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On media ethics and the diginty of the presidency-By Yusuf Ali
It is deeply troubling that a brief, human moment involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during an official visit to Türkiye has been reduced by sections of our media to clickbait headlines and reckless commentary. Let us be clear: old age is not a crime. It is a privilege many are denied. A slip or stumble—whether induced by age, fatigue, terrain,…
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Resume work or face sanctions- Wike warns FCTA workers after court order
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said any worker of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who fails to resume work from Wednesday, January 28 would face disciplinary action. Wike stated this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at his office in Abuja shortly after the National Industrial Court in the nation’s capital ordered the workers to…
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George Moghalu quits Labour Party months after Anambra guber poll
The Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Dr George Moghalu, has formally resigned his membership of the party. The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority conveyed his decision in a letter dated January 26, 2026, which he personally signed and submitted to the Chairman of the Labour Party in his ward, Uruagu,…
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No Abuja houses in 2026 budget- Lagos Assembly insists
The Lagos State House of Assembly has denied reports alleging that it made provisions in the 2026 budget to purchase houses in Abuja for its members. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, and the Chairman, House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, the Assembly clarified…
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Ondo vows power sector overhaul, targets 700MW to end chronic electricity shortfall
The Ondo State Government has reassured residents of its commitment to electricity sector reforms, acknowledging that resolving decades of under-generation, weak transmission and infrastructural deficits is complex but remains a priority for the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Alabi, gave the assurance while featuring on a state government-owned television programme, where he addressed issues…
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LAMATA rolls out new drive to protect commuters from sexual harassment
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has unveiled a new campaign aimed at tackling sexual harassment across public transport systems in the state. The campaign, tagged ‘Soro Soke’ (Speak Up), was launched on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement held at LAMATA’s headquarters in Lagos. According to LAMATA, the initiative is designed to improve commuter safety and promote a gender-equitable…
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Lagos, MTN partner to transform Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLOW bus park
The Lagos State Government has announced a partnership with MTN Nigeria for the redevelopment and renaming of Obalende under-bridge to Y’ELLOW Bus Park. In a statement on X on Tuesday, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the move will transform the space to a “functional” hub. “I am pleased to announce that the Lagos State Government…
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NITDA unveils people-centred digital reform, courts NBC partnership
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr Charles Ebuebu, aimed at exploring partnerships in digital transformation and regulatory frameworks across Nigeria’s media and technology sectors. Inuwa said digital transformation and…
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Oyo Assembly rejects lawmaker’s apology, cites lack of remorse over allegations
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday rejected the apology tendered by Ibrahim Shittu, the lawmaker representing Saki West Constituency, describing it as reserved and lacking genuine remorse. The issue arose after the Majority Leader, Sanjo Adedoyin (Ogbomoso South), accused Shittu of making defamatory and malicious allegations against him and the Assembly leadership during a public…
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Court orders FCTA workers to suspend strike, cites public interest
Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court has ordered workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing industrial action pending the hearing and determination of the originating summons. The ruling followed an application filed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, seeking a court order compelling striking FCTA workers to return to work. In…
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