UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID Plan After Backlash
UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID Plan After Backlash The United Kingdom government has abandoned plans to make digital identity cards compulsory for workers, reversing a controversial proposal that had triggered political opposition and civil liberties concerns across the country. Prime…
Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead In US Days Before MBA Graduation
A Nigerian athlete and graduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, has been shot dead in the United States just days before completing her Master of Business Administration degree. Pereira, 30, was reportedly killed during a suspected robbery at a car service centre…
We Never Denied El-Rufai Food, Medical Care, Family Lied — ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed allegations by the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that he was denied food and medical care while in detention, describing the claims as false and…
Former Nigerian minister hospitalized in Egypt
Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq is currently hospitalized in Egypt and unable to attend her ongoing court case, according to her lawyer. At the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, the prosecution informed the court that the…
Lagos bans movement of goods on public buses
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the movement of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses across the state. The enforcement of the directive is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. Lagos…
Ned Nwoko reacts after losing APC Senatorial ticket to Okowa
Ned Nwoko reacts after losing APC Senatorial ticket to Okowa. Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted after former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa reportedly defeated him in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North senatorial primary. Ifeanyi Okowa defeated him by…
Another APC Supporter Shot Dead During Lagos Primary Election
A yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead while several others sustained injuries during a violent clash that erupted at the All Progressives Congress primary election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State on Saturday. It was gathered that a resident of…
Lagos Govt Laments Fake Emergency Calls From Residents
Lagos Govt Laments Fake Emergency Calls From Residents The Lagos State Government has warned residents against making fake emergency calls to its Command and Control Centre, saying the trend continues to undermine rapid responses to genuine emergencies across the state….
Obi emerges NDC’s sole presidential aspirant
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, bought the forms. The party, however, extended…
Lagos planning to eliminate band classification of electricity customers, says commissioner
Biodun Ogunleye, the commissioner of energy and mineral resources in Lagos, says the state government is planning to eliminate the classification of electricity customers into bands. Ogunleye spoke on Monday during an inter-ministerial briefing organised to highlight the achievements of…