2027 gov poll: Lagos groups reject Seyi Tinubu, endorse Alausa
TWO groups including the League of Concerned Lagosians, LCL, and Good Governance Initiative, have declined to endorse Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as their candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
Naira rises to N1,493/$ in official market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,493 per in the official foreign exchange market.
We’re working not to bring shame to PDP – Bauchi gov
Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State has said that he and other members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were committed not to bring shame to the party.
NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rain nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thundery and rainy weather activities across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
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A member of the House of Representatives representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Rep. Terseer Ugbor, has called for massive reforestation and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices to tackle climate change and food insecurity in Nigeria.
Hardship: Govt is working on fighting those against Nigeria’s devt — Prophet Samuel Ojo
The fiery and prophetic voice of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo known as Baba Authority has pleaded with Nigerians to give the current administration a chance as the government is working hard to ensure the hardship faced by the people is resolved.
Alleged cybercrime: Sowore gets N10m bail
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, granted bail to detained activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, to the tune of N10 million with one surety in like sum. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Musa Liman, held that the […]
FIRS unveils strategies to meet N25trn revenue target for 2025
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has outlined a strategic roadmap, centred on three pillars, to meet its revenue generation target of N25.2 trillion in 2025. Speaking at a Strategic Management Retreat in Abuja, yesterday, Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, identified the pillars as Capacity Building and Training; Infrastructure and Facility Enhancement; and Technological […]
Kidnapping: Evans now a repentant criminal, lawyer begs Lagos for mercy
By Henry Ojelu & Elizabeth Ngozi Chief Emefo Etudo, the lawyer representing alleged kidnapping kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, yesterday told a Lagos High Court in Ikeja that his client has repented from his criminal ways and has applied to the Lagos state government for mercy. Chief Etufo stated this after Evans pleaded not guilty […]
EU launches grant for Eurocham to manage secretariat activities
The European Union (EU), yesterday in Lagos, launched Eurocham Nigeria Institutional Development Support to strengthen Eurocham’s secretariat, expand advocacy, and enhance external engagement for its members. Eurocham represents the aggregate chambers of commerce for members of the EU and their partners in Nigeria. The €300,000 three-year grant is part of the EU’s effort to support […]
In defence of Warri’s soul
By Michael Tidi In an age when cultural heritage should be fiercely protected, it is utterly disheartening to witness a Warri son embark on a reckless mission to Switzerland—of all places—to publicly disgrace the sacred stool of the Olu of Warri, a throne that has stood since the 15th century. This audacious betrayal not only […]
