POA goes live in Oyo March 1 as EFCC adopts scheme, promises full cooperation
The Proof of Address (PoA) system will officially go live in Oyo State on March 1, 2026, following a government directive mandating all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to commence…
Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz deepen security, power, rail ties
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which both leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in key sectors including…
Tinubu hails return of stability at Argungu festival, vows stronger support for agriculture, tourism
President Bola Tinubu has described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as clear evidence of the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi and other parts of the…
Tinubu pledges to defeat terrorism, boost security at NEC conference
President Bola Tinubu on Monday vowed that Nigeria will overcome terrorism and banditry, calling the security threats “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s values. He made the declaration while officially…
‘It was never approved’: FG disowns ‘Living History’ textbook over Igbo content claims
The Federal Ministry of Education has disassociated itself from a history textbook titled Living History following allegations that it excludes content related to the Igbo ethnic group, saying the book…
Lagos set aside $2m for Makoko redevelopment since 2021, unveils Water City project
The Lagos State Government has said the recent demolitions in Makoko were carried out as part of a broader safety, environmental and urban redevelopment policy, not as a targeted action…
FCTA clears two months wage award arrears, questions trail NLC protest
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) received their January salaries last Friday, alongside the payment of one month out of the five months’ arrears owed under the Wage…
Lagos plans helicopters, drones as Sanwo-Olu seeks security funding, defends Makoko demolition
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to individuals and corporate organisations to support the state government’s efforts to strengthen security through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF).…
Monday shutdown is economic sabotage, Soludo tells Onitsha traders
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has defended the ongoing one-week closure of the Onitsha Main Market, insisting that the action will remain in force until the directive is fully…
Wike blames politics, orders FCTA workers back to work after court ends strike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately resume duties, following a National Industrial Court ruling…