Akran: Badagry chairman leads councillors, management on condolences visit
The Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, on Tuesday evening, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi 1. Aholu Menu-Toyi 1 died on Monday, January 12, at the age of 89 after 48 years on the throne. Hunpe, who led the […]
‘No work, no pay’ policy: JOHESU insists on continuing strike
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted on continuing its indefinite national strike, in spite of the Federal Government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy. This is contained in a memo signed by the National Secretary of the union, Mr Martin Egbanubi, and addressed to presidents, general secretaries, […]
Fire razes petrol station, tanker, others in Oyo community
A devastating fire incident on Tuesday completely burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker and a motorcycle at Ofiki area, Saki in Oyo State. The Chairman of the state Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande confirmed the incident in a statement made on Wednesday in Ibadan. Akinwande said that the […]
How I helped Tinubu to win election in 2023, by Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of information and culture has disclosed how he deployed two-pronged campaign strategy that helped the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu to win the 2023 elections. He disclosed this in his recently published book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”, which chronicled his experiences […]
Man jailed 12 months for stealing phone
An Area Court in Jos on Wednesday, sentenced one Miracle Pam, to 12 months imprisonment, for house breaking and stealing a phone worth N126, 000. The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence. She however gave the convict an option of fine of N30,000. Earlier, the Police Prosecutor, […]
Vacate Kainji lake area within two months, Niger tells residents
The Niger State Government has given a two-month notice to people living in hamlets around Kainji Lake to vacate the area so as to be resettled by the Emirate Council. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by Mr Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Muhammad Bago. The governor gave […]
What Nigeria stands to gain from UAE deal
By Jumoke Oduwole Today marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s trade relations. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA that will transform economic ties between our two nations and deliver tangible benefits for Nigerian businesses, professionals, and workers. This Agreement is the product of focused […]
Tinubu condoles with Ogun, Onabanjos over the passing of matriarch
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Government and people of Ogun State over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo. Mrs Onabanjo passed away at 101 years on Monday, January 12. The President sympathised with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of […]
Badagry declares week-long mourning for Oba Akran
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, has declared seven days mourning for the late Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi 1, who died on Monday. He made the declaration in Badagry, while officially announcing the death of the royal father, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Austin Kriko. […]
Tinubu not missing, APC tells Obi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu was neither missing nor absent from duties. This followed comments credited to Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, who questioned the president’s wheereabouts. The party, in a statement by its Lagos State Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, […]
