Author: Adeniyi Daniel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominating seven individuals as Federal Commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC). The President also confirmed the appointment of Bala Mohammed Bello as Special Adviser on Political Economy, alongside the appointment of Dr. Yusuf Mohammed as Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo. According to a statement issued on March 30, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen governance structures and enhance service delivery. “President Tinubu…
The Lagos State Government has reinforced the need for strict compliance with estate rules by allottees, warning that adherence is critical to maintaining order and improving living standards in public housing schemes. The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the charge during a monthly stakeholders’ meeting and public enlightenment session with residents of state-owned housing estates in Ikorodu Division, held at Oba Adegboruwa Housing Estate, Igbogbo. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Commissioner said the engagement was designed to obtain feedback from residents and develop sustainable solutions to challenges affecting government-owned estates. “There are…
The Lagos State Government says it is intensifying efforts to implement a seamless, multimodal transport system driven by data, sustainability and institutional coordination. This was disclosed in a post shared on the official social media handle of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on Monday, following a keynote address delivered by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, at the Lagos Urban Transport Stakeholders Workshop. The workshop, themed “Governing Urban Mobility: Making and Implementing Decisions in Urban Transportation in Sub-Saharan Africa,” brought together policymakers, operators and development partners to examine pathways for improving transport systems in rapidly growing cities. According…
The Federal Government has disclosed that over 9.2 million households across the country have benefited from a cash transfer initiative introduced to mitigate the impact of ongoing economic pressures. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, made this known on Monday during the HOPE-CT implementation update and press conference in Abuja, where he outlined the scale and progress of the intervention. According to him, the programme, which is anchored on the National Social Register, has so far disbursed about ₦688 billion to vulnerable Nigerians within two years. “Under this intervention, eligible households receive ₦75,000 distributed over…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his ambition of contesting the governorship election in Bauchi State, in line with the presidential directive mandating political appointees seeking elective offices to step down. The development was confirmed on Monday in a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the minister had formally relinquished his duties. Tuggar’s resignation follows a recent directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requiring all serving political appointees with intentions to contest in forthcoming elections to resign ahead of the political season, a move aimed at…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated welfare fund to support members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including personnel wounded in the line of duty and families of fallen soldiers. The President made the announcement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing the initiative as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of military personnel. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to create a special account for the fund to ensure structured and targeted disbursement. “The…
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed allegations of misconduct against a female officer captured in a viral video, maintaining that her conduct during a stop-and-search operation in the Festac area complied with established policing procedures. The video, which circulated on X on Sunday, showed a confrontation between the officer and a woman who objected to the manner of the search. The woman was seen questioning the officer’s approach as her belongings were inspected and resisted instructions to remove her wig. The footage also showed the officer directing the woman to stop recording and delete the video, a move that…
A significant realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape is set to unfold as former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, prepares to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the African Democratic Congress. Kwankwaso, who formally resigned from the NNPP on Sunday in a personally signed statement, said his decision was driven by the need for “strategic realignment” amid evolving political dynamics in the country. Sources within his political camp confirmed that the former NNPP national leader is expected to officially join the ADC on Monday, alongside key loyalists, in a move seen as one of…
The ancient city of Abeokuta came alive in a grand display of culture, history, and unity as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged at the iconic Ake Palace Ground for the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival, an annual celebration deeply rooted in the Egba people’s heritage. The event, proudly supported by Adron Homes and Properties Limited, witnessed an impressive parade of distinguished personalities, traditional rulers, government officials, business leaders, and cultural enthusiasts, all captured in vibrant pictures that tell the story of a people united by history and pride. From richly adorned monarchs in regal attire to elegantly dressed guests…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed in the heads of imported dry stock fish and dismantled multiple drug trafficking networks across the country in a series of coordinated operations. The agency also recovered consignments of fentanyl, methamphetamine and morphine sulphate concealed in automobile parts bound for the United Kingdom, while arrests were made in several states, including an 80-year-old suspect in Ekiti .According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the cocaine seizure followed actionable intelligence on a transnational syndicate involved in trafficking illicit drugs to India. “Operatives of the…