In his book, ‘From Opposition to Governing Party: Nigeria’s APC Merger Story’, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu (now of blessed memory) discussed the delicate negotiations that eventually culminated in the registration of the APC. Each of the merging parties and groups came with their own proposals, especially regarding the party’s acronym. “Each emerging partner wanted the new name to be as close as possible to its old name. In accepting the new name, each merging partner became satisfied only when it contributed at least one word. In accepting the name, All Progressives…
Day: May 2, 2025
Customs CG Adeniyi commissions renovated School, Health Centre in Lagos Community
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme tagged ‘Customs Cares’, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a newly renovated Local Authority Primary School and a Primary Healthcare Centre in the Sagbokoji community, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, was led by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to supporting its host communities through impactful development initiatives. “We are undertaking projects that will have direct impact on our schools and…
Friday Sermon: The Death Of A Great Scholar, A Tribute To Shaykh Abdur-Rashid Hadiyyatullah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! The president of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Shaykh Abdur-Rashid Hadiyyatullah, passed away on Monday, 28th April, 2025. He died after a brief illness in his home town, Iwo, Osun State, and he was 83. Respected servants of Allah! Shaykh Hadiyyatullah was born in…
Nigeria validates 2025 VNR on SDGs, launches progress report and inclusive Data Plan ….. UN, NGF, Stakeholders back Evidence-Based Approach to 2030 Agenda
Nigeria has officially validated its 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also launching the 2024 SDGs Progress Report and the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Action Plan, signaling a renewed national commitment to accelerating sustainable development ahead of the 2030 deadline. The validation event, held in Abuja, brought together top government officials, development partners, civil society actors, academia, and representatives of vulnerable groups in a demonstration of inclusive governance. Speaking at the event, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila emphasized…