2027 elections will be decided by performance, not rhetoric, APC declares
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the 2027 general elections will be determined by performance and leadership, not political rhetoric. The party was reacting to recent comments credited to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary and former Osun Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, on defections and the outcome of the […]
EFCC arraigns ex-BSIEC chairman, 10 others over alleged N1.1bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) Dr Tersoo Loko and 10 others over alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC told the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi that the accused were arraigned on 30 counts charges […]
Group pushes for passage of Women Reserved Seats Bill by February
A civil society organisation (CSO), Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition, has called on the National Assembly to pass the bill before the end of February to ensure its implementation during the 2027 general elections. National Convener of the coalition, Chief Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, made the call at a roundtable with media executives in […]
Experts demand stronger safeguards as global cybercrime bill hits $10.5trn
Experts warn that data breaches and cybercrime are causing havoc worldwide, with estimated annual costs reaching a staggering 10.5 trillion dollars. They spoke at the 2026 World Data Privacy Day Celebration and Summit held on Wednesday in Lagos, with the theme ‘Privacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation’. The Managing […]
Tinubu mourns Ojora, renowned industrialist, business tycoon
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message condolence to the government and people of Lagos State over the passing of Otunba (Dr) Adekunle Ojora, a renowned industrialist, business tycoon, and community leader, who passed on at 93. The President commiserated with the immediate family members, the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, and […]
2027: NNPP vows to take back Kano, despite Yusuf’s defection
The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said the party’s will reclaim Kano State in 2027 general elections in spite of the defection of its lone governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr Richard Benson, disclosed this in an […]
GOC attributes security gains to army leadership, warns criminals
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Adebayo Babalola, has attributed recent security improvements in the country to the command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieut.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu. Babalola stated this on Tuesday during a familiarisation visit to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta. The GOC, who […]
Tinubu seeks amendment to Court of Appeal Act
President Bola Tinubu has sent a bill requesting the Senate to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of judges from 70 to 110. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday. He said that the proposed amendments were […]
FG to sanitise cosmetics industry, protect public health
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the inauguration of the National Policy on Cosmetics […]
