Lagos insists no court nullified sanitation exercise, lists exemptions for emergencies
The Lagos government says no court has nullified the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The monthly clean-up exercise was suspended in November 2016 after a court ruled that restricting residents’ movement…
30 Kwara monarchs flee palaces amid abduction fears – Report
At least 30 traditional rulers across the southern area of Kwara State have fled their palaces following a sustained wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks. According to Saturday PUNCH,…
Troops arrest terrorist spy at Yobe airport
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected informant linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport…
Ex-aviation minister Sirika, facing corruption charges, declares senate return bid
Hadi Sirika, former minister of aviation, has announced his intention to contest the Katsina north senatoral district seat in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Friday at the All Progressives Congress…
Court orders Natasha Akpoti to pay Yahaya Bello N1bn over defamation
A high court in Lokoja has ordered Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, to pay N1 billion in damages to Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, over defamatory comments. In…
Lagos AG dismisses claims of shielding Owode Onirin killers
The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations that it is shielding suspects linked to the killing of six traders at Owode Onirin, insisting that its decision not to prosecute was…
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair Tunde Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Tunde Ayeni, businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Sources said that…
Tinubu hasn’t endorsed anyone for Oyo guber poll – Adelabu
The immediate past minister of power, Bayo Adelabu says President Bola Tinubu has not endorsed an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the 2027 governorship race in Oyo state. Tinubu…
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers with airtime for poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators (telcos) to compensate subscribers with airtime credits for poor network quality. Aminu Maida, NCC’s executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer (CEO),…
Sanwo-Olu confirms plans to extend Red Line rail into Ogun State
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that talks are in progress to extend the Red Line rail into Ogun State as part of efforts to ease congestion through an…
