In the bustling heart of Lagos, one name continues to resonate with compassion, leadership, and unrelenting commitment to the people — Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Far beyond the title and the office, Obasa embodies the spirit of service, especially to the community that raised him…
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Olushola Alao, has reaffirmed the historical and cultural significance of the Alaafin stool, describing it as sacred and deeply revered across Yorubaland. Oba Alao made the remarks while hosting the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, at his palace in Orile-Igbon, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. “The Alaafin…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has shown strong solidarity with the victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. During a visit on Monday, Obi donated ₦20 million and a trailer load of food items to support affected communities. The catastrophic flooding has…
As part of measures to prevent extortion and enhance service delivery, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it has concluded arrangements to fully automate its services to reduce physical contact with candidates. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said this had become important “given that many of the candidates who take the UTME are…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a work-from-home arrangement for civil servants in the state. The arrangement is aimed at further cushioning the effect of the current economic situation on workers in the state. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, under the new…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja who were stranded on a major road in the Nation’s capital on Tuesday have slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the pain caused by the Premium Motor Spirit(Petrol) increase.Commuters at various bus stops in Abuja were struggling to find commercial vehicles. The situation was particularly dire around the…
The Coalition of Northern Youths Organization has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for the sack of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The northern youths further issued a seven-day ultimatum asking Ahmed to resign or face mass action. The demand…
At least 60 people have died after a dam burst in war-torn Sudan due to heavy rainfall, adding to the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. The Arbat Dam, located in Red Sea State, collapsed under the pressure of torrential rains, leading to catastrophic flooding that swept away farms, villages, and vehicles downstream. The dam,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed banks to freeze the accounts of 32 individuals and companies associated with the #EndBadGovernance protest. The protest, which began on August 1, was a response to economic difficulties and rising inflation in Nigeria. The demonstration, known as “10 days of rage,” used the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. Acting on…
THE Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria, FOMWAN, has urged President Bola Tinubu to find lasting solutions to the soaring prices of food prices and insecurity across the country. In a communique issued after its 39th Annual National Conference in Akure, Ondo State, female lawyers expressed their concerns. The statement, issued by National President…
