Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged stronger partnerships among government agencies, private investors, and development partners to tackle flooding and strengthen Lagos’ resilience to climate change. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at the World Habitat Day 2025 celebration held at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State, Khamis Darazo, has urged the party’s national leadership and the Presidency to prevent the possible exit of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, warning that his departure would be a major political setback for the ruling party. Darazo made […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his administration’s determination to complete the 62.65-kilometre Port Harcourt Ring Road project, assuring residents that the setbacks delaying its progress will not derail its completion. Fubara gave the assurance on Monday during an inspection of the project at the Eneka Flyover section in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. He […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government, Benibo Anabraba, to protect the interests of the state and discharge his duties with honour, respect, and responsibility. Fubara gave the directive while swearing in Anabraba at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. The event followed […]
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, has urged the judiciary to accelerate the trial of corruption cases, warning that prolonged proceedings weaken Nigeria’s anti-graft campaign. Aliyu made the appeal on Monday at the opening of a two-day workshop and capacity-building programme for judicial officers […]
A Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday fixed November 27, 2025, for the hearing of a suit challenging the validity of the February 22 local government election conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). The case, filed by Onibonokuta Saheed and seven others on behalf of chairmen and councillors elected […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is ready to return to the negotiation table with the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing nationwide strike. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the union’s position on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, confirming that government officials had reached out to initiate fresh discussions. […]
Academic activities were on Monday grounded at three federal universities in Ogun State as lecturers complied with the national directive of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to begin a two-week warning strike. The affected institutions include Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun; Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB); and Olabisi Onabanjo University […]
U.S. President, Donald J. Trump has declared that he is “ready” to strike a peace deal with Iran, signaling openness to renewed diplomatic engagement if Tehran shows willingness to cooperate. Speaking during a press event on Monday, Trump said the time had come for a “new chapter” in relations with the Islamic Republic […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has strongly defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against claims that he harbours hatred toward Igbo people, describing such accusations as false and politically motivated. Speaking at a public forum on national unity and development, Kalu praised President Tinubu’s administration for what he […]
