Military Pay: Matawalle applauds Tinubu as privates get 80%, colonels 50%, generals 30% raise
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Matawalle described the decision as “a landmark demonstration of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, morale […]
FG’s N36m health budget exposes wrong priorities – Ex-gov, Duke
Former Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, arguing that the reported N36 million capital budget released for the health sector reflects misplaced priorities amid the country’s economic challenges.
Refuse: LAWMA unveils sweeping reforms, overhauls city’s infrastructure deficit
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has embarked on a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s waste management ecosystem, targeting a transition away from overcrowded dumpsites toward modern transfer loading stations, recycling facilities, and bio-energy technology.
Sardauna Foundation advocates structured mentorship for future leaders
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has called for the institutionalisation of structured mentorship programmes across government, educational institutions, communities and the private sector to promote leadership development, youth empowerment and sustainable national growth. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Foundation’s July 2026 Monthly […]
Ajiran Murder Trial: Group defends calls for independent scrutiny
The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has defended its calls for an independent review of the investigation into the Ajiran murder case, insisting that demands for transparency and accountability should not be misconstrued as an attempt to interfere with judicial proceedings.
Owie angry over NDC’s Edo Senatorial candidate’s identity mix-up in INEC portal
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir. Rowland Owie on Tuesday expressed anger and dismay over the name of the party’s candidate for Edo South senatorial district describing it as a fraud. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal […]
