Tinubu congratulates APC Ogun guber candidate on birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan (popularly known as “Yayi”) on his birthday On August 10, commending his years of dedicated service to the people of Ogun and Lagos States, and to Nigeria as a whole. Senator Olamilekan currently represents Ogun West in the 10th Senate and serves as Chairman […]
Lagos Assembly marks 23rd anniversary of Oba of Lagos
Members of the Lagos State Assembly on Monday extended their heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Riliwanu Babatunde Osuolale Akiolu on the occasion of his 23rd coronation anniversary as the Oba of Lagos. They lauded him saying his reign is characterized by dedicated service, honour and an unwavering commitment to the development […]
Exam malpractice undermines Nigeria’s education credibility, stakeholders declare
Some stakeholders in the education sector have said that examination malpractice undermined the credibility of the education system in Nigeria. They said that the spate of exam malpractice was eroding global trust in the nation’s education system, as students who obtained grades through fraudulent ways lacked the knowledge and competence to defend their qualifications. […]
Ilesha shooting: Police release arrested Osun Commissioner
The Police Command in Osun State has released the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Mayowa Anjorin, arrested over alleged shooting at a political procession in Ilesa on Saturday. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Ojelabi said: “The commissioner has been released. […]
Oncologist says misinformation, late detection affecting cancer treatment
A medical expert, Dr Lateef Salako, has attributed misinformation and late detection as some of the factors responsible for the high mortality rate associated with cases of cancer in Nigeria. Salako, a Consultant Oncologist, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, stated this during the 2025/2026 Recognition Day, Walimah and graduation ceremony of MIMBAR Schools in […]
147 structures to be affected by coastal highway service lane
A total of 147 structures in Lagos State will be affected by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway service lane. President Bola Tinubu made this known on Sunday at a stakeholder engagement and flag-off of repair works on Eko Bridge and Marine Bridge in Lagos, and the flooded section of Lagos- Ibadan Expressway. […]
INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations to Aug
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of the list of candidates for the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections for the 2027 general elections to Aug. 11. Mr Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information Voter Education Committee, announced the extension in a statement in Abuja. […]
FRSC confirms 15 dead, 25 injured in road crash
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger State, Aishatu Sa’adu, has confirmed the killing of 15 travellers with 25 others hospitalised following a fatal road crash along Enagi-Mokwa Road. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Minna, the Sector Commander said the accident involved two buses […]
Tinubu celebrates industrialist Awofisayo at 80
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated industrialist and entrepreneur, Prince Albert Awofisayo, on his 80th birthday on Saturday, August 8, 2026. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu said the president joined the family, friends, business associates and well-wishers of Prince Awofisayo in celebrating a distinguished Nigerian whose life has been […]
Tinubu’s economic reforms has boosted Nasarawa’s monthly allocation ₦16b, says Sule
Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule of Nasarawa State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the bold economic reforms of his administration, saying the removal of fuel subsidy and other reforms have significantly increased the state’s monthly allocation from the Federation Account from about ₦4.5 billion to approximately ₦16 billion. He stated this in Lafia, […]
