Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Lanre Bajulaiye, has reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to strengthening inclusive communication and ensuring that every segment of society, including persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs), is adequately represented in government policies and programmes. Bajulaiye gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria (AIDDN) on an advocacy visit to the Ministry. Describing the visit as significant, being the first official delegation he would host since assuming office as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry following his redeployment from the…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended six suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” syndicate operating under the Ijora Bridge corridor in Lagos. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, October 23, 2025, during a joint inter-agency enforcement operation aimed at dismantling illegal garages, unauthorized parks, and criminal hideouts across Apapa Road, Costain, and Ijora under bridge. Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq in a statement of Friday identified the suspects as Adetunji Bashiru (28), Sulaiman Kada (35), Abubakar Bala (42), Abubakar Ahmed (28), Rasaq Gbadamosi (21), and Ibrahim Yakub (23). “Items recovered from the suspects included 77…

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s drive for economic reform, institutional integrity, and global financial credibility. The FATF, the world’s foremost standard-setting body for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, announced Nigeria’s delisting at its plenary session held in Paris, France, on Friday. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the development formally removes Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly referred to as the “grey list.”…

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight street urchins, including ex-convicts, during sting operations conducted across parts of the metropolis. According to a social media post on its handles, the operations were carried out on Thursday, October 9 and October 11, 2025, targeting three notorious spots where hoodlums are known to harass stranded motorists whose vehicles break down on the road. The areas covered by the team included “Old Toll Gate/Motorways (Ketu), Adeniji Adele axis of the Third Mainland Bridge, and Ile Epo (Agbado – Oke Odo). The operation yielded significant…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said it will investigate allegations of bribery and abuse of office levelled against Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Emmanuel Aina by a group of protesters who stormed its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday. The protesters, operating under the umbrella of the Centre for Human Rights and Advocacy in Africa Network (CHRAAN), carried placards and called for a thorough probe of the senior officer, accusing him of misconduct and abuse of authority. Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, said the Commission has taken note of the complaints…

The Dangote Group has dismissed claims on social media and online platforms suggesting it owns a truck involved in a road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. This was contained in a statement signed by the company’s management and posted on its official social media pages on Thursday. The statement read, “The company wishes to make it categorically clear that the truck involved in the unfortunate incident does not belong to Dangote Group or any of its subsidiaries.“Verified vehicle registration details confirm that the truck with Plate No. JJJ 365 XB, is owned and operated by an independent logistics company with…

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has taken charge of his own defence in court, after his lawyers withdrew from the trial, sparking interest in the ongoing case. Lead counsel to the IPOB, Kanu Agabi, applied to withdraw from representing him stating that the defendant had taken the case back from them. Nnamdi Kanu told the court that all Senior Advocates of Nigeria representing him had withdrawn from the suit, leaving him to defend himself. Kanu told the court that he would be representing himself for now, though that might change later. When the judge…

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to carry out his duties with integrity, dedication, and patriotism. Tinubu gave the charge on Thursday at the State House, Abuja, shortly after administering the oath of office to the new electoral chief. The presidents remarks were contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said Tinubu underscored the importance of credible elections as the foundation of democracy. “I, therefore, urge you, Professor Amupitan, as you take on this assignment, to protect the…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming its coastal and environmental challenges into economic and ecological strength as it prepares to host the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Thursday during a media briefing held at the Eko Atlantic Corporate Office, Victoria Island, Lagos. Wahab said the state was not only ready to host a world-class climate summit but was also determined to position Lagos as the climate capital of Africa, a city that not only adapts to change but leads it…

The Nigeria Police Force has explained that the arrest of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, was part of efforts to ensure fairness in the investigation and prosecution of those involved in Mondays #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja. The development was made public in Abuja on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while addressing journalists. Sowore, who allegedly led protesters into a restricted area during a demonstration in support of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was arrested to ensure equal application of justice to all involved, according to police. Hundeyin said, “If we move from there to charge some…