Lagos demolishes Surulere buildings over setback breaches
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has partially demolished sections of illegally constructed buildings behind Barracks Bus Stop in Surulere after their owners allegedly failed to comply with repeated enforcement notices. The agency said the action followed months of monitoring…
Caleb University mourns Odunmbaku’s wife
The management of Caleb University, Imota, has condoled with the renowned public administrator and elder statesman, Cardinal James Odunmbaku, over the death of his wife, Mother Celestial Olasinmi Odunmbaku, who died on June 25, 2026. During a condolence visit, led…
Oyo Abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed — Presidency
After 56 days in captivity, abducted Oriire pupils and teachers in Oyo State, have regained their freedom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Friday said the victims were…
Nigerians Can Now Travel Visa-Free to 46 Countries in 2026
Nigerian passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 46 countries around the world in 2026, according to the latest global passport rankings. The update means Nigerians can visit several destinations across Africa, the Caribbean, Oceania, and parts…
Top bank closes branches and ATMs in South Africa
Nedbank has reduced its ATM footprint in South Africa by nearly 250 devices over the past five years, and has also started reducing its cash-accepting ATM numbers over the past two years. The bank reported its South African branch, ATM,…
Nigeria’s president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Nigeria’s president has ordered a corruption investigation into allegations that a fictitious government agency was set up within his own office, complete with public funding worth $950,000 (£700,000). According to the presidency, the letter from the president’s chief of staff…
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
Sir Keir Starmer was given a personalised revolver with live ammunition as a gift by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the Nato summit. The firearm, engraved with the prime minister’s name, was one of a series of similar gifts…
LAGOS GOVT CALLS FOR STRONGER FIRE SAFETY CULTURE AT LIFSC 3.0
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving fire safety standards across the state, urging residents, property owners, and businesses to embrace a stronger culture of prevention and safety. Representing Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as the keynote speaker…
Atiku Demands Immediate Suspension of Gbajabiamila, Gives Reasons
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over an alleged N400 million bribery scandal. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said…
Ebonyi NDC crisis deepens as deputy chairman, others resign
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has received a major political boost following the defection of no fewer than 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including the party’s Deputy Chairman,…