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The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that the security situation in Plateau State remains under control following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North. Speaking at Radio House, Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris stated that the Federal Government extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as ...
News
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday led a walkathon in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Week. The exercise, which commenced at the Force Headquarters and ended at the Unity Fountain, attracted participation from senior officers, rank-and-file personnel, and members of the public. Organised under the theme “Together ...
Business
Nigerians planning Easter travel are facing a hike in transportation as airfares on major domestic routes across Nigeria have surged ahead of the Easter holiday, with some one way tickets climbing as high as N253,000, far above typical price ranges.Reports shows that fares on the busy Lagos–Abuja route, which usually range between ₦60,000 and ₦100,000 ...
Crime
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) from all traffic control and enforcement duties across the state.The directive is part of ongoing efforts to streamline traffic management operations and promote professionalism, accountability, and operational clarity among ...
Crime
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening security architecture in the state.The meeting, held at the Lagos House, marked Tijani’s first formal engagement with the governor since assuming office as the 42nd Commissioner of Police ...
Thriving Women
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, under the leadership of Commissioner Hon. Bolaji Dada, has reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to advancing the rights and empowerment of women and girls as the state celebrates International Women’s Day 2026.The event themed “Rights. Justice. Action, for ALL Women and Girls” with the ...
Crime
The Lagos State Police Command has kicked off activities for the 2026 national police day with a statewide sanitation exercise and a free medical outreach aimed at strengthening community relations and promoting public health. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, lead officers across various area commands in a coordinated clean-up operation. The exercise was carried ...
Energy
The Oyo State Government has responded to what it described as inaccurate statements made by the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, regarding the status of power projects in the state. The government said it was necessary to set the record straight in the interest of the public. It stated that the 11MW Independent ...
Politics
Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, late Hajiya Fatima Umma. Shettima joins a host of other eminent Nigerians across party divide who have commiserate with the former Governor. The Vice President who paid the El-Rufai ...
Education
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a new directive to regulate the conferment of honorary degrees, including an explicit ban on recipients using the Dr. prefix. This move is part of a broader effort to curb the indiscriminate award of academic honors and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s university system. Under the newly introduced ...
News
Fear and uncertainty have enveloped Ahiara community in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State after a family alleged repeated attacks, intimidation and threats to their lives by suspected Boko Haram members over the disappearance of a woman identified as Chinomso Paschalline Aguh. According to police extracts and affidavits obtained by journalists, the case ...
Int'l News
The German government has reportedly declined the appointment of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate, citing concerns over his past statements and public conduct. According to an exclusive report by Peoples Gazette, the decision followed his nomination by Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier in March. The report claims that German authorities rejected the nomination ...
Crime
A family in Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has alleged persistent attacks, threats and intimidation by suspected Boko Haram members following the disappearance of a woman identified as Chinomso Paschalline Aguh, said to be a key witness in an alleged sexual assault and criminal violence case. According to police extracts and ...
Crime
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, AIG Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, has decorated 6 newly promoted Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), charging them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and dedication in the discharge of their duties. The decoration ceremony, held at the Zone 2 Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, marked the official ...
News
Violence broke out in East London today as South Africans took to the streets protesting against the alleged coronation of a Nigerian national as “Igwe Ndigbo."The Nigeria King Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s coronation was instantly rejected and described as shocking, disrespectful and illegal by members of Eastern Cape Executive Council of Traditional Affairs, as such ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has strengthened grassroots efforts to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) through a sensitization and empowerment programme at Isheri-Oke Ayetoro Market. The team, led by Mr. Damilare Adewusi on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, engaged market leaders and selected “market champions” on prevention, ...
Finance
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced a two-week extension for the filing of individual annual income tax returns, moving the deadline from April 1 to April 14, 2026.This was made known in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at LIRS, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude.The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, stated ...
Africa
You may not have noticed it yet. Life is getting more expensive, and people are adjusting in ways they don’t always talk about. What used to feel like normal spending now requires more thought and planning. Little by little, priorities are changing and certain things are being pushed aside. If you look closely, you might ...
Politics
Former Oyo State Commissioner for Health and public sector reform advocate, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called for increased female representation in party leadership and governance. He made the call following a strategic meeting with leaders of the Oyo State Women’s Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. The meeting, held on the sidelines ...
Metro
A light-duty truck and a commercial motorcycle were involved in a collision on Monday at the Ikeja Under Bridge. The incident, which occurred beneath the busy overpass, left the motorcycle badly damaged after it became trapped under the truck. The rider, however, escaped with minor or no injuries, according to eyewitness accounts. Witnesses at the ...
