Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Presidency has shed light on why President Bola Tinubu granted presidential pardon and clemency to 175 Nigerians and foreigners, including late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, Major General Mamman Vatsa, and other members of the “Ogoni Nine”. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Saturday said, the decision was part of efforts to promote fairness, justice, and national unity. Also, the Presidency noted that the British colonial authorities committed a historical injustice against one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists, Herbert Macaulay, who was banned from public office in 1913 after being…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into two travelers, Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi, who were arrested for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $6,180 and £53,415 in cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement from the EFCC, the suspects were intercepted on Saturday, October 11, 2025, by operatives of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) during a routine security check. The duo, who had just arrived in the country from Dubai en route Addis Ababa and were scheduled to travel to Abuja, were immediately handed…

The Lagos State Government, through the Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), has sealed off Divine Grace Plaza, located at 36 Ajiran-Agungi Road, Agungi, Eti-Osa, for discharging untreated wastewater into public drains and the surrounding environment. The enforcement, which took place on Friday, October 10, 2025, followed the facility’s violation of environmental regulations and deliberate pollution of the public drainage system — a practice officials described as hazardous to public health and the environment. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed the action on his official X handle, @tokunbo_wahab, said the government would continue to clamp down on…

The Lagos State Government has commenced full-scale clearance operations at the Cane Village area of Mende, Maryland, following the evacuation of miscreants and illegal occupants under the newly constructed Opebi–Mende Bridge. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle, @tokunbo_wahab, noting that the action followed an unscheduled inspection visit to the bridge. According to him, officers of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) had earlier dislodged the squatters and illegal traders occupying spaces beneath the bridge, after which a team from the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) commenced…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rubbished claims that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading. The company’s reaction to the media reports was contained in a statement it issued on Friday. In a statementm posted on the company’s X account, the refinery explained that, as a world-scale complex refinery, it processes a wide range of crude oils and intermediate feedstocks, which is a standard global practice aimed at optimising production and product quality. It said, “The cargo in question is an intermediate feedstock, not finished petrol. It will be fully…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, holding on Saturday, October 11, 2025. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu described the prestigious title as a mark of honour and recognition of Sambo’s outstanding service to the nation and his community. According to the President, the title of Sardaunan Zazzau—a position of great cultural and historical significance in Northern Nigeria—reflects the Emirate’s confidence in the former…

The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has announced that the newly renovated Ndubuisi Kanu Park, located in Alausa, Ikeja, will soon be reopened to the public following the completion of extensive upgrade works. The General Manager of LASPARK, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, disclosed this during a private Family Fun Fair recently hosted at the park. The event, according to her, served as a test run to showcase the park’s improved facilities and serene atmosphere to selected members of the community. Popoola stated that the renovation project has reached its final stages, with only polishing, planting, and fine-tuning of details…

Ogun State government has announced plans to prioritise safe and legal abortion services as a key strategy to reduce maternal deaths and promote reproductive health in the state, amid growing concerns over the high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Friday Ogunsola vowed that the state will ensure that it implements the Safe Termination of Pregnancy guidelines to enhance safe and legal abortion services, as permitted by Nigerian law. Giving reasons for the move, he noted that it…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Al’amin Muhammed Idris, Chief Executive Officer of Interface Africa, on winning the NextGen Innovation Challenge, where the company received a £1.5 million cash award at the grand finale held on Thursday at the Hilton London Paddington. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu lauded Interface Africa for its innovative work in providing affordable solar financing solutions to small businesses across Africa. He noted that the company’s victory underscores the ingenuity and creativity of Nigerian youths, whose innovations are shaping the continent’s development.“President Tinubu…

The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare of its workforce through sustained investments in healthcare, insurance, and support systems designed to safeguard the well-being of public servants both in life and beyond. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr. Kayode Robert, during the presentation of insurance benefits to families of deceased staff from the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Local Government Service. The event took place at the Ministry’s T Block Conference Room, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at…