Lagos govt denies allocating N4.2b for microphones, chairs
The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report(not by The Guardian) claiming that its 2026 budget earmarked N4.2 billion for the purchase of office furniture and 30 microphones for the Office of the Deputy Governor. According to the report, the…
South-South ADC endorses Amaechi ahead of Obi, others
Former Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, says leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South-South have endorsed the presidential ambition of Rotimi Amaechi over other candidates like former Anambra governor, Peter Obi. Odigie-Oyegun made this known on Friday…
Israel and US Launch Massive Strikes On Iran
US and Israel launch ‘massive’ strikes on Iran as Trump calls for regime change. Donald Trump called on Iranians to overthrow their government as the US and Israel launched air strikes in what the president described as a “massive and…
Government approves payment of Nurses and Midwives salary arrears in Ghana
The Ministry of Finance has approved payment of salary arrears owed to Nurses and Midwives posted in the 2024/2025 recruitment year. This approval follows a successful negotiation initiated by the Ministry of Health. In a statement, the Health Ministry…
113 Nigerians Now Listed for Deportation by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Over Criminal Offences
At least 19 more Nigerians have been added to a United States government list of foreign nationals slated for deportation over criminal offences. Information obtained on Sunday from the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicates that…
Judge Withdraws from El-Rufai Rights Suit, Cites Leave
Judge Withdraws from El-Rufai Rights Suit, Cites Leave The judge presiding over former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s fundamental human rights enforcement suit has withdrawn from the case, citing impending leave. The case file has been returned to the Chief…
Tinubu Charges Acting IGP Disu To Tackle Banditry, Terrorism, Other Crimes
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to tackle banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges plaguing the nation.The President issued the directive on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration as the Acting IGP, following the retirement of…
Onitsha market demolition: Court stops Soludo
The High Court of Anambra State has directed Governor Charles Soludo to halt plans to demolish the Onitsha Main Market pending the determination of a substantive suit. Soludo had recently announced his intention to clear sections of the market during…
2027: APC, PDP Leaders Endorse Alex Otti for Second Term
APC, PDP Leaders Endorse Alex Otti for Second Term Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State have reportedly defected to the Labour Party (LP),…
I didn’t deploy police against Ohiri for vendetta, Umahi tells Sowore
The Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has denied deploying policemen against Mrs Tracy Ohiri to resolve a disagreement over campaign debt. The minister described the woman’s claims as inconsistent, contradictory, and lacking coherence—a fact…