Sanwo-Olu commiserates families, firms, traders over Lagos Island fire incidents
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed heartfelt condolences to families who lost loved ones in the recent fire that destroyed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday. The governor also sympathized with companies that lost staff members in the tragic incident and traders whose shops and goods were consumed in a separate […]
Zamfara govt appeals for more humanitarian aid for IDPs
The Zamfara State Government has appealed to both local and international humanitarian partners to scale up support for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable families in the state. The call was made by the Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters, Salisu Musa Tsafe, in a statement released by the ministry’s Director of Information, Bashir Kabir […]
N72,000 minimum wage not fully implemented in Kaduna State -NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State chapter, has raised concerns that the ₦72,000 minimum wage has not been fully implemented across all sectors in the state. According to NLC Chairperson, Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, while workers on Grade Levels 1–6 in the state civil service have started receiving the new wage, many workers at the […]
Lagos suspends all land reclamation projects over environmental risks
The Lagos State Government has announced the suspension of all ongoing and proposed land reclamation projects across the state. This decision, according to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, comes after concerns over the serious environmental and social dangers linked to unchecked reclamation activities. Wahab explained that several projects were being carried […]
LASTMA introduces drone technology to tackle traffic, accidents in Lagos
How Benin Republic maltreats Nigerians call for concern – Adeyanju to Tinubu, Akapbio
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has raised serious concerns over the alleged maltreatment of Nigerians in Benin Republic, describing the reports as “gory and despicable.” He appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to urgently intervene and protect Nigerian citizens from further abuse. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Adeyanju alleged that Nigerians […]
Rivers Assembly begins plenary after emergency rule
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has announced the resumption of plenary following the suspension of emergency rule in the state. The lawmakers are expected to reconvene on Thursday at the Conference Hall within the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt, which has served as their temporary chamber. The Assembly has […]
Restive communities must bury grievances, embrace peace – Obong of Calabar
The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, has called on traditional rulers in Calabar South to bury their grievances and embrace peace for the sake of development. He warned that prolonged disputes among leaders only worsen the challenges facing their people. Speaking at his Efanga Nsa Palace when the Paramount Ruler of Calabar […]
I will not borrow to finance projects – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has assured residents that his administration will not resort to borrowing or piling up debts to finance development projects. He emphasized that his government will focus on prudent management of resources while ensuring that abandoned projects from past administrations are completed before the end of his tenure. Speaking at […]
Ohanaeze leader urges FG to release Nnamdi Kanu for medical care
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, has called on the federal government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, so he can receive proper medical care. In a video message shared with journalists on Thursday, Azuta-Mbata stressed that Kanu’s health condition requires urgent attention. He added […]