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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has taken a firm jab at former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of contributing to Nigeria’s poverty crisis during his tenure. Sanwo-Olu’s response follows Obi’s recent remarks during a lecture at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, where he claimed ...
...Agency seizes massive shipment of cannabis, intercepts Saudi-bound cocaine The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled a significant drug distribution network, recovering illicit substances worth ¦ 1.042 billion after a high-profile raid on a luxury hotel in Lagos. The operation, conducted between the night of April 25 and the early hours of ...
...Says opposition’s poor organisation, not Tinubu, to blame for political realignments By Sodiq Adelakun The Presidency has responded to growing criticism from opposition figures, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), regarding the recent defections of key political figures to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Sunday, the government dismissed claims ...
By Seun Ibiyemi Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Lagos, Kaduna, Kogi, and Oyo states from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, with a Stable outlook for all four states. The decision, announced on the agency’s website, follows the recent upgrade of Nigeria’s sovereign rating to ‘B’ from ‘B-’ on ...
By Matthew Denis Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. He joins a distinguished group of global business leaders tasked with driving investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his acceptance, the prominent African industrialist expressed his ...
By Seun Ibiyemi Staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) have called off their strike after intervention from the Federal Government. The workers had initiated the strike in protest against poor working conditions, which resulted in flight disruptions and left passengers stranded. However, the industrial action was suspended following a meeting with the Minister of ...
Transcorp Power Plc, formerly known as Transcorp Power Limited, has posted an impressive first-quarter result for 2025, with pre-tax profits climbing to ¦ 43.283 billion. This marks a year-on-year increase of 50.43 per cent compared to the ¦ 28.772 billion reported in the first quarter of 2024. Net profit also showed remarkable growth, rising by ...
...Warns Obi, Otti to abide by Supreme Court ruling Embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure has declared that he remains firmly in charge of the party, insisting that there is no leadership vacuum or legitimate alternative to his authority. Speaking through the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, at a media briefing ...
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has again failed to appear before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, despite reportedly being in Abuja for official engagements. Thursday’s no-show marks the second consecutive time the retired naval officer has declined the committee’s invitation, prompting growing irritation and ...
Lagos, with a GDP of $259 billion, a population of 25 million, four seaports, and business-friendly government policies, is a prime destination for investors, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. During his address on Wednesday at Harvard Business School, Sanwo-Olu underlined the state’s potential, stating, “Lagos is a place where people come with nothing and leave ...
...Says strikes in institutions to become past tense By Matthew Denis The Federal Government has released N50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the payment of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday, signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of ...
Air Peace Airlines has announced the suspension of all flight operations across Nigeria in response to a strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), leading to major disruptions at airports nationwide. The strike, which commenced on April 22, 2025, has left thousands of passengers stranded, with many expressing frustration over the lack of communication from ...
...As state dumps PDP after 26 years, realigns with federal power ...APC welcomes defection of Gov, other PDP bigwigs ...Finally, Delta is APC — Keyamo celebrates defection as breakthrough for ruling party ...Dele Momodu blasts defections, accuses ruling party of coercion A seismic shake-up has rocked Delta State’s political terrain as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his ...
By Omobolaji Adekunle The Ogun State Government on Tuesday arraigned the suspended Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi, over multiple charges relating to alleged land grabbing activities in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. Oba Owolabi, a coronet monarch and member of the Egba Traditional Council, is currently under suspension by the Council. The state’s ...
...Says Blue Line Rail has transported over two million passengers The Lagos State Government has spent a total of N14.9 billion over the past six years to subsidise public transport fares, directly supporting over 60 million passengers and improving access to mobility across the state. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, ...
...Defends role in rejecting Rivers emergency declaration ...Says NASS won’t discuss sub judice matters The Senate has issued a sharp response to recent remarks by Pastor Tunde Bakare, cautioning the prominent cleric against using what it described as “political frustrations” to discredit the 10th National Assembly. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Chairman of ...
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art dialysis centre at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, describing the facility as a transformative boost to healthcare delivery across the state. The new centre was made possible through the support of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and His Love ...
...Says opposition creating ‘political entertainment’ for Nigerians to enjoy As Nigeria’s political landscape heats up in anticipation of the 2027 general elections, signs of potential opposition unity have sparked reactions from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s spokesperson in the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed recent coalition talks among opposition figures as ...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revoked the recognition of 574 secondary schools across Nigeria, citing significant involvement in examination malpractices. This decision effectively bars these schools from participating in the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and any other examinations organised by WAEC. Speaking at a press conference held at ...
...He was more than a spiritual leader — Northern CAN By our Correspondents The world is united in mourning following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Revered as a spiritual giant and a global voice for peace and justice, his passing has triggered a flood ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a full-scale investigation after suspected arsonists set fire to the Ilesa High Court 2 in Ilesa West Local Government Area, reducing the entire facility to rubble and destroying sensitive judicial documents in the process. The attack, which occurred late Sunday night, led to the ...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that the death toll from the collapse of a three-storey building in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos has climbed to seven. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that 13 people have so far been rescued from ...
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has voiced strong objections to the proposed Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Bill currently under review by the National Assembly, cautioning that its provisions could negatively impact Nigeria’s export and manufacturing industries. The bill seeks to impose a ban on the ...
