STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has ordered the evacuation of Kogi indigenes studying at the University of Jos following the suspension of academic activities and directives for students to vacate hostels and campuses due to security concerns. The move comes against the backdrop of rising...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implement the Memoranda of Understanding signed with the Republic of Türkiye earlier this year, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave the assurance during a meeting with the Turkish...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for increasing Nigeria’s daily crude oil production to 1.84 million barrels per day. Edun gave the commendation during a meeting with the Chief Executive of the Commission, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a major air operation against terrorist elements in the Lake Chad region, destroying a key insurgent hideout in Borno State and killing several fighters. The operation, conducted under Operation HADIN KAI, targeted a terrorist enclave in Kangarwa within the Northern Tumbuns axis, a known...
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Ghana has taken a bold continental step by announcing visa-free entry for all Africans, a policy expected to commence under the administration of President John Mahama as part of a broader African integration agenda tied to Africa Day celebrations. The move places Ghana among a small but growing number of African countries opening their borders...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday welcomed the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a meeting aimed at strengthening diplomatic and strategic relations between the two neighbouring countries. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, focused on areas of mutual interest, including regional security,...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off the renovation and rehabilitation of 728 government-owned secondary schools across Kogi state. Speaking at the ceremony, the Governor said the project shows the government’s strong commitment to improving education in Kogi State. Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, he...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Legal experts, media professionals, labour leaders and civil society activists have called for a well-defined structure and proper management framework if state police is to be established in Nigeria. Speaking at the Fifth Yinka Odumakin Memorial Lecture held in Ikeja, Lagos, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fired back at political actors calling for the removal of its Chairman, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, describing such demands as a “direct assault” on the independence of the electoral body. INEC In a press statement released on Thursday, maintained that the Chairman’s tenure is protected by the...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Mixed reactions have continued to trail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State following the Palm Sunday attack in Jos, as some residents expressed disappointment over the manner the visit was conducted. The President visited the state on Thursday to commiserate with victims of the attack in Gari...
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