Tinubu has approved additional federal road projects – Umahi
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has announced President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the immediate reconstruction of some federal roads in Niger State, as well as the extension of Bodo-Bonny Road.
Demolition: Lagos Assembly bans construction in Makoko, Shogunle
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly has imposed a construction ban on Makoko and Shogunle communities pending the conclusion of reconciliation with affected residents within a two-week period. The House also adopted the recommendation of the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on E-GIS, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, establishing a 250-metre setback from […]
Osun, Ekiti Polls: We’re battle-ready, ADC S/West caucus declares
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Southwest Caucus says it is fully prepared for the upcoming governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti states, signalling an early and coordinated push to strengthen its political presence in the region. The move reflects the party’s broader plan to ramp up mobilisation, tighten internal unity […]
MMIA FIRE: Ganduje raises concern over impact on aviation reforms
By Dickson Omobola Board chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the fire outbreak at the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, also known as Terminal I, could affect President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in the aviation sector. While lamenting what he described as the destruction […]
Spain prosecutors seek prison for fan over racist abuse of Mbappe
Spanish public prosecutors are seeking a one-year prison sentence and a €2,880 ($3,400) fine for a man who mimicked a monkey after Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé scored in a match last year.
Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban
The government in Gabon, where social media platforms have been suspended for more than a week, is in talks with Meta and TikTok, the communication ministry said on Thursday.
Oyetola, IGP Disu forge alliance to secure Nigeria’s waterways
By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger coordinated security operations across Nigeria’s coastal and inland waterways to safeguard the nation’s growing blue economy. Oyetola made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, who paid him […]
Anioma State creation will mark victory for marginalised people — Okobah
A Nigerian U.S.-based lawyer and human rights advocate, Chris Okobah, has called for the creation of Anioma State, describing it as a historic victory for a people he said have long been denied full expression within the Nigerian federation.
Opposition leaders push for fresh Electoral Act review at National Assembly
The opposition leaders also rejected the Electoral Act recently passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by Bola Tinubu.
Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS
The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, declined to ₦1,361.57 per litre in January 2026, down from ₦1,501.58 recorded in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Dauda Lawal distributes fertilizers and farm inputs to Zamfara farmers
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed fertilizers, inputs and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming across Zamfara State.
Hillary Clinton demands Trump testify under oath about Epstein
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Thursday that the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein should call President Donald Trump to testify about his ties to the late convicted sex offender.
10 African countries where food prices expected to rise in 2026
The latest projections from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), analyzed by Visual Capitalist, show sharp contrasts in expected food inflation across 160 countries in 2026
Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0 set to boost capital flows, infrastructure, trade — Sanwo-Olu
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the 2026 Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, the state’s flagship international investment platform, in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The summit aims to position Lagos as Africa’s leading sub-national hub for capital flows, trade integration, financial innovation, and infrastructure […]
Melekwe hails Asiwe’s emergence as APC chairman
The President of the Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM), Sir Isioma Melekwe, heartily congratulates the immediate Past Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the successful conduct of the Ika North-East Local Government Area Congress of the APC. The peaceful, transparent, and well-coordinated exercise that culminated in the emergence of […]
Apapa Customs, navy boost collaboration to strengthen port security
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Apapa Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified operational collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to enhance security at the nation’s busiest port, aligning its efforts with the Service’s strategic policy pillars of Consolidation, Collaboration, and Innovation. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), […]
