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By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority is set to commence stakeholder training on its newly introduced Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPPS) as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with Lagos State’s fully digitised planning permit regime.The sensitisation and training programme, scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Adeyemi Bero ...
By Imisioluwa AfunmisoThe Lagos State police command has announced the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khan Salihu, who until his passing served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration.According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, DCP Salihu died on ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The Nigerian for Women Program-Scale Up project, an economic empowerment initiative of the Federal Government in collaboration with the Kwara State Government, has began entry into communities in Ifelodun local government area. This initiative is for women aged 18 years and above with means of livelihood to join Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) ...
By Muyideen Aliyu Kwara State Government has urged residents to support efforts to protect the possibility of heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of the state. This was made known by the State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, said the warning became necessary following flood alerts issued by the NIMET, NIHSA and the ...
By Imisioluwa AfunmisoThe Lagos State Health District V has intensified efforts to improve environmental health standards with a capacity-building training for sanitarians on effective healthcare waste management across Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) within the district.The training, held at the Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat on Thursday, focused on equipping environmental health personnel ...
By Precious Mark The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric tricycles as part of efforts to improve public transportation and reduce logistics pressure across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this in a statement on Monday while receiving a delegation of The Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ...
… says Justice Lifu is a threat to democracy By Precious Mark The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned against what it described as attempts to use the judiciary to undermine democracy and destabilise Nigeria’s political system, following the ongoing legal dispute over the alleged deregistration of the party and four others. The NDC, in ...
By Precious Mark The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday was reported to have ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), following a ruling that the parties failed to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration in Nigeria. ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Zamfara State Government has suspended the Rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara, Dr. Sirajo Shinkafi, over allegations of misconduct and insubordination. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Monday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada. According to the statement, the decision ...
By Ismail Azeez The Network of Osun Civil Society Groups has called on the Inspector-General of Police to immediately redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, citing growing concerns over political tension and declining public confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. They made the call on Monday at a ...
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N2.257 trillion to the Federal Government, State Governments and the 774 Local Government Councils as revenue collected in April 2026. This was approved during the meeting of the Federal Executive Agency (FAAC) in Abuja recently. The sum of the revenue distributable, according to the ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The declaration was approved by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Tune. ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday visited the family of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and the Katsina State Government to offer condolences over his death. The visit was conducted on behalf of the Chief of Defence ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised to complete the recovery of Aba through the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road, two major routes linking the commercial city to neighbouring states. Otti made the promise on Sunday during a special Mass held at Christ the King Catholic Church. The event ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has cautioned motorists plying the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway against excessive speeding following the near completion of rehabilitation work on the corridor. Mr Babatunde Gold, the Itori Unit Commander of the FRSC, gave the warning in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Ota. Gold said improved road conditions ...
There is a golden reward for every wise choice, especially for consumers who value quality products that help them create wholesome, delicious meals for their families. Building on this belief, Golden Terra Oil has launched the Get Gold Promo, a nationwide consumer reward campaign that gives shoppers free Terra Gold seasoning packs with every qualifying ...
By Precious Mark The Presidency has dismissed viral reports claiming that terrorists attacked a school and abducted students in Kautikari community, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, describing the claims as false and misleading. The clarification was shared in a fact-check issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and ...
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has condemned the kidnapping incident at the ”Vegetable Market” area of the Airport road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Patrick Ebojele, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin. ...
Residents of Akwakuma community in Owerri, Imo State, have celebrated a remarkable humanitarian initiative that has introduced digital learning opportunities to local school children. Through a public fundraising campaign led by Christabelle Chiamaka Ogbonna, a fully equipped computer laboratory was successfully established at Akwakuma Community Primary School. The project attracted support from individuals and well-wishers ...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described Olubukola Babajide, as a shining example of Nigerian excellence whose achievements continue to project the country’s positive image on the global stage. Babajide, Founder of Crystal Options Ltd and Female Techpreneur, was named in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List and recognised for her outstanding services ...
The Kogi Government will reclaim the state’s forests from criminal elements, Gov. Ahmed Ododo, has said. Ododo made the declaration during a visit to the training camp of the newly recruited Forest Guard trainees on Sunday in Lokoja ”There will be no safe haven for terrorists, bandits and other violent criminals operating within the state. ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Commons Congress (APC) has urged the police and other security agencies to intensify surveillance on political activities in the state, including conducting stop-and-search operations on Accord Party-branded vehicles. The party made the call while reacting to allegations by the Accord Party that the APC was ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 60-year-old electrical technician, Mr. Olarewaju Olusegun Afolabi, in Ilorin. This was disclosed by the State Commandant, ...
