18,273 foreign tourists visited Lagos in 2024
The Lagos State Government has said a total of 18,273 international tourists visited the state in 2024. This was made known on Tuesday in Ikeja, during the Public Policy Engagement Session with Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Entertainment and Tourism. The event was organised by the Policy Analysis Monitoring and Evaluation Department, OSSG-Cabinet Office. The […]
APC adopts consensus in Ekiti guber primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode for the conduct of its forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the change from the direct to consensus primary was necessitated […]
Aremu was a steadfast labour defender, Tinubu says in tribute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with the labour movement and the civil society on the passing of renowned unionist and rights activist, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who died on Sunday in Ota, Ogun State. The President also condoled with the family, friends and associates of the departed labour activist. He described Comrade Aremu as a […]
Tinubu mourns ex foreign minister Ogwu
President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolence to the family of Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who dies at 79, in New York, the United States of America. A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York, Prof Ogwu represented Nigeria at the United Nations from […]
Tinubu condoles with the Catholic Church over demise of Bishop Fagun
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Catholic Church and the Body of Christ over the passing of Most Reverend Michael Olatungi Fagun, a Catholic prelate and Bishop Emeritus of Ekiti Diocese. Reverend Fagun served as auxiliary bishop of the old Ondo Diocese from 1971 to 1972, before Pope Paul VI created the Diocese of […]
President felicitates EFCC chairman Olukoyede on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday anniversary, October 14. He said Mr Olukoyede has demonstrated professionalism and courage in the discharge of his duties, reinforcing the EFCC’s mission to rid the nation of economic and financial crimes. The […]
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: TINUBU urges Super Eagles to keep the hope alive
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He praised the team for the hunger, passion, and determination displayed on the field in Uyo, […]
Comrade Biodun Aremu, Aremson, Builder of Movements, Defender of the People
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) deeply mourns the passing of Comrade Biodun Aremu, a true people’s general, an organiser, and a lifelong advocate for social justice and democracy. His death is not just a loss to his family and comrades but to every movement that believes in a fair and accountable society. […]
Soldier kills wife, commits suicide in Niger, says Army
The Nigerian Army has said a soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, who allegedly killed his wife has committed suicide. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Capt. Stephen Nwankwo, made this known in a statement on Monday. Nwankwo said the incident occurred on Oct. 11 at the Corporals and Below Quarters […]
Cardoso leads delegation to World Bank-IMF meeting
Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington DC, which opens on Monday, October 13. Cardoso replaces the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who is indisposed. The Nigerian team will also […]
