Fire razes makeshift structures in Lagos, destroys goods
By Olasunkanmi Akoni An early morning fire on Wednesday destroyed a cluster of makeshift residential structures and valuables at No. 9/10 Abudu Street, Abule Oja, along UNILAG Road, Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has commenced investigation into the cause of the incident. Permanent Secretary […]
House Committee, NDIC move to strengthen safety net for depositors
By Cynthia AloFollowing the completion of bank recapitalisation exercise, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters have moved to strengthen Nigeria’s financial safety net to ensure prompt protection of depositors in the event of bank failures. The move came as over 60 members of the […]
Woro kidnap victims regain freedom in Kwara
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kwara State and Chairman of Kaiama Local Government, Abubakar Danladi, has confirmed the release of Woro kidnap victims by terrorists on Wednesday afternoon.
Edo PDP faction rejects Aziegbemi’s comments on party leadership
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — A faction of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected comments by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi on the party’s leadership, insisting he is not the recognised chairman of the party in the state. The development follows Aziegbemi’s criticism of Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, who addressed a […]
Kano police arrest five over alleged unauthorised distribution of local medicine
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the alleged unauthorised administration and distribution of locally made medicine in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the suspects were arrested following complaints from residents. According to him, operatives of the […]
FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15
*40% allowance, promotion arrears to be paid later*Last-minute deal saves FG from Labour showdown By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the […]
