Author: Adeniyi Daniel

n a bold show of commitment to peace and security in the Niger Delta, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has announced a ₦10 billion contribution to the Delta State Security Trust Fund. Tompolo made the pledge on Wednesday during the official launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund held at the Government House, Asaba, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, top government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and community leaders in attendance. The gesture, described by many as unprecedented, underscores Tompolo’s continued partnership with the Delta State Government in promoting…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well, about 60 feet deep at 14, Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, Ikorodu. According to reports, the woman, whose identity was not disclosed, had wandered from a nearby building and was sitting on the edge of the well when she suddenly slipped and fell in. Upon receiving a distress call, officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service swiftly arrived at the scene and commenced a coordinated rescue operation. The agency confirmed that the woman was successfully brought out…

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Femi Pedro, has canvassed stronger synergy between political leaders and career technocrats in local government administration to enhance service delivery and governance outcomes across the State. This position emerged during the two-day Strategic Engagement Session for Council Chairmen and Key Officers in the Unified Local Government Service, organised by the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) at Novatel Hotel, Lekki. The session brought together Council Chairmen, Managers, Treasurers, and other key officers from the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LGs/LCDAs) to deliberate on strengthening grassroots governance, financial accountability, and…

The Federal Government has announced a major reform in tertiary education admission requirements, scrapping the compulsory credit pass in Mathematics for students seeking admission into arts and humanities programmes in Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the new policy — contained in the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions — is designed to remove unnecessary barriers to higher education while maintaining academic standards across all tertiary institutions. “The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their emphatic 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, commending the team for their passion, hunger, and determination in pursuit of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, President Tinubu described the Super Eagles’ commanding performance in Uyo as a morale-boosting display that has rekindled the nation’s football pride and unity. “The hunger, passion, and determination displayed by our players were truly inspiring,” the President said. “While the job is not…

The Federal Government has finalized the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan, a landmark initiative by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at restoring financial stability and investor confidence in Nigeria’s electricity market. The plan, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in August 2025, authorizes the issuance of up to ₦4 trillion in government-backed bonds to settle verified arrears owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers — a long-standing debt burden that has stifled investment and weakened the power sector’s operational capacity. In a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Abuja,…

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has raised concern over the growing incidence of Technology-Facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (TFSGBV), revealing that the state has recorded 41 cases of such offences — a worrying trend that underscores the urgent need for digital safety and awareness. The Agency made this known during a comprehensive sensitization programme for secondary school students held on Tuesday, aimed at addressing the emerging challenge of technology-related sexual and gender-based violence. The event, themed “Technology and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)”, brought together 100 students from Ojo Senior High School, Ojo Junior High School,…

The new Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mr. Ojikutu Olawale, has charged all staff of the Commission to be proactive, innovative, and solution-driven in the discharge of their duties to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and service delivery. He gave the charge during a reception organised in his honour at the Commission’s headquarters, where he was warmly received by the Chairman, Mrs. Mopelola Peregrino, alongside Board Members, Directors, and staff of the Commission. In a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Segun Adeoye, the TESCOM Chairman, Peregrino, expressed appreciation to the…

The Lagos State Government has denied any involvement in the recent demolition of structures in FESTAC Town, clarifying that the exercise was not carried out by any of its agencies. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, made this known on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja, while addressing reports linking the State Government to the demolition. According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mukaila Sanusi, the Commissioner emphasised that Lagos State operates a transparent and well-defined process for all demolition activities, which includes the issuance of statutory…

Senator Kaila Samaila, representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent internal crises and factionalisation within the PDP that, according to him, have hindered his ability to perform effectively. The lawmaker’s defection was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the letter, Senator Samaila said his decision to leave the PDP was driven by his commitment to national unity, development, and good governance, while also commending President Bola Tinubu for his “bold and transformative reforms” aimed…