In the dynamic and evolving political landscape of Lagos, few names resonate with as much promise, dedication, and authenticity as Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. Her recent emergence as the Speaker of the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly marks a historic milestone in her political career, reinforcing her status as a visionary leader and a formidable force in the ... Read More »
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NATIONAL SECURITY: IGP CANVASES FOR REMOVAL OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FROM THE ENVELOPE BUDGETARY REGIME,
MORE BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR EFFICIENCY The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today, January 16, 2025, defended the 2025 budget for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) before the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The IGP was accompanied by the Force Management Team and other senior officers. Present at ... Read More »
Ex-Sokoto Governor Attahiru Bafarawa Quits PDP to Focus on Youth Empowerment
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. This is contained in a letter of resignation signed by the former governor dated January 13, 2025, and addressed to the party’s acting national chairman, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent in Sokoto on Tuesday. Bafarawa said his decision to leave the party ... Read More »
Abia State: A Hub for Entrepreneurship and Investment, Says Governor Otti
THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INVESTMENT THAN ABIA, GOV. OTTI TELLS PROSPECTIVE PARTNERS. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says that there is no better place currently for entrepreneurship and investment than Abia state. Governor Alex Otti stated this while receiving in audience a delegation of the US Market Access Center (USMAC) led by the Chief ... Read More »
LAGOS LAUNCHES EKO LEARNERS’ SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR WASSCE AND NECO CANDIDATES
…Poised To Improve Academic Performance In External Examinations The Lagos State Government, today, launched Eko Learners’ Support Programme for WASSCE and NECO Candidates, a comprehensive programme tailored to assist senior secondary school candidates in achieving academic excellence. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, unveiled the innovative initiative designed to support and empower young ... Read More »
Wike Signs Record-Breaking 5,481 C-of-O in One Year, Reduces Processing Time to Two Weeks
As at December 31, 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has signed a total of 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has said. This is 2,919 less than the total number of C-of-O printed and signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) ... Read More »
DG Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe Visits China To Deepen Economic Cooperation and Sustainable Development.
The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, is currently visiting China to bolster China-Nigeria relations and foster economic and sustainable development between both countries,in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed Hope agenda. The Partnership DG, with the Nigerian delegation, on Monday was at the headquarters of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of the ... Read More »
Nigeria Police Force Demands Retraction and Apology from Amnesty International Over “End Bad Governance Protest” Report
The Nigeria Police Force has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology regarding a publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on and Bad Governance Protests” via a letter dated 6th January 2025, formally written to Amnesty International. The publication in question, which includes numerous unsubstantiated claims, falsely accuses the Nigeria Police of human rights violations, police brutality, and ... Read More »
GOV. OTTI SWEARS IN EDO STATE-BORN BENSON OJEIKERE AS ABIA STATE HEAD OF SERVICE.
Earlier today, the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti reaffirmed his commitment to meritocracy, applied his policy of ‘If you live in Abia, You are Abian’ and demonstrated the true meaning of ONE NIGERIA as captured in the letters of the National Anthem, ‘Though Tribe and Tongue, May Differ, In Brotherhood We Stand’ as he swore ... Read More »
Hon. Mojisola Meranda Becomes First Female Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly
Lagos State has made history as Hon. Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency I, was sworn in as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This development followed the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Assembly ... Read More »