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We’ve Restored Meranda’s Security Aides – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Police Command says it has restored the security details of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda. Daily Trust reports that the security escorts attached to the office of the…
PHOTOS: Buhari Relocates To Kaduna After 2 Years In Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has relocated to his Kaduna residence after spending almost two years in Daura, Katsina State. Buhari’s former aide, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a post via X on Thursday…
Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa, insist Meranda remains speaker
Members of the Lagos state house of assembly have rejected Mudashiru Obasa claim that he remains the speaker. On Thursday, Obasa, the ousted speaker of the Lagos state assembly, returned to the house accompanied by…
Ogun govt begins tolling operations on Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
OGUN State government has announced the commencement of tolling operations on the Epe-Mojoda-ljebu-Ode Expressway, starting from Monday, 24th March 2025, for the purpose of sustainable road maintenance, efficient…
I’ve reinstated myself as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa
Mudashiru Obasa announced on Thursday that he has once again assumed the position of Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Mr Obasa announced after returning to the parliament for the first time since…
JUST IN: FG to review electricity tariff for Band B, C customers
The Federal Government has announced plans to regularise electricity tariffs in a bid to address disparities in the current billing system as well as encourage investment in the power sector. The Minister of…
Women groups, others condemn withdrawal of Meranda’s security details
The ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly deepened on Thursday morning following the withdrawal of police escorts assigned to Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. The decision has sparked widespread…
BREAKING: Obasa, armed men break into Lagos Speaker’s office
Confusion engulfed the Lagos State House of Assembly as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex on Thursday, allegedly attempting to resume duty. According to sources, Obasa arrived at the Assembly around 11:30 AM, accompanied…
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico home
Award-winning American actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their home in the US state of New Mexico. The Santa Fe New Mexican website on…
Nigeria’s economic reforms pay off with strongest growth since 2021
Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in 2024, signalling that the painful economic reforms of…
Policemen killed in gun duel with kidnappers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed two police officers during a foiled kidnapping operation around Little Rayfield community…
FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has initiated an investigation into the…
Police beef up security at Bayero’s palace over attempted security breach
Combined efforts by the security personnel in Kano State have successfully dispersed a large…
Group slams N100m law suit against NAFDAC over closure of Onitsha drug market
The United Nigeria Group (UNG) has dragged the National Agency for Food and Drug…
Group petitions IGP over controversies surrounding Akeredolu’s death
A civil rights group, African Grassroots Empowerment Organisation, is demanding answers over…
Lagos ‘boys’ drive Abuja housing boom
The migration of affluent individuals and politicians from Lagos to Abuja has sparked the capital city’s real estate boom, driving prices of…
Organised foreign fraudsters establishing cells in Nigeria – EFCC
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm that organised…
IPMAN warns of marketers’ loss as Dangote crashes petrol price
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has, again, announced a reduction in its ex-depot…
Importers warn of possible port disruption as new NPA tariff begins March 1
•Clearing agents threaten to withdraw services There are growing tensions among…
Nigeria’s Reserve Drops By $2.2bn As FG Defends Naira
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have dropped by $2. 2 billion amid concerns of the central bank’s support for the Naira and the settlement of over $2…
Nigerian banking fraud has tripled — NIBSS
Money lost to fraud in Nigeria’s banking system has nearly tripled over the…
My life is in danger – NAFDAC DG cries out
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
Gunmen abduct ‘four’ Benue varsity students
Gunmen have abducted some female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University in Makurdi, Benue state. The…
Jude Okoye arraigned, remanded in prison over ‘N1.3bn fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the…