Khadijat Omotayo Khadijat Omotayo, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, has urged Nigerians to stop attacking her principal over the removal of fuel subsidy. Omotayo made the call on Saturday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, during a town hall meeting attended by various stakeholders, including market women, youth groups, labour leaders, farmers, traditional rulers, government …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, widely known as SeaKing at the church’s February Holy Ghost service held, Simawa, Ogun State. The General overseer urged the congregation at the monthly spiritual meeting to take cognisance of the year’s prophecies, he reminded them that …

The Lagos State Government has allocated funds in its 2025 budget for urban renewal and technical studies of the highly anticipated Fourth Mainland Bridge. This development was announced by Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, during the ministry’s Budget Analysis press conference. The proposed 37km bridge is expected to connect Lekki Peninsula/Victoria Island and Ikorodu, …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns about the escalating diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, with a total of 41,336 cases reported across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Key Statistics:24,846 (60.1%) confirmed cases 7,769 (18.8%) discarded cases 3,546 (8.6%) pending classification 5,175 (12.5%) unknown status 1,262 deaths, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) …

The gunmen who kidnapped the Retired General Maharazu Tsiga, former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), at his residence in Tsiga village, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, have demanded a ransom of N250m The incident which occurred on Wednesday, with gunmen armed with sophisticated weapons invading Tsiga’s residence, wounding two residents, and accidentally killing one of …

By Funke Egbemode The first thing I noticed was her hair. She had gone almost completely gray.Her skirt suit hung on her, shapeless. She wore no make-up.She had no colour. But I recognised her all the same. Nike, my younger friend, once lovely, shapely and lively made her way into the airport lounge.I called her name, tentatively and she brightened …

The ongoing trade war between the US and China is expected to fuel foreign direct investments in Africa, particularly in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. According to the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), Africa’s manufacturing sector is projected to grow by 4% in 2025, driven by improving economic conditions and the potential spillover effect of the trade shift in the West …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken a significant step towards transforming the state’s infrastructure by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Summa Group, a renowned construction company. The partnership aims to develop and construct the highly anticipated Lekki-Epe International Airport. This ambitious project is a crucial part of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision to enhance connectivity in Lagos, stimulate economic …

Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has announced plans to launch an aggressive cancer awareness campaign to improve public knowledge about the disease, particularly in rural communities. This initiative aims to bridge the knowledge gap about cancer, which is most prevalent in rural areas. According to Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, President and CEO of NCS, inadequate cancer awareness in rural areas leads to …

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her colleagues for their unwavering support since she assumed office. Meranda made the remarks during a courtesy visit from WOMANIFESTO, a women’s rights advocacy group, at the Assembly complex. As the first female speaker, Meranda acknowledged the significance of women’s empowerment, emphasizing that “if you empower …