Tinubu seeks Senate approval to pay Yobe N100.5bn for airport
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to approve a N100.5bn promissory note programme to reimburse the Yobe State Government for the construction of the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu sought legislative approval for the issuance of the promissory […]
Wike, Adeleke, Soludo, others make APC revised campaign council list
The revised All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 general election has named the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; and Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, among its members. […]
Reps seek emergency funding for SMEs at single-digit interest rate
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to establish a special emergency funding scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises, with loans offered at single-digit interest rates to ease the burden of high borrowing costs on businesses. It also called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to review lending policies and risk-pricing measures affecting […]
Edo Hospitality Industry Set Agog As Dame Joy Ozigbo Ideh Takes Helm As FADEM President
Benin City is set to witness a historic moment in the hospitality and events management sector as the Food and Drinks Events Managers of Nigeria (FADEM), Edo State Chapter, prepares for its 2026 Inauguration Ceremony. The spotlight will be on Dame Joy Ozigbo Ideh, the celebrated Chief Executive Officer of 70’s Grill Caterers, who will […]
Jigawa ADC kicks as INEC omits Ringim, seven others from final list
The African Democratic Congress in Jigawa State has expressed concern over the omission of its endorsed deputy governorship candidate, Aminu Ringim, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Ringim’s name was missing from the list released by INEC on Saturday and was replaced with that of Musa […]
Oyebanji promises better second term ahead of Ekiti inauguration
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has promised a more impactful second term in office, as he expressed gratitude to God for what he described as the achievements recorded by his administration in its first four years. Oyebanji attributed the administration’s achievements to God’s benevolence and the support of President Bola Tinubu, while expressing confidence that […]
Police arrest four, recover three stolen vehicles in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered three stolen vehicles in separate operations conducted between October 8 and 9. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, saying the recoveries followed intelligence-led operations by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and the […]
20-year road decay cripples Lagos community, businesses
Residents of communities along the Ginti Junction–Igbelaara Road in the Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State have lamented the prolonged neglect of the road, saying it has disrupted transportation, crippled businesses and forced some of them to relocate. The road, which begins at Ginti Bus Stop, also known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, […]
LASTMA rescues 670 victims in nine months
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority says it has responded to 1,409 road crashes and rescued 670 victims in the past nine months. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to improving emergency response and promoting road safety across Lagos State. The statement, signed by LASTMA’s Director of Public […]
Three suspects in Oyo police custody over alleged robbery
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a motorcycle following a robbery incident around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after the Divisional Police Officer of Oluyole Division received a distress call reporting […]
