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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended an auto spare parts dealer, Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze, who was attempting to flee after being linked to a high-profile drug trafficking operation. Ubodoeze, previously on the run, was arrested on Thursday, 6th March, in Lagos after a multi-week manhunt, bringing an end to a ...
The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Sunday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara invited the Amaewhule-led members of the House of Assembly to a meeting. This was contained in a letter issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, and sent to newsmen. The letter, ...
...LP woos 36 Lagos lawmakers ahead of 2027 ...Slams APC’S alleged anti-democracy tactics By Sodiq Adelakun The reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is not backing down in his legal battle against the allegations that led to his ousting by 35 lawmakers on January 13, 2025. Obasa has taken his ...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday reassured women in the State that his administration will continue to empower women through deliberate action and policies for them to be seen and heard. He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering inclusiveness in ensuring gender equality for the progress and development of Lagos State in ...
...PDP condemns suspension, accuses Senate of cover-up ...Sen. Ireti Kingibe didn’t fight for Natasha because… — Shehu Sani By Sodiq Adelakun The Federal Government has intervened in the ongoing crisis between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the leadership of the Senate, announcing that it is actively engaging the National Assembly to mediate and broker peace. This ...
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured the Inland Containers Nigeria Ltd. (ICNL), Kaduna, of seamless movement of containers by rail from Apapa Port, to Kaduna and Kano. The NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said this while receiving the management team ...
...Approves N679bn for 13 road contracts ...Considers raising procurement limits to prioritise policy reforms By Seun Ibiyemi Following the suspension of medical aid from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Nigerian government has approved N10.3 billion to procure diabetes test kits, HIV drugs, and hospital equipment to address urgent healthcare needs. This ...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted FirstBank Group the official certificate to begin the construction of its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly headquarters in the prestigious Eko Atlantic City. The announcement came during the groundbreaking ceremony held on Wednesday. The towering 40-storey structure, set to become Nigeria’s tallest building, will incorporate cutting-edge technological features and eco-friendly designs, ...
...Says Osun Gov political pilgrimage to Pa Akande won’t solve political crisis ...Chief Akande calls for peace, implementation of rule of law By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has come under fire from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following his visit to former governor and APC national leader, Chief ...
...Abia PDP calls for immediate appointment of actg BoT Chair The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled its Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, over alleged anti-party activities. This decision was made by the Abia State chapter of the party after an emergency meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) on Tuesday. The ...
...Malaria costs Lagos families up to 3% of monthly earnings — Sanwo-Olu ...W’Bank, WHO support Lagos State’s new malaria pre-elimination programme By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State has become the first sub-national in the country to launch the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Programme. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the tech-driven health initiative being supported by ...
...Commissions 3.12km Oke-Erinja-Ilobi road ...Promises to award Sango-Ijoko-Akute road this week The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said his administration has constructed about 1000km of roads since its inception in 2019. He spoke at the commissioning of the 3.12 kilometers Oke-Erinja-Ilobi road in Yewa South Local Government Area of the state, even ...
...Says Fasola Agribusiness Hub designated Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has highlighted how the state is leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand its agricultural exports, positioning Oyo as a key player in agribusiness development. Speaking on Tuesday at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Headquarters ...
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, instructing him to re-present the 2025 budget for legislative consideration, in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling. The resolution was passed during a plenary session in Port Harcourt, following a motion moved by Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol. The lawmakers ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has dismissed sexual harassment claims levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Nwaebonyi, who was an eyewitness to the events in question, described the allegations as baseless and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of the Senate President. ...
By Sodiq Adelakun In a show of commitment to regional integration, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the ECOWAS Parliamentary Seminar in Lagos. The seminar on Monday, held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ...
...Meranda sworn-in as Deputy Speaker after resignation ...Obasa thanks supporters, urges unity in Lagos Assembly ...I resigned to save Assembly from further embarrassment – Meranda ...Obasa’s reinstatement a ‘show of shame’ — Lagos group By Sodiq Adelakun After weeks of intense political drama and power struggles within the Lagos State House of Assembly, the protracted ...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the procurement of a ¦ 2.5 billion satellite surveillance system to tackle illegal mining activities across the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, while briefing State House correspondents on the government’s latest initiative to curb unlicensed, unregulated, and underreported mining ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N860 per litre. The price cut comes amid a growing price war between major marketers and independent petroleum dealers, as well as fluctuations in global crude oil prices. The new ...
…Features webinar series, trivia challenges, live business series event …Women to Enjoy Discount Offerings on Cards, Loans …UBA Foundation to distribute care kits to secondary school pupils across Nigeria Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) with a series of impactful initiatives aimed ...
...Agrees to hold fresh LG poll after S’Court verdict ...Urges calm, assures residents of continued good governance ...Says State will implement court ruling once certified judgment is received Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt In compliance with a recent Supreme Court ruling that annulled the October 5, 2024, local government elections, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara ...
…Frustrated corps members criticise NYSC system, govt’s lack of follow-through on pledges ...Implementation like waiting for coming of Jesus — Corps members By Sodiq Adelakun In a move that has brewed frustration and disappointment among National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, the federal government has failed to fulfill its promise after five months of increasing ...
…Intercepts 1.829kg cocaine at Kano Airport ...Foils attempts to traffic illicit drugs to Istanbul By Sodiq Adelakun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for attempting to traffic a large consignment of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. ...
