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Homeland News
Lagos Assembly considers Sanwo-Olu’s solar street lighting request
Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the request made by governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Irrevocable Standing Payment Order ISPO to LEDCO Limited and LUG limited on the replacement of the existing public lighting installation with smart all in one solar street light fittings in the State. The House gave the approval after considering the reports and adopting the…
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Health
Lagos prioritises consumer health at 2025 food safety workshop
In an effort to bolster consumer protection and strengthen food industry standards, stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain gathered for the 2025 Food Safety Workshop. The workshop held in Lagos in collaboration with DIDONI Company Limited, themed “Food Safety First: Protecting Consumers, Empowering Industries,” brought together policy makers, regulatory agencies, manufacturers, food scientists, public health experts, and business leaders to…
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Politics
I remain SDP national chairman- Gabam
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has insisted he remains firmly in charge, accusing unnamed political forces of orchestrating a plot to destabilise the party from within. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, Gabam, flanked by members of the National Working Committee, described the purported suspension as…
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Crime & City Diary
Police arrest 28 suspects linked to Yelwata killings
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelwata killings that led to the death of 47 persons.…
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Politics
PDP in closed-door meeting with INEC
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently in a closed door meeting with the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the headquarters of the electoral umpire in Abuja. Speaking in his opening remarks, the PDP Acting Chairman said that their mission was to ascertain the status of the party’s national secretary and the position…
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Politics
2027: SDP suspends National Chairman, youth leader, auditor
The Social Democratic Party National Working Committee has suspended its national chairman, Shehu Gabam, and two other members over allegations of gross financial misconduct. The spokesperson of the party, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Other members suspended are Nze Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Uchechukwu Chukwuma, National Youth Leader of the party. According to the…
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National News
How Nigeria can professionalize youth work- Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has given insight into how to professionalize youth work. Delivered a keynote address on the topic “Professionalisation of Youth Work Practice in Nigeria” on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development/University of Abuja Collaborative Workshop at the University of Abuja Main Camp, Olaopa said youth work is…
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Politics
2025 LG Polls: Sanwo-Olu urges party members to intensify campaign
… charges chairmanship candidates to be fair if elected The governor of Lagos state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify campaign ahead of the July 12 council election, directing the candidates to reach out to the aggrieved aspirants so that they could work together to win the election. Sanwo-Olu made…
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Politics
2025 LG Polls: No chairman must reside outside council jurisdiction – Ojelabi
The State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has said no council Chairman must reside outside his or her local government area, restating that their administration would be closely monitored by the party. Ojelabi made this known on Tuesday at the Stakeholders’ Special Engagement with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in State House, Marina, Lagos.…
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National News
Ojudu expresses concern over security situation in Nigeria
A former presidential aide, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s escalating security crisis, warning that continued failure to address it could threaten the nation’s democratic stability. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, on Tuesday, Ojudu called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action. Ojudu added “I’m a member of the APC and I shouldn’t…
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