The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that President Bola Tinubu is focused on strengthening institutions rather than yielding to emotions or social media theatrics. The party was responding to comments by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar,
President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at protecting local refineries and stabilising the downstream market, but it is likely to raise pump prices. In a letter dated October 21, 2025,
Eight people have been confirmed dead following a multiple-truck collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Kara Bridge, outward Lagos, on Thursday morning. The tragic accident, which occurred around the Berger axis, involved several heavy-duty trucks. In a post published on X on Thursday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
The Federal Government has released the final list for the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu earlier issued the instruments granting pardon, clemency, and reduced sentences to some offenders. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Minister of Justice disclosed this in
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state, says negotiations allowing armed groups to keep their weapons while setting peace terms will prolong violence and weaken state sovereignty. This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Suleiman Idris, on Wednesday in Gusau. Lawal said this while speaking at the Executive
The Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the state’s Anti-terrorism and Anti-cultism (Amendment) Bill , 2025 for assent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill sought to prohibit terrorism, cultism and the use of bombs in the state. The Executive amendment bill is to provide clearer
The Senate on Wednesday screened and confirmed the appointment of new Service Chiefs, nominated by President Bola Tinubu. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new service chiefs confirmed are Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen Waheedi Shaibu, Chief of Air Staff, AVM
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the review and exclusion of persons convicted of kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal arms possession from the federal pardon list. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the decision followed consultations with the Council
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 45,853 suspects arrested, 8.5 million kilograms of drugs seized, and 9,263 convictions achieved in the last 30 months of its operations. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa said this during awards and commendation letters presentation to some personnel
Edo state government on Wednesday inspected the Radisson Hotel and directed contractors handling the project to adhere strictly to safety, quality, and environmental standards. The Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, gave the charge during an inspection tour of the five-storey luxury hotel in Benin. The deputy governor, who inspected the