Mile 12 Market Thrives Amidst Vehicular Restriction for Lagos LG Polls Despite the total vehicular movement restriction imposed across Lagos State for the Local Government Elections, the popular Mile 12 International Market is experiencing a bustling Saturday, with traders reporting brisk business. The market, a major hub for perishable food items, appears largely unaffected by […]
Lagos LG Polls: Late Arrival of Party Agents Causes Delays in Agboyi-Ketu The conduct of the ongoing Local Government elections in Lagos State has been met with early delays in parts of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, primarily attributed to the late arrival of party agents at several polling units. This development, observed as voting […]
Robust Security Deployed Across Lagos as LG Polls Get Underway A heavy security presence has been deployed across Lagos State, including at the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) headquarters and polling units, as the Local Government elections commenced today, Saturday, July 12, 2025. The intensified security measures are aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, […]
Ondo Police Command Dismisses Allegations of N39,000 Fee for Lagos LG Poll Deployment The Ondo State Police Command has vehemently denied allegations that it collected a sum of N39,000 from officers for their deployment to the upcoming Local Government elections in Lagos State. The denial comes amidst preparations for the July 12, 2025, Lagos LG […]
Nigeria, US Hold High-Level Talks to De-escalate Visa Tensions After New Restrictions In a diplomatic move aimed at easing recent visa tensions, Nigeria and the United States held a high-level meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, to discuss the new visa restrictions imposed on Nigerian citizens by the US. The dialogue underscores efforts […]
Nigerians Face Stricter Visa Regimes from US, UAE, Canada as Major Nations Tighten Immigration Controls Nigerians are contending with increasingly stringent visa requirements from key international destinations, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Canada, marking a significant shift in global immigration policies impacting travel, business, and educational opportunities. These new hurdles, largely effective […]
Nigerian Army Neutralizes 60 Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno Offensive In a significant blow to extremist groups in Nigeria’s North-East, the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized at least 60 Boko Haram terrorists following a fierce engagement in Bita, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on Friday, May 30, 2025. The operation, which involved both ground […]
Financial Fraud Under Scrutiny: Senate Investigates N1.3 Trillion Loss from CBEX Collapse and Ponzi Epidemic In a decisive move to address the escalating wave of financial scams and protect unsuspecting citizens, the Nigerian Senate has launched a comprehensive probe into the proliferation of Ponzi schemes across the country, specifically highlighting the recent collapse of CryptoBridge […]
Information Minister Refutes Claims: Tinubu Never Ordered Journalists’ Arrests Despite Media Criticisms The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has strongly refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ever ordered the arrest or harassment of journalists, regardless of the nature of their criticism or reportage. The Minister made this assertion on […]
Boosting School Safety: Nasarawa SUBEB Partners NSCDC for Enhanced Protection of Pupils and Infrastructure In a proactive move to safeguard educational environments across the state, the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) has officially partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance security in primary schools. The collaboration aims to […]
Jigawa Earmarks ₦4.2 Billion for Proactive Flood Emergency Response Amidst NiMet Warning The Jigawa State Government has announced a substantial allocation of ₦4.2 billion for flood mitigation and emergency response services, as the state braces for anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the 2025 rainy season. The proactive measure follows predictions by the Nigerian […]
Ibadan in Mourning: Olubadan Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Dies at 90, One Year After Coronation The revered traditional ruler of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has passed away at the age of 90. His demise, confirmed in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, comes barely two days after he […]
President Tinubu Mourns Olubadan Olakulehin, Hails Monarch’s Legacy of Bridging Tradition and Modernity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. The monarch’s […]
83% of Nigerians Express Distrust in Tinubu’s Government, NASS, Judiciary – Survey Reveals A new national survey by the Africa Polling Institute (API) has revealed a pervasive and alarming level of public distrust in key governmental institutions in Nigeria, with 83 percent of citizens expressing little to no confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal […]
Ibadan Circular Road Poised to Be Game-Changer for Oyo’s Economy, Says Commissioner The ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project in Ibadan is set to become a monumental game-changer for Oyo State’s economy, according to Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, the State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. The Commissioner, speaking on Friday, July 4, […]
Tinubu to Military: Crush All Threats to Nigeria’s Unity Without Hesitation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a resolute directive to the Nigerian military and other security agencies, ordering them to decisively confront and defeat all elements threatening the nation’s unity and peace. The President’s firm mandate, delivered through Vice President Kashim Shettima, came on […]
APC Can Defeat Atiku, ADC Needs Unpredictable Candidate – Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, has offered a sharp analysis of the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is capable of defeating former Vice President […]
NDPC Slams ₦766 Million Fine on MultiChoice for Egregious Data Privacy Violations The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a hefty fine of ₦766,242,500 (Seven Hundred and Sixty-Six Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) on MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, for multiple breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection […]
50 Percent of Drugs in Circulation Are Fake, Warns Pharmacists’ Association The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised a grave alarm, disclosing that over 50 percent of medicines currently in circulation across the country may be fake or substandard. This shocking revelation, made by the National Chairman of the ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh […]
Lagos Seals Lekki School Over Environmental Violation, Cites Wastewater Pollution The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against environmental pollution in the affluent Lekki axis, sealing a school in the area over the unlawful discharge of wastewater. The enforcement, carried out by relevant state environmental agencies, underscores the government’s renewed commitment to ensuring environmental […]