Lagos Assembly: Obasa presides over 4-member plenary
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is currently presiding over plenary with four other members at the chamber.
2027: Yiaga Africa tasks INEC, NOA, CSOs on improving voter participation, others
AS voter apathy and issues of disenfranchisement continue to mar the electoral process with 2027 general elections fast approaching, an election observer, Yiaga Africa, Thursday, tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Civil Society and other stakeholders to improve on voter participation.
NAPS condemns media outlet over unverified report on a polytechnic
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has strongly condemned what it described as an unverified report on alleged result and certificate racketeering at polytechnic.
New tax reform bills will boost economy, improve living standards – Senator Lado
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, has assured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform bills, currently under public hearing at the National Assembly, will significantly enhance economic growth and improve the standard of living for all citizens.
Ramadan: NAFDAC warns against chemical ripening of fruits
The coordinator urged consumers to be vigilant and avoid buying fruits ripened with chemicals due to the health risks.
Afenifere to Tinubu: Fortify security around NAFDAC DG, Adeyeye
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to strengthen security around the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, following alleged threats to her life.
Badenoch searching for relevance, appointed self ‘saviour of western civilisation’ – UK PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a sharp retort to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday, dismissing her assertion that he had followed her advice on cutting the aid budget.
Fubara calls for accountability from leaders, citizens in tackling Nigeria’s challenges
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir (Dr) Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, has called for shared responsibility in tackling Nigeria’s deep-rooted socio-political challenges, urging both leaders and citizens to take ownership of the nation’s progress.
EU will ‘do the same’ if US maintains tariff hikes – French finance minister
“Even if it is not in the general interest, we too must protect our interests and the interests of the countries of the Union,” Lombard said.
Women groups, others condemn withdrawal of Meranda’s security details
The ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly deepened on Thursday morning following the withdrawal of police escorts assigned to Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.
N/Korea behind $1.5bn cryptocurrency heist, says FBI
“FBI refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor,’ the FBI said in a public announcement.
