. Not estimates. A record of what is happening inside a public system in Nigeria. That distinction matters. For years, much of what the world has understood…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday dismissed as “baseless fabrication” social-media claims that its chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, endorsed a partisan post on X (formerly Twitter). The commission in a statement by the Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary Adetayo Oketola stated categorically that Amupitan maintains no personal account on X and has never engaged in partisan commentary. “This contrived X post is a desperate attempt to impugn the integrity and neutrality of the Chairman,” INEC said in the statement, in the middle of preparations for upcoming polls and electoral reforms. INEC warned that cybercriminals have exploited fake accounts in…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday vowed to ease the economic pain afflicting Nigerians, blaming it on fallout from the Middle East war. The President stated this during his commissioning of key infrastructure in oil-rich Bayelsa State. Speaking at a civic reception after unveiling projects including a 60-megawatt gas-fired power plant, President Tinubu acknowledged soaring fuel prices and broader pressures. “Yes, I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel prices are biting hard,” he said. The President continued “Let’s just thank God together that we are better off listening to what is happening in Kenya and other African…

The Federal Government and Lagos State are teaming up for an inaugural Abuja Dialogue on Youth Leadership, a forum designed to elevate young leaders from rhetoric to national strategy. The event set for Monday under the theme “Scaling Excellence: Youth Leadership as Strategic Infrastructure for National Transformation,” will hold in Abuja. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President Stankey Nkwocha in a statement said the event precedes the Lagos Leadership Summit. It is part of the government’s deliberate push to treat youth development as core infrastructure for the country’s growth. Deputy Chief of Staff to the…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday extended birthday wishes to Aliko Dangote, the billionaire chairman of Dangote Group, praising the industrialist’s vision in turning Nigeria into a petrochemical and cement powerhouse. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu credited Dangote’s “entrepreneurial vision, resilience, innovation, and commitment to excellence” for transforming key sectors. He noted the $19 billion Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, which began operations last year and aims to end the country’s dependence on imported fuel, alongside cement plants spanning the continent that have created thousands of jobs and spurred infrastructure growth.…