By Damilola Akinwale President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the murder of prominent Islamic preacher, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, following a violent attack in Katsina State. The two victims were killed outside the cleric’s residence in Dutsin-Ma on Monday evening during a drive-by shooting carried out by unidentified gunmen. Sheikh …

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By Damilola Akinwale Gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has made a passionate appeal to the family of the late singer Toluwanisings to resolve their ongoing internal conflict away from the public eye. Speaking at Toluwanisings’ Night of Tributes on Tuesday, Gbenjo expressed deep concern over the rising family tensions and warned against repeating the prolonged dispute …

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the state is targeting an economy worth nearly $1 trillion by 2052, stressing the need for sustained investment in infrastructure, technology, human capital and business-friendly policies to achieve the goal. Sanwo-Olu stated this while delivering an address as guest speaker at the Lagos State Executive Business Breakfast Meeting …

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) to translate recommendations from its annual National Women’s Conference into practical actions that will improve lives and promote sustainable development. He made the call at the closing ceremony of the 26th National Women’s Conference in Lagos, where he commended …

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed the state government’s readiness to support increased investment by CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Limited, a major player in the maritime and shipping sector. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this after receiving a delegation from the company, led by its Group Executive Vice President for Finance, Mr. Ramon Fernandez, and Regional Director …

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By Tosin Omojola The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, on Wednesday visited the Nigeria U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, during training in Rabat, Morocco, urging them to focus on their next challenge. Nigeria will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World …

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N45.8 billion for a biosecurity and disease surveillance system at five international airports to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to detect Ebola and other dangerous pathogens at its borders. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents on the …

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By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigeria to prioritise production as a pathway to economic prosperity, saying the country must look beyond its natural resources to overcome poverty and achieve sustainable development. Makinde made the call on Wednesday during the commissioning of the headquarters of CapitalSage Holdings in Ibadan, as …

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The Federal Executive Council has approved about N631.3bn for nine road projects across the country, including major reconstruction works in Kogi, Ekiti and Kano states. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …

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The federal government has commenced preparations for the 2027 budget, with plans to submit the proposal before the end of 2026. The Minister of State for Budget, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …

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