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As the race for the August 15, 2026, governorship election enters a decisive phase, Governor Ademola Adeleke has concluded plans to unveil a robust 52-member campaign council to spearhead his re-election bid. This strategic move marks the formal activation of the Governor’s political machinery under the banner of the Accord Party, following his high-profile […]
In a significant step toward eradicating open defecation through innovation, the Lagos State Government has officially secured a partnership with a 24-year-old Mathematics graduate from the University of Ibadan (UI), Adetokunbo Ogunnoiki, to map public toilets across the megacity. The deal, which was approved on the spot by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water […]
The protracted leadership tussle within the Labour Party (LP) reached a new climax on Tuesday as Julius Abure vehemently rejected a Court of Appeal judgment that affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s legitimate leader. The appellate court, sitting in Abuja, dismissed Abure’s appeal and imposed a ₦10 million fine against him for what […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a 38-year-old man in Lagos for allegedly parading himself as a legal practitioner and using a forged Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal to authenticate several legal documents. The suspect was arrested at a high-end business district following a whistleblowing tip and a subsequent sting operation […]
Former Zamfara State Governor and Chairman of the Board of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has issued a stern warning against compromising on security matters. Speaking at a security summit and fundraising event in Abuja on Tuesday, he emphasized that national safety is too critical to be treated with anything less than absolute priority. […]
Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Orji Uzor Kalu on his 66th birthday, commending his contributions to governance, business and national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president described Kalu as a long-time ally whose resilience, vision, and industry have left a lasting impact on Abia […]
Nonye Soludo has called on Nigerian youths to embrace their talents and creativity as tools for driving development and addressing societal challenges. In a statement issued on Tuesday to commemorate World Creativity and Innovation Day, she encouraged young people to think beyond conventional approaches and use innovation to create opportunities and improve their communities. Soludo, […]
University of Lagos has inaugurated a Geosciences Centre of Excellence, described as the first of its kind in Nigeria, through a collaboration involving Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board. The facility, commissioned on April 17, 2026, is expected to strengthen research, training, and […]
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced plans to commence nationwide primaries ahead of the May 30 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission for political parties to conclude candidate selection. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after the party’s 108th National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja, where leaders also emphasised the […]
A new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Cross River State, prompting health authorities to activate emergency response measures and begin contact tracing. The State Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar, stating that the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working with Lafarge. According to him, the individual arrived […]
