Lagos taskforce cracks down on street trading
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) conducted an enforcement operation on Lagos Island on Friday to curb street trading and illegal shop extensions. Taskforce Chairman, Mr Adetayo…
NIS dismisses claims of regional passport ban, clarifies reform process
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has debunked an online report alleging that a particular region of the country has been disqualified from obtaining passports, describing the claim as false, misleading,…
IGP Egbetokun orders Tactical Teams to Kaiama; track down perpetrators
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical, operational and intelligence assets to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a brutal attack…
Trump hails Remi Tinubu, calls her a respected woman at US prayer breakfast
US President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged the presence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, as he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, highlighting her faith…
INEC assures Nigerians of readiness for 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians of its full readiness for the 2027 General Election despite delays in the passage of the amended Electoral Act at the National…
Sanwo-Olu hosts American streamer Kai Cenat in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received American online streamer and YouTube personality Kai Cenat at the Lagos House, Marina, on a courtesy visit. Cenat, who is on his second…
Lagos rolls out diversion plan for Apongbon Bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced a traffic diversion plan ahead of repair works on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp and service lane linking Inner Marina to…
Tinubu hails Fela’s Grammy lifetime honour, says ‘Fela lives on’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, describing the music icon as…
Grammys: Tyla wins ‘Best African Music Performance’, beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr
South African singer, Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. She took home the prize for her song “Push 2 Start”, beating…
NDLEA intercepts Brazil returnee with cocaine concealed in thigh, shoe soles
A Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…