The Chairman of Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Lukman Afolabi, has presented the 2026 proposed budget of the council to the Osun State House of Assembly. The budget proposal has a total size of ₦5,750,039,310 (Five Billion, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million, Thirty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred and Ten Naira) outlined key…
The Senate has mandated the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate viral social media reports alleging the collapse and, in some instances, death of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision followed a point of order raised under Order 42 by Senator Titus Zam, who voiced concern over the spread of the reports within the…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the cult-related murder of a 25-year-old man in Owo local government. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jimoh Kazeem, the incident occurred on December 14 at Shine Villa, Opomulero Street, Owo. “Upon receipt of the…
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari says she has no plans to remarry, describing the decision as pragmatic, not moralistic. “She will not remarry, she says, almost with a shrug,” she told Dr Charles Omole, author of the new 600-page biography titled ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, unveiled at the State House,…
The Federal Government has commenced construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in Kano metropolis. It was stated that the project will traverse Gwale, Kano Municipal, Dala, and Fagge Local Government Areas and is aimed at controlling erosion and boosting economic activities upon completion. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday pledged to carry forward the governing ethos he ascribed to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari; discipline, integrity, security-first governance and social justice. He said his truest tribute to the late Nigerian leader is to continue his legacy with results to show. Speaking at the State House, Abuja, during the…
The United States Embassy in Abuja has cautioned Nigerians on the serious consequences of visa fraud, emphasizing that falsifying information or submitting fake documents can result in permanent visa bans. In a post on social media yesterday, the embassy stated: “Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can lead to permanent visa…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The city of Lagos was agog with glitz and glamour as a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Specialist,Mrs. Aderonke Akinola – Akinwole, popularly known as TRIPLE A, celebrated her 40th birthday in grand style. No doubt the celebration of Mrs. Akinola – Akinwole’s 40th birthday,served as a momentous occasion to honour her…
The Supreme Court has upheld the power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or degeneration into a state of chaos or anarchy. In a split decision of six-to-one, the apex court held that the President, during a state of emergency, can…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, has said that Nigeria has the capacity to respond effectively to medical emergencies, even as he acknowledged the need for increased investment in the country’s healthcare system. Dr. Pate made the remarks yesterday while speaking on Sunday Politics, noting that although significant investments have…