The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s printing industry to embrace unity, reconciliation and collaboration. Idris gave the advice In Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Nigeria Print Industry Stakeholders’ Summit themed, “From Resolution to Renaissance”. He described the actions as essential ingredients
The Lagos State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged the Lagos State Government to take immediate measures to protect lives and livelihoods as floods hit parts of the state following downpours The State Publicity Secretary of APM, Mr Ayodele Kazeem, made the call in a statement issued
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has presented a permanent operating licence to the Lagos State Government for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line. The NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, speaking at the presentation on Tuesday in Lagos noted that the licensing marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s
The Federal Government on Tuesday assured Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa of their continued safety, promising sustained high-level diplomatic engagements with South African authorities to protect their interests. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave the assurance in a statement issued in Abuja to
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct in spite of the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr
The World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, will disburse 27 million dollars as performance-based incentives to 20 states that achieved the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr Assad Hassan, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a retreat for Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended five suspected members of the Aye Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge axis of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Adebisi said the suspects were apprehended during
Residents of several Lagos communities on Tuesday recounted losses caused by flooding after persistent rainfall submerged homes and roads, displaced families and disrupted businesses and schools. The affected areas include Ago Palace Way, Okota Road, Amuwo Odofin and Ilaje in Ajah, where floodwaters left many residents stranded and made movement
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday set aside the earlier order revoking a bail granted to Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling on Sowore’s application for stay of execution of the order, also vacated the bench warrant issued
Constitutional lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) says it is time to consider further technical devolution including, drivers’ licences, prisons, marriage registration, arbitration, trade regulation, registration of business names, and all other matters best suited for states and local government areas, following passage of the state police. This was contained in