President Bola Tinubu emphasised the necessity of making sacrifices to restore the country to its rightful place among nations. The President made this statement during an audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo in Abuja on Friday, as conveyed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. President Tinubu addressed the temporary Read More…
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Jim Jordan loses bid for US House Speaker in third failed vote
Jim Jordan’s ambitious pursuit of becoming the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives came to an end on Friday after his fellow Republicans withdrew their support following a third unsuccessful vote on the House floor. This development leaves the House unable to respond to President Joe Biden’s request for a $106 billion national-security package, Read More…
French troop withdrawal from Niger proceeding as planned
In a significant development, a French military convoy is set to depart Niger for Chad in the coming days, marking the halfway point in the promised withdrawal of the 1,450 French troops stationed in Niger. This update was provided by Niger’s Colonel Mamane Sani Kaiou on Friday. Last week, the French military initiated the departure Read More…
Controversy surrounds vehicle clamping by LASPA in Lagos
A trending video has emerged, depicting vehicles parked in front of commercial businesses on Adeniran Ogunsanya being clamped by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA). While no immediate explanation was given for the clamping, it was suggested that LASPA was demanding parking levies for vehicles parked on business premises. The affected properties included Burger King, Read More…
Lagos State Governor unveils ‘Live Camera Update’ project for Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1fm
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State inaugurated the ‘Live Camera Update’ Project at the premises of Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1fm on Thursday. The project, located at Radio House on Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, aims to provide timely, accurate, and real-time traffic information to the public. In his address, Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner Read More…
U.S. President Biden seeks billions in aid for Israel as conflict in Gaza intensifies
U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to request significant financial support from Congress to aid Israel in its ongoing conflict with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The move comes as tensions escalate in the Gaza Strip and as part of broader efforts to address international crises. In a televised address from the White House, President Read More…
House of Reps calls for ban on LGBT-promoting educational materials
The House of Representatives has issued a call for the Federal Government to “prohibit the production, importation, and usage of educational materials that contain content promoting Lesbianism, Bisexuality, and Transgender (LGBT) in the nation’s educational resources.” This resolution was put forward in a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi during a plenary session in Abuja. Gumi Read More…
Federal Government seeks 50 hectares of land from states to advance housing initiatives
The Federal Government has called on state governments to release 50 hectares of land to support its Renewed Cities Agenda, aimed at delivering housing solutions for citizens. Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Taraba, Dr. Agbu Kefas, in Abuja. Dangiwa Read More…
FEC greenlights concession of Central Workshop in Ijora for revitalisation and operation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the concession of the Central Workshop in Ijora, Lagos State, aimed at its rehabilitation and optimal operation. The concession will operate under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). In a statement signed by Manji Yarling, ICRC’s Head of Media and Publicity Read More…
Man sentenced to prison for $5,000 cryptocurrency fraud
In a recent ruling at the Ikeja Special Offences Court, a 25-year-old man, Babatunde Shittu, was sentenced to one year in prison for engaging in and benefiting from a $5,000 cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Shittu, who had falsely portrayed himself as a cryptocurrency investor and produced fraudulent documents to defraud the public, pleaded guilty to the Read More…