The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pa Sunny Ajose, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in the state. Expressing her condolences during plenary on Friday, Meranda described Ajose as a political titan, seasoned administrator, and a symbol of selfless service and…
A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being December 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared with the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Mokwa said that the revenue…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of speed bumps on the country’s highways to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on major roads. Umahi made this known at a two-day Retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff on Friday in Abuja. The retreat with the theme “Ensuring…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday, decried the incessant vandalism of critical power transmission equipment in the country. Adelabu made this known at the official inauguration of a 100MVA Power Transformer at the 132/33kv Transmission Substation in Isolo, Lagos. According to the minister, the issue of vandalism being experienced in all the…
Foreign nationals, including many Nigerians, who were recently recruited as officers in the United Kingdom Prison Service are reportedly seen camping in their cars to cut accommodation costs. Per The Telegraph, worker recruitment from faraway shores was part of measures deployed to address the shortage of personnel to oversee the UK’s overcrowded prisons. The publication…
Indigenous oil firm, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the prices of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, in response to the escalating global crude oil prices. The company announced the price review in a statement issued on Friday, January 17, 2025. According to the new pricing structure, customers interested in a…
The Police Command in Ogun says it has deployed a team of officers to the scene of Thursday’s kidnap of Mrs Odumosu, wife of retired AIG Hakeem Odumosu. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday. Odutola said the victim, a resident of Aminu Street, Orange Estate, Arepo,…
Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has been hailed for his impact in earning the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) ‘s vote of confidence in endorsing the Tax Reform Bills on January 16, 2025. The FIRS boss earned this glowing tribute from Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, a tax analyst who described…
The Northern Patriotic Coalition for Democracy (NPCD) has strongly criticised Muhammadu Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano, for his recent remarks condemning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. The group accused Sanusi of offering “cynical and self-serving” commentary without actionable solutions. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, January 17, NPCD convener…
Controversial blogger and social critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has joined the train of those rooting for Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, to run for the governorship seat in Lagos State come 2027. Recently, the rumour mill has been filled with reports claiming that Seyi is nursing the ambition of taking…
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