UK unveils workplace checks to curb illegal employment
The United Kingdom has announced tougher steps to combat illegal employment, including expanded workplace inspections and stricter compliance requirements for businesses.
2027: Lagos Commissioner demands passage of women reserved seats bill into law
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose has expressed concern over the delays in passing the Reserved Seats Bill for women into a law, saying it could significantly undermine female representation in governance. Ambrose, who called for immediate passage of the bill into law, stated this […]
Army steps up combat readiness as 8 division launches military competition in sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO;- The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to strengthen troop readiness and operational efficiency as the 8 Division, Sokoto, on Monday kicked off the 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition, a major training exercise designed to sharpen the physical fitness, discipline, and combat preparedness of soldiers. Declaring the week long competition […]
PDP crisis: Supreme Court okays speedy hearing of appeal by Turaki-led faction
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, ordered an accelerated hearing of an appeal challenging the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025.
ADC national convention: Security beefed up as 7000 delegates elect new NWC
Security has been beefed up in and around Rainbow Event Center, venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention holding in Abuja.
Ex-NATO chief says UK ‘not safe’: reports
A former head of NATO warned Tuesday that Britain’s national security is “in peril”, as he launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s record on defence.
Impeachment saga rocks Oyo Assembly as lawmakers split
Tension is mounting sharply in Oyo State as what began as quiet speculation about an impeachment plot has rapidly evolved into a full-blown political crisis within the State House of Assembly.
ADC defies venue setback, insists convention holds today
“If we are denied access to the venue, we are prepared to conduct the convention on the streets. This is our party, and the convention belongs to the members.”
Crisis brews in Oyo Assembly as chief whip denies impeachment plot against Makinde
He further alleged that certain actors are actively working to undermine the cordial relationship between the legislature and the state government.
Police nab suspected kidnappers, rescue victim in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has nabbed a suspected kidnapper and rescued the victim in Isua-Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area, of the state.
Six months enough to tackle insecurity if FG is serious — Ndume
He said, “It is not about complaining. It is not about asking somebody like me, as a senator, to say why these things. I always believe that if the President and the Federal Government of Nigeria are serious about this, we can end this thing (insecurity) in six months.
