Voting has officially commenced in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship Primary Election for the 2025 Local Government elections, with activities in full swing at the Party Secretariat in ACME Road, Ogba, Lagos. The primary elections, which are a crucial step in preparing for the upcoming Local Government polls, have so far been marked by […]
The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day was a resounding success, with Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem taking center stage and winning the coveted Best Dressed Female and Male titles, respectively. The event, which was held on Friday, May 9, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos, was […]
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has emphasized the need for sustained investments in the education, working conditions, and leadership opportunities of nurses in Africa. This, he said, is crucial to addressing the challenges confronting the nursing profession on the continent and ensuring the future of healthcare […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the significant transformation of Abuja’s infrastructure since his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Wike made this statement on Saturday while inspecting several ongoing projects in the territory, highlighting the President’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure to the nation’s capital. […]
The Lagos State Government has commenced demolition exercise in Ikeja GRA, targeting illegal structures, including shanties and unapproved buildings, due to security and planning concerns. The exercise, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, aims to restore safety, order, and proper urban planning in the […]
Former Senator Shehu Sani has expressed strong disapproval of the Nigerian security apparatus’s practice of diverting defence budgets to build shopping malls, hotels, and universities. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday night, Senator Sani emphasized that every penny allocated to defence and security should be utilized solely for defending the nation […]
In a bid to address the pressing issues affecting the North West region, the seven Governors of the zone met in Kaduna on Friday night to discuss and develop strategies to tackle insecurity, unemployment, and excessive drug use. The meeting, which was held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, aimed to foster collaboration and cooperation […]
A devastating attack by suspected herdsmen has left at least nine farmers dead in two villages in Benue State, Nigeria. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, numbering over 20, stormed Jato-Acka […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has vehemently denied allegations of cultism levelled against him, describing the claims as “spurious, defamatory, malicious, unfounded, and grossly misleading.” Idahosa’s denial comes in response to a viral video shared by one Emmanuel Agbogun, who alleged that the deputy governor and other notable figures from […]
Governor Babagana Zulum has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across the area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive, which takes effect immediately, is part of the ongoing efforts to address the security concerns in the region. According to a statement released by Malam Dauda Iliya, the […]
