One dies as abducted Ekiti pupils and staff regain freedom
The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants. The Ekiti State Government has also confirmed the release of the […]
Lagos State Governor procures Blue Line and Red Line rail operations
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has procured additional rolling stocks for the Blue Line and Red Line rail operations. Sanwo-Olu said the additional rolling stocks, which would bring more relief to millions of Lagos residents, were expected to arrive in Lagos from China before the end of 2024. Speaking during a high-level meeting of […]
Nigeria takes on Angola in first Quarter final tie for AFCON 2023
Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in today’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final encounter, at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. Sy will have compatriots Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura in as assistant referee 1 and assistant referee 2 respectively, while Mauritanian official Abdel Aziz Bouh will […]
Police restricts movement in 26 states due to Bye-elections on Saturday
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 am to 6 pm in 26 states holding bye-elections on Saturday. This is with the exclusion of those on essential duties such as officials of INEC, accredited journalists, ambulances […]
US approves plan to strike Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq
The US has approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq. The strikes will take place over a number of days, officials said, and weather conditions will likely dictate when they are launched. It comes after a drone attack killed three US soldiers in Jordan, close to the Syrian […]
Federal Government Grants Hospitals Waivers For Employment Of Health Workers
The Federal Government has granted waivers to hospitals for the employment of health workers as partof efforts to enhance healthcare delivery in the country. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, revealed this during an official visit to the UniversityCollege Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. According to Alausa, medical directors will receive waivers foremployment […]
FG says it working at achieving 77% increase on its internally generated revenue
The Federal Government says it is working at achieving 77 percent increase on its internally generated revenue to enable it develop the economy, as well as fund critical infrastructure across the country. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun who accompanied David Umahi, the Works Minister, made the assertion during an […]
EFCC Uncovers Religious Sect Laundering Money For Terrorists
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is “laundering money for terrorists.” This was as he also revealed that another religious body was found to be protecting a money launderer after some money suspected to have been […]
LASG announces temporary diversion at Ijora 7up
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced a temporary traffic diversion at the Ijora 7up end of the Marine Bridge. The diversion is scheduled to commence on 2nd February and is expected to last until 10th May 2024. The comprehensive maintenance work is deemed necessary to address structural issues and enhance the overall condition of […]
Lagos State IRS announces an extension of deadline for annual tax returns
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has announced an extension of the deadline for employers to file their annual tax returns. The new deadline will now be from February 1 to February 7, 2024. According to a statement by the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, the extension is a result of the recent downtime […]
