As Lagos residents prepare to vote in Saturday’s local government elections, tension continues to mount following weeks of controversy over the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, protests by aggrieved aspirants, and security concerns over a statewide lockdown order issued by the police. The polls, covering 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development…
The Senate has dismissed alleged rift with the House of Representatives over legislative bills. This is coming under the heels of the lower chamber’s allegation against the Senate. According to report, a slight tension had brewed at the House of Representatives last week when members of the green chamber resolved to suspend further consideration of…
…As Lagos Railway Corporation and Ibile Energy Corporation bills scale second reading Ahead of the local government elections holding Saturday, July 12, across the state, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa met with candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the Lagos State West Senatorial District at the…
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s new tax reforms, describing it as legacy fiscal policies what will transform Nigerian economic system. IMPI Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, made this known in a statement issued on Monday following the group’s conclusion of its cursory look at the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA)…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, yesterday, said the country was practically ‘dead’ before President Bola Tinubu assumed office. While acknowledging that Nigeria still faces serious challenges, Wike said the President has taken difficult but necessary decisions that will help the country recover. He also cautioned Christian faithful against making what he…
On July 1, 2025, the Lagos State Government began full enforcement of its long-announced ban on single-use plastics less than 40 microns in thickness. These included styrofoam food packs, polystyrene cups, plastic straws, and thin carrier bags. This was not just another policy roll-out. It marked a significant environmental turning point for one of Africa’s…
The Lagos State House of Assembly marked World Parliamentary Day at the plenary on Tuesday, emphasizing the essential role of parliaments in promoting democracy and accountability.This annual observance, initiated by the United Nations to commemorate the establishment of the Inter-parliamentary Union in 1989 on every June 30, provides lawmakers with an opportunity to reflect on…
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled its National Executive Committee meeting for July 24 in Abuja, to decide whether Deputy Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, will remain as acting national chairman until the national convention or if a new substantive chairman will be appointed. This was announced by the APC Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter,…
AHEAD of the 2027 Presidential election, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has reacted to calls that he should be made running mate of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying, ” I will do whatever the President wants me to do “. Answering questions from Journalists yesterday in Abuja,During…
60 Hearty Cheers to Mr. Governor! I join your family, associates and well-wishers to celebrate you on your attainment of 60 years of a glorious life.Your dedication to service has set you apart as an exemplary leader.As you mark this special day, may you be blessed with more wisdom, strength, and divine health to fulfill…
