Ooni’s Spokesperson Reacts To Alaafin’s Threat
Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, will not respond to the threat and 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over conferment of Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title on Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi.This was disclosed in…
Family loses 10 members in boat accident
No fewer than 25 persons, including a family of 10, have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The incident reportedly happened around 2pm on Saturday when the victims were going…
Lagos traditional rulers demand increased allowances, revenue share
Lagos Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called on the state government to increase their monthly allocations and sitting allowances, while also demanding a statutory share of local government revenue. The appeal was made by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu,…
Tinubu Congratulates Governor Sanwo-Olu on His 60th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on attaining 60 today, June 25, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship. Sanwo-Olu’s extensive public service…
Why we shut Agege abattoir market – LASG
The Lagos State Government has attributed the closure of the popular abattoir market located in the Agege area of the state to unsafe and unhygienic practices by traders in the market. The market was shut on Thursday following a visit…
INEC Fixes Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls
The commission also released the date for the publication of the final list of candidates The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026,…
PET bottles, sachet water not banned — Lagos Govt clarifies
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has clarified that its statewide ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) does not include PET bottles and sachet water. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Unveil Their Coronation Portraits
When King Charles III last year unveiled the first official portrait of his reign, the artwork caused a stir. On social media, some users said that the painting, which depicts the king surrounded by a red glow, made Charles look…
Lagos govt warns commercial bus drivers against route violations, roadside parking
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibuses, colloquially known as ‘Korope’, against route violations and illegal parking across Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the warning…
FG flags off national sewing championship for youths
The Federal Government has launched the National Sewing Championship (NSC) for 2025, targeting youths aged 12 to 22 across Nigeria. While inaugurating the program in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, emphasized the importance of skills…