Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has facilitated the procurement of additional rolling stock for the Blue Line and Red Line rail operations. Expected to arrive in Lagos from China by the end of the year, these extra rolling stocks aim to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by millions of Lagos residents. The Lagos State…
Former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of deceiving him into admitting allegations against him. He claimed that the EFCC misled him, stating they wanted to use him to implicate the Minister of Finance and some governors. Idris, along with his co-defendants, Godfrey Olusegun Akindele,…
The Lagos State government has announced its intention to allocate N550.689 billion towards the development and maintenance of infrastructure in 2024. During the State 2024 Budget Analysis at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa-Ikeja, Commissioner of Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, revealed this information on Wednesday. George explained that the allocated amount of…
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has indicated that the Nigeria Air deal under the Buhari administration is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Keyamo also affirmed that the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters from Abuja to Lagos will proceed as planned….
Indeed, Gbajabiamila’s journey in both politics and life may seem daunting, but it should not be reason enough for many of his colleagues in politics, and even technocrats, to subtly disdain his character, position, achievements, and continuously strive for his downfall. While his background and ascent in the political and governance spheres may appear lofty…
The Governorship Screening Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Edo State has cleared all ten aspirants who appeared before it on Monday. Eight of these aspirants were present to receive their clearance certificates from the PDP National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The Peoples Democratic…
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, asserted that his principal is diligently addressing domestic challenges in the country and ensuring stability in the economy. Onanuga made these remarks in response to recent comments by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election….
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, urged President Bola Tinubu to promptly dismiss underperforming cabinet members. During Tuesday’s plenary session, Abbas emphasized the need for new strategies to tackle the widespread insecurity plaguing the country. He expressed concern that the ongoing security challenges could jeopardize the nation’s stability, noting that despite…
These officers, selected from each ministry’s delivery desk and planning department, will monitor progress on major goals, identify obstacles, and report back to the central delivery unit. Before President Bola Tinubu’s first ministerial performance assessment, 140 officials from 35 government departments are prepared to evaluate the work of ministers and agency heads. These officers, selected…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged development partners to offer greater assistance to President Bola Tinubu’s government in delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda’s key areas. Shettima identified e-mobility and employment creation as top priorities. Other areas are: agriculture, food security, the power sector, among others. Shettima made the plea on Monday when receiving Michael McNair,…
