Lagos Assembly pushes for state police

In response to the growing threats of kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in the country, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the National Assembly to commence urgent constitutional a… 13th February 2024

NAFDAC insists on sachet alcohol ban, hoodlums attack officials

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, on Monday, said there was no going back on the ban of the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages… 13th February 2024

Fubara gifts Air Force officer’s widow N20m

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, presented N20m cheque to the widow of a Nigerian Air Force officer, Sergeant D.F. Ekemughan, who died from injuries sustained from an explosi… 13th February 2024

‘Pregnancy support belt may reduce foetus oxygen supply, increase heart rate’

Pregnancy belts worn around the belly to support the lower back, pelvis, hips and abdomen during pregnancy may result in negative outcomes if usage is not moderated, specialists have warned. They caut… 13th February 2024

Fresh bill seeks creation of three states

A bill seeking the creation of three additional states in the South-West has been listed for presentation in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal … 13th February 2024

Plateau community laments as gunmen kill three

The Irigwe Development Association, an umbrella body of the ethnic nationality in Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State, on Monday, condemned the killing of a 50-year-old farmer and two others … 13th February 2024

Oborevwori seeks support for Delta Security Trust Fund

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Monday, called on oil companies operating in the state to partner with the state government in funding the state security trust fund. Oborevwori made the… 13th February 2024

Remove Grade Level 14 limit for teachers – NUT

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has said it is unfair to make Grade Level 14 the promotion limit for schoolteachers in the civil service. The union also observed on Monday that the new professional sala… 13th February 2024

How Emefiele-led CBN released $6.2m for foreign election observers – Director

The fraud trial of the immediate-past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, continued on Monday before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, with a deputy director a… 13th February 2024

LASG to maximise waterways tourism potential

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Ferry Services, Abdoulbaq Balogun, says the state is tapping into the huge potential that abounds in the waterways. The News Agency of Ni… 13th February 2024

Foundation plans fundraising to assist out-of-school children

IA-Foundation has said it is planning a fundraising to get out-of-school children off Nigerian streets. The founder of the foundation, Ibironke Adeagbo, said the foundation was planning a bigger fundr… 13th February 2024

Agunloye loses bid to stop $6bn Mambilla fraud trial

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Monday, declined to hear a preliminary objection filed by a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, to challenge the powers of the … 13th February 2024

Global tablet shipments drop 10% to 37.8m – Canalys

Global tablet shipments declined 10 per cent year-on-year to 135.3 million in 2023, according to the latest data from a global technology market analyst firm, Canalys. Tablets can be categorised as mo… 13th February 2024

Task force proposes psychiatric test for ‘one-way’ riders

The Chairman of Lagos State Task Force, CSP Shola Jejeloye, has proposed that any motorist caught driving against traffic, or one-way, should be subjected to a psychiatric test. This was as the agen… 13th February 2024

Four alumni bag British Council awards

The British Council has honoured four distinguished Nigerian alumni of the council in the United Kingdom. The alumni, who had performed excellently in their chosen professions, were also presented wit… 13th February

Why FG should consider N1m as minimum wage – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has explained why the Federal Government should consider N1 million as new monthly minimum wage.

February 13, 2024

First Lady, Tinubu, Fagbemi, Marwa task states on drug use prevention, treatment

Major stakeholders, including First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN as well as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, retd, have charged state governments to prioritise the fight against substance abuse in their strategic work plans for a safe and secure society.

February 13, 2024

Access Holdings appoints Bolaji Agbede as Acting CEO

Access Holdings Plc on Monday announced the appointment of Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the holding company.

February 13, 2024

Tell your husband Nigerians are suffering, Emir of Kano tells First Lady

THE Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, yesterday urged the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to tell her husband, President Bola Tinubu that Nigerians are suffering due to the economic hardship in the country.

February 13, 2024

Wigwe: Rivers Rep caucus calls for probe of crashed helicopter

The Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives and Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, have called on the United States’ government and its relevant agencies to thoroughly investigate the cause of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Access Holdings Plc’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and the former Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo.

February 13, 2024

Mama Boko Haram, two others jailed for N40m fraud

BREAKING: Access Holdings names Bolaji Agbede as acting CEO

Alleged forgery: I’m sick, Bayelsa senator tells court

NAFDAC insists on sachet alcohol ban, hoodlums attack officials

Reps propose 5% mining revenue for host communities

Police honour ex–NGCC DG, Adebija