The Senate has initiated steps to ban the movement of articulated lorries, tankers, and trailers during daytime hours across the country. A bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, 2007, to Restrict the Daytime Movement of Heavy-Duty Vehicles and for Related Matters” was read for the…
Police in Plateau State say a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Safwan Fade, has died after being attacked by a group of people. The incident occurred in Pankshin Local Government Area when a group of men stormed a local stadium. Fadec was serving with the Federal University of Education in Pankshin. Plateau…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has scrapped free withdrawals for customers using other banks’ Automated Teller Machines, ATMs. Recall that it was pegged at three free withdrawals per month. CBN said the review was necessary due to rising costs and the need to improve efficiency of ATM services. By the new directive, “The three…
Pope Francis launched a stinging critique Tuesday of US President Donald Trump’s deportations of undocumented migrants, describing it as a “major crisis” that “damages the dignity of men and women”. In a letter to US bishops, he urged Catholics and others “not to give in to narratives that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to…
Actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party effective February 25, 2025. Okonkwo said on Tuesday in a lengthy post on X that his decision to resign from the party was because the party is “non-existent as presently constituted.” He wrote, “In the Constitution of Labour Party, the tenure of the ward,…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to rigorously enforce environmental laws against “open defecation” and ensure the widespread availability of free public toilets across the state. The lawmakers stressed the need for a broad and ongoing awareness campaign to educate residents about the dangers of…
BY BABAJIDE FADOJU In a city like Lagos, the hum of progress is often drowned out by the challenges of rapid urbanization, infrastructure projects can feel like distant promises rather than tangible realities. Yet, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State is steadily rewriting this narrative. One of the most transformative projects underway…
Popular Nigerian Activist, VeryDarkMan, has shared his experience boarding a private jet for the first time in his life.In a video posted on his Instagram page, he described it as this craziest day in his life.He stated that a yet to be identified billionaire had his private jet pick him up for an urgent meeting,…
Renowned Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels reunites with her father, sparking widespread excitement among fans and industry colleagues. Recall that Regina Daniels and AY Makun, a renowned comedian, jetted out to United Kingdom, to promote the comedian’s recently released movie, ‘The Wait’. Taking to Instagram, Regina Daniels shared series of adorable photos with her father and AY…
Afrobeat singer Magixx has made a heartfelt plea to his fans and followers, asking them to stop referring to him as “underrated”. In a social media post on X, Magixx emphasised the power of words and how they can impact his brand and self-perception. Magixx said he aims to shift the focus from what he’s…
