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The Edwin Clark University (ECU), Kiagbodo, Delta State, has conferred the degree of Doctor of Management Science D. MSc (Honoris Causa) in Entrepreneurial Finance and Management on the founder of Ultra Goldfield Logistics Limited, United Kingdom, Mr. ‘Bade Adeshina. Adeshina was conferred with the honorary degree on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the ECU auditorium shortly after the combined convocation lecture entitled “Africa’s Digital Destiny: Building Human Capital for a Connected Future.” The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Davide Daser, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute. ‘Bade Adeshina holds B.Sc and M.Sc degrees. He is…

The atmosphere was tense. Angry-looking residents carrying banners with inscriptions such as “No Corridor”, “We want development but not the Corridor”, and “Don’t render us homeless” formed a defence line facing the section from which they expected the governor to address them. Government officials settled into their seats ahead of his arrival, as journalists milled around, their conversations hushed. The programme anchor did his best to calm what he perceived as frayed nerves, encouraging the people to be optimistic in their expectations. The governor was on his way, and soon their concerns would be heard. And then the moment came.…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, has charged the Nigerian Navy and other armed forces recruitment committees to conduct rigorous and proper profiling of candidates to prevent criminals and undesirable elements from infiltrating the military. Speaking on Thursday in Ibadan while receiving a courtesy visit from the Nigerian Navy recruitment team for parts of the South-West, the Deputy Governor emphasised that the prevailing security challenges in the country demand diligent screening of those entrusted with national security. “Nigeria is facing serious security threats, and we cannot afford to pollute the armed forces with individuals of questionable…

As a legal practitioner observing the ongoing controversy surrounding the PDP Ibadan Elective Convention, it is necessary to clarify the issues at stake and examine the matter strictly from a legal standpoint. Public debates are often driven by emotion, political pressure, or ultimatums, but the law is framed on facts. Having reviewed the contending issues against the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 and the PDP Constitution, I offer the following legal opinion. That the validity of the PDP Ibadan Convention is resting on 3 exclusive legal tripod. 1) Whether INEC was notified at least 21 days before the…

The Joint Security Stakeholders for Oyo, Ogun, Lagos and Osun states have reassured residents of the South-West states and travellers that there will be adequate security and safety of lives and properties around their shared border areas and highways during and beyond the yuletide. The committee gave this assurance on Friday while briefing newsmen after the fifth edition of annual security stakeholders’ meeting held at the McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. Special Adviser on Security to the Governor of Oyo State, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) and his Ogun State counterpart, AIG Olusola Subair (rtd), announced…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his government is creating many opportunities for women to take leadership roles in the state. He declared that his government has always been in support of initiatives and efforts that can help improve female participation in governance. The governor stated this on Friday, when he received members of the TOS Foundation, who paid a courtesy visit to his office, saying “I am fully in support of every effort to increase women’s participation in politics.” According to Governor Makinde, women occupy important positions in his administration, with the Secretary to the State…

Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has charged the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, to remain steadfast, confront emerging challenges with courage, and reposition the party for peace, progress, and national stability. General Babangida gave the advice when Turaki led a delegation of selected members of the National Working Committee (NWC) on a courtesy visit to his Hilltop residence in Minna. He commended the party leadership for deeming it fit to commiserate with the government and people of Niger State in what he described as one of their…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its retail outlets in Lagos and Abuja. TheCable observed on Thursday that petrol price dropped to N900 per litre in Lagos and N940 per litre in Abuja. The national oil company reduced the price of the product by N10 and N5, from the previous prices of N910 per litre in Lagos and N945 in Abuja, respectively. In Lagos, the company dropped the price of the product to N910 per litre at its Apple Junction branch, Ago Palace Way. Similarly, in…

The President of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), Mr. Nathaniel Msen Awuapila, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to heighten collaborative efforts toward ending insecurity in Nigeria, describing peacebuilding as a shared national responsibility that demands decisive leadership and multi-stakeholder partnership. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 19th International Annual Conference and General Assembly of SPSP, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Abiola Ajimobi Resource Centre, University of Ibadan, Awuapila urged the Federal Government to prioritize peace as the foundation for economic stability, social development, and national cohesion. Addressing participants at the four-day…

A renewed wave of online conversations has thrust former presidential candidate and 2027 hopeful, Gbenga Hashim, back into national focus as Nigerians revisit a major national security proposal he made more than four years ago. The discussions, trending under the hashtag #HashimSecurityVision, have dominated the platform X (formerly Twitter) over the past 24 hours. The resurgence follows the reappearance of Hashim’s 2021 recommendation urging the Nigerian government to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with friendly nations. At the time, he argued such an alliance would provide Nigeria with access to global intelligence frameworks, advanced surveillance and combat technologies,…