The National Assembly has announced a postponement of its plenary resumption, moving the schedule from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to Thursday, March 5, 2026. The decision was communicated on Monday through a statement signed by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. The postponement is intended to allow committees sufficient time to complete ongoing…
The Federal Government has assured investors in Nigeria’s mining sector that their assets will be fully protected, as part of efforts to attract more investment into the industry. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, gave the assurance during a recent engagement with stakeholders, stating that the government is committed to safeguarding investments and…
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has launched aerial surveillance operations across Lagos in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force Airwing Command, to strengthen crime prevention and public safety in the state. In a statement released on Monday, the Trust Fund explained that the initiative is designed to deepen intelligence-led policing and improve the overall…
As part of efforts to curb banditry, kidnapping and illegal arms proliferation in the state, the police authority in Kaduna said, its personnel have neutralised several bandits and recovered about 30 firearms during a two-week offensive targeting criminal networks across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, during a press briefing accorded the success…
Men of Oyo State Fire Service have rescued a 35-year-old man in Igbeti town. The man whose name has not been revealed was rescued when fire ravaged a petroleum station at Bon-kay Petroleum Station, along Kara Area Kishi Road in Igbeti on Sunday. It was learnt that a Volvo truck loaded with 45,000 litres of…
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker during engagement with the residents of Ogijo over comprehensive independent health audit over possible exposure to lead poisoning. The Ogun State Government has commenced an independent and comprehensive health audit of residents of Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area, following concerns over possible lead exposure in the community….
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the review of official working hours in the public service for the Holy month of Ramadan. This is contained in a statement issued by Deputy Director Information, Office of the Head of Service, Alhassan Sule Mamudo. The statement stated that from Mondays to Thursdays, the official working…
The African Union has condemned the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children during coordinated attacks in Zamfara State. In a statement published on its official website on Sunday, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said he “strongly condemns the heinous and coordinated terrorist attacks…
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he belongs to Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo stated this while insisting that he wants to continue playing in the Saudi Pro League amid reports linking him with a move away from Al-Nassr at the end of the season. Recall that Ronaldo was recently linked with a move away from…
Ogun State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it has endorsed Prince Ademorin Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hazmat Ganiyu, the government clarified that it has neither adopted nor supported any aspirant for the revered traditional stool. The statement addressed…