Senate confirms Oluyede as substantive COAS
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The confirmation, announced on Tuesday, followed the review of…
Lagos compensates 150 residents with N1.5b for property demolished for projects
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, presented cheques of over N1.5 billion to 150 beneficiaries whose land or property had been demolished for road, school constructions, and other facilities.…
Lagos electricity law to address power problems, insecurity – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 newly signed into law will address the state’s power problems and tackle insecurity. The governor said this while…
Brazil Based Businessman Returns With Ingested Cocaine In His Stomach – NDLEA
A Brazil based businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, has returned home with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed. According to the NDLEA,…
Minister orders probe of alleged deductions in salaries of paramilitary personnel
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a probe into the alleged deductions in the salaries of paramilitary personnel under his ministry. A statement by the Secretary of…
Nigeria, France Sign MoU To Develop Mineral Value Chain
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of France to promote and diversify the critical mineral value chain in the solid minerals sector. This was…
Tinubu To Co-Chair 11th Bi-National Commission With Ramaphosa In Cape Town Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidential…
I’m committed to tourism, creative industry – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the development of the tourism and creative industry, saying the State Government will continue to provide a conducive atmosphere…
No plan to ban ‘pure water’ in Lagos – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has said it has not banned or has any plan to ban use or sale of sachet water, popularly known as ‘pure water.’ Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos…
Dangote refinery lowers petrol price to N970/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit from N990 per litre to N970/litre. In a statement released on Sunday, the Group Chief…