Lagos launches e-system to streamline building permit approvals
The Lagos State Government has introduced an electronic platform to simplify and fast-track the process of obtaining physical planning permits.
Misplaced tears over Iranian leaders when blood flows in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya
THE war in the Middle East, being fought by the United States and Israel against Iran, is still raging, and its outcomes are being felt all over the world. In the early days of the war which began February 28, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the aftermath of air strikes on selected targets […]
Maiduguri: Return of suicide bombing
Monday, March 16, 2026 marked the grisly return of suicide bombing terrorism to its birthplace in Nigeria, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Though no group had, as at press time, claimed responsibility for the dastardly act, it is widely believed to be the handiwork of Islamic terrorist groups, Boko Haram and their Islamic State in […]
Wike-backed PDP faction re-elects Abdulrahman Mohammed, Sam Anyanwu
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has re-elected Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as national chairman and secretary, respectively.
Eid-el-Fitr: Jiwa monarch urges unity, peace, national cohesion
As Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Chief of Jiwa Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Musa Idris, has called for strengthened unity, peaceful coexistence and deeper understanding among citizens.
Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Obas Esiedesa with agency reports LAGOS — There are fresh fears in the country of higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the […]
