NLC urges crude sales to Dangote in naira
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise selling crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in Naira. Lagos NLC Chairperson, Funmi Sesi, made the appeal during a Tuesday tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Ltd. by Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) members and NLC officials. Sesi […]
UNESCO condemns killing of journalists in Gaza
The United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has strongly condemned the killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone on Sunday. UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. “I condemn the killing of journalists Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed […]
Obih, Akinfeleye named as members of Governing Councils of varsities, others
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chisom D. Obih to the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. Obih’s appointment follows the death of a member of the council. The President also appointed Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye, a renowned communications specialist, to the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Akinfeleye is […]
Sine Qua Non Marks Int’l Youth Day with Skills Empowerment Drive
The Sine Qua Non (SQN) Foundation has marked International Youth Day 2025 with an empowerment programme in Isheri Olofin, Lagos, themed “From Passion to Profession: Vocational Skills for Youth Empowerment.” The event brought together youths, educators, entrepreneurs, and traditional leaders to champion a shared goal: equipping young people with practical skills to navigate today’s challenging […]
Police recover four stolen vehicles in Lagos
Operatives of the Police command in Lagos State have recovered four vehicles from suspected armed robbers. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. He said the police apprehended the suspects while acting on credible intelligence. Mr Jimoh said an ex-convict was arrested […]
Ogun denies sealing Daniel’s property
The Ogun State government has said it is unaware of the sealing of property belonging to former Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel. The Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Mr Tunji Odunlami, disclosed this on Monday during a news conference at the Governor’s Office, Abeokuta. Odunlami urged the senator to send a […]
I-G extends tinted glass permit enforcement to Oct 2
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has approved further extension of ‘’grace period’’ for the enforcement of tinted glass permit to Oct. 2. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the remark in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He said the approval followed a significant surge in applications via the […]
Police arrest 68 suspected criminals in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended 68 suspected criminals in one month for offences including armed robbery, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. He said the command recovered four vehicles […]
Gaza: UN chief deplores killing of journalists, urges probe
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza. The reporters – five of whom worked for the Al Jazeera media network – were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sunday. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said this at a news briefing on Monday in New York […]
Mbah free to join APC, says ex VON DG
The former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, says Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State is wholeheartedly welcomed to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okechukwu, who is a foundation member of APC, said this in a statement in Enugu on Monday issued on behalf of the APC Foundation […]
