US Coast guard arrive in Lagos for crucial port security Audit
The United States Coast Guard has commenced a port security assessment in Lagos as part of an ongoing evaluation of selected Nigerian port facilities for compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, Code.Sources familiar with the exercise…
2027 elections will be our best yet, INEC assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of a credible election in 2027, promising to push beyond its past milestones. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, said this on Sunday during a Citizens’ Townhall on the 2026 Electoral Act. …
Tinubu Reappoints Ahmed Abubakar Audi as NSCDC Boss for Another Five Years
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The reappointment is expected to last for another period of five years. According to a statement by…
Cement price hikes lift Dangote Cement’s annual profit twofold to N1 trillion
Dangote Cement posted a twofold leap in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, despite a decline in its trade volume as the industrial powerhouse capitalised on hikes in the price of cement during the year to lift…
Iyabo Obasanjo Unveils Ogun Governorship Ambition, Hails Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The first child of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, yesterday formally declared to contest for governorship of Ogun State, hailing the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu. She said Tinubu’s economic reforms had helped a lot to stabilise…
BREAKING: Popular Gospel Musician, Taiwo ‘Adegbodu Twins’ Is Dead
It was gathered that popular gospel musician, Taiwo Adegbodu of the Adegbodu Twins duo is dead. At the time of filing this report, the cause of his death is unknown but colleagues have been pouring out condolences to the family…
FAAN alerts passengers as Middle East flights face delays, cancellations
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that flights scheduled to Middle East destinations from Nigerian airports, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have been cancelled or delayed. This travel advisory by FAAN followed ongoing airspace closures in parts of…
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…
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…