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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Specialist lender marks first anniversary with lending milestone Afin Bank has celebrated its first full year in operation by hitting a lending milestone of £135million in mortgage approvals in just 12 months. The Bank, which also offers FSCS protected savings accounts, has also topped £60million in savings deposits. Afin launched last July, less than nine...
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Police Intensify Rescue Operation for Abducted Kebbi High Court Judge The Nigeria Police Force has launched an intensive rescue operation to secure the release of Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court, who was abducted by suspected bandits from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area. Justice Bunza was reportedly kidnapped around...
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Flood Preparedness: Kebbi Trains 72 Rapid Response Personnel The Nigerian Red Cross Society has trained 72 emergency response personnel drawn from security agencies and local government authorities in Kebbi State to strengthen preparedness and response to flooding in vulnerable communities. The two-week intensive training focused on emergency flood response and disaster preparedness, equipping participants with...
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FG Raises Hazard Allowance for Federal University Workers to N486,000 The Federal Government has approved a review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in federal universities, with senior workers now set to receive up to N486,000 annually in hazard allowance. The...
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FG Earmarks N962.8bn for Empowerment Projects, SUVs Amid Rising Borrowing Concerns The Federal Government has allocated N962.83 billion for empowerment projects and the procurement of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the 2026 Appropriation Act, a figure that exceeds the combined budgets of seven key federal ministries, according to an analysis by civic technology organisation, Tracka....
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Troops Arrest Soldier Wanted Over Alleged Supply of Military Equipment to Terrorists Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a Nigerian soldier declared wanted by the Army over his alleged involvement in supplying military equipment to terrorist groups operating in the North-East. Military sources said the suspect, identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf (service number 23NA/84/1939)...
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By Dr. Hussaini Coomassie Leadership thrives on trust, integrity, credibility, and public confidence. These qualities form the foundation upon which effective governance is built. Unfortunately, one of the most destructive trends in Nigeria’s political landscape today is the growing use of character assassination—the deliberate attempt to tarnish a leader’s reputation through false accusations, malicious propaganda,...
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The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed that education will remain the cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy by 2030, saying ongoing reforms in the sector are laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth and a globally competitive workforce. Speaking during an interview at...
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has called on architects, particularly female professionals, to champion research and innovation aimed at tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit and reducing the country’s dependence on imported building materials. Echono made the call on Friday while receiving the leadership of the Female Architects of...
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NDLEA Intercepts N10bn Drug Consignments, Arrests Suspected Traffickers Across Four States The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered one of its biggest anti-narcotics operations in recent months, intercepting illicit drug consignments worth more than N10 billion, arresting suspected traffickers and recovering military-grade ammunition allegedly linked to illegal activities. The coordinated operations, carried out...
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