State Police: Lagos Assembly backs states’ control of police services
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, insisting that states should retain full authority over the administration of their police services to effectively address Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, commended President Bola Tinubu, the Senate and […]
Army chief warns new recruits against social media misuse
…Nwifuru pledges infrastructure projects for Army training depot By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has cautioned newly enlisted soldiers against the unauthorised use of social media, warning that posting operational information, images of military activities, sensitive locations or unverified content constitutes a serious breach of military regulations. Lt. […]
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu urge CSOs to partner government, put Nigeria first
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS— President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, urged Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to embrace partnership with government and place national interest above all else in advancing sustainable development, accountability and good governance. The call came at the maiden Southern Civil Society Organisation Summit held in Lagos with the […]
Reps probe alleged inclusion of fictitious agency in 2026 budget
…Set up ad hoc committee to investigate budget process By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged inclusion of a non-existent government agency, the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in the 2026 Appropriation Framework despite claims that it lacks legal backing. The resolution followed the adoption of […]
Portugal officially confirm Roberto Martinez’s departure as head coach
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the departure of national team head coach Roberto Martínez following the expiry of his contract.
Reps session turns rowdy as Abbas stops bid to invite Tinubu
Reps raise concerns over poor budget implementation, delayed releases to MDAs By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stopped an attempt by a lawmaker to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the chamber over the implementation of the 2025 budget. […]
