Metro Policy

Sanwo-Olu urges public support for effective policy implementation

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to citizens to rally behind the government’s policy initiatives, emphasising the pivotal role of public relations in building mutual trust and understanding. Speaking at the 17th International Public Relations Congress organized by the Business Education Examinations Council (BEEC), Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the importance of re-establishing trust and Read More…

Crime Domestic Violence Metro

Lagos State initiative guides male perpetrators of domestic violence toward healing and accountability

Over 50 male perpetrators of domestic violence have recently taken part in a series of support and healing group therapy sessions organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). According to a statement by DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, these sessions were designed to address the escalating issue of domestic violence within Read More…

Business Commodities Inflation Top Story

Skyrocketing Food and Housing Costs Propel Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Rate to 24.08% in July 2023

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed a striking surge in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate, which has vaulted to 24.08% in July 2023. This alarming revelation was underscored by the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for July, disclosed in Abuja on Tuesday. The report spotlights the primary catalysts of this escalation: Read More…

Crime Nigeria Possession of Firearms Top Story

FG seeks to withdraw Emefiele’s charges amid defence resistance, verdict Thursday

A Federal High Court in Lagos is poised to deliver a verdict on Thursday concerning the request for the withdrawal of charges against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The application for withdrawal has been tabled by the Federal Government. Justice Nicholas Oweibo has earmarked the specified date subsequent to Read More…

Mali Niger Republic Russia Top Story World

Mali’s Military Leader Discusses Niger Situation with Putin

Mali’s military commander, Assimi Goita, announced on Tuesday that he had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing situation in Niger. Last month, a junta took control through a coup. Goita shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that Putin emphasized the importance of achieving a peaceful Read More…

Crime Cybercrime Nigeria Top Story

Two Nigerian Men Extradited to US Over Sexual Extortion Scheme Involving Dozens of Young Men

In a significant transcontinental legal manoeuvre, two individuals hailing from Nigeria, Samuel Ogoshi (22) and Samson Ogoshi (20), have been successfully extradited to the United States. The move comes in response to grave allegations of engaging in a large-scale sexual extortion operation targeting over a hundred young men and teenage boys. The extradition, which took Read More…

Legislature Metro

Lagos State House of Assembly Reports Progress in Nominee Screening

The Lagos State House of Assembly has announced that it has successfully assessed and evaluated 20 of the 39 commissioner-nominees submitted for consideration by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Sanwo-Olu had put forth a comprehensive list of 39 nominees, comprising commissioners and Special Advisers, to the Assembly on July 28, seeking their screening and subsequent confirmation. Read More…

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Sports Tennis Top Story

Venus Williams Stuns Kudermetova in Cincinnati Open, Stephens Triumphs

Venus Williams delivered a surprise victory, defeating the 16th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 7-5 at the Cincinnati Open on Monday. In another match, unseeded American Sloane Stephens overcame a sluggish start to secure a win against Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto, with a score of 7-5 6-2. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, showed her veteran prowess by Read More…

Motor Accident Nigeria Top Story

Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Crashes Amid Bandit Fire

A helicopter from the Nigerian Air Force tragically crashed today in the northern-central state of Niger. Reports suggest that the helicopter was targetted by armed bandits during its mission. The crash occurred close to Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area according to the air force’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. A thorough investigation Read More…

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Business Currency Top Story

Big Changes Afoot in Currency Markets as CBN Gears Up for Action

Nigeria’s central bank is poised to shake up the currency markets with imminent measures, as disclosed by Acting Governor Folashodun Shonubi after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Discussions centred on strategies to enhance dollar liquidity within the official market. The backdrop to Shonubi’s meeting is the central bank’s recent announcement of a substantial $19 Read More…