Sanwo-Olu orders massive demolition of illegal structures on Lagos-Badagry Road
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday issued a final warning to illegal occupants and structures on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, announcing that a large-scale demolition and clearance operation will begin next week as part of efforts to…
Ikeja Electric appoints new Acting CEO
Ikeja Electric has appointed Mrs Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026, following the transition of its current chief executive officer, Mrs Folake Soetan, to a broader strategic role within the energy sector. The electricity…
Madagascar celebrates 66th anniversary of independence
Madagascar on Friday marked the 66th anniversary of its independence with an official ceremony in Antananarivo, the country’s capital. The ceremony took place at the Barea Stadium, bringing together senior officials, diplomatic corps, as well as several invited foreign leaders,…
Peter Obi, NDC react to court ruling
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and the party have rejected the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja that set aside an earlier ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register…
You don’t need much to start akara, roasted corn business, Remi Tinubu tells women
Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, says small-scale food businesses such as selling akara and roasted corn require little capital. Akara is a Nigerian snack made from deep-frying ground beansTinubu said her office has been providing grants — not loans —…
Second Batch of Nigerians Return from South Africa Ahead of June 30 Anti-Immigration Protest
The second group of Nigerians stranded in South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Nigerian government continues its voluntary evacuation programme ahead of planned anti-immigration protests in South Africa on June 30. More than 60 Nigerians departed from Johannesburg’s…
13,000 APC, PDP, ADC members defect to NDC in Ogun
…Chairman rules out alliance, says party will stand alone About 13,000 members from various political parties including 10,000 supporters of Former Presidential candidates of Labour Party in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwanso have…
EFCC, CAC move against unregistered PoS operators
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have launched a joint crackdown on unregistered Point of Sale (PoS) operators, warning that their activities pose serious risks to national security and the financial system. Also,…
TCN restores power to Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has restored the Benin–Egbin 330kV transmission line following a power system disturbance that disrupted electricity supply across Lagos and its environs on Thursday morning. TCN disclosed that the Benin–Egbin line, which was…
State Police Gains Momentum as 36 State Assembly Speakers Back Constitution Amendment Bill
The push to establish state police in Nigeria received a major boost on Thursday as the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly pledged to support the Constitution Amendment Bill passed by the National Assembly. The Speakers said they…