The Lagos State Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on child trafficking, warning that the buying and selling of children will not be condoned under any circumstances. In a post shared on the government Facebook page today, it acknowledged that at a press briefing on Friday, Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, praised the Nigeria Police Force for successfully rescuing five children from a notorious…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chancellor of the Kwara State University of Education, Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu, as the leader of the state’s delegation for the 2025 Hajj.   In a series of key appointments, the governor also named Alhaji Lateef Oloyin as the new Principal Private Secretary (PPS). Oloyin, a seasoned administrator, politician, and community leader, has a strong background in economics, taxation,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over Nigerians’ contradictory stance on corruption. While many decry corrupt leadership, he noted, they often rally behind the same leaders when they face prosecution. Speaking in Abuja during a visit by officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by Chris Olukolade, Olukoyede emphasised that national development would only be possible if all citizens…

The trial of former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku began on on 31 January, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.   Prosecution counsel Ekele Iheanacho, representing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), presented two witnesses who detailed how Nwabuoku allegedly siphoned funds from the Ministry of Defence using multiple accounts.   Nwabuoku, a former Director of Finance and Accounts at the ministry, is facing…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has emphasised the bank’s commitment to combating inflation and stabilizing the nation’s economy. Speaking in Abuja at the Monetary Policy Forum 2025, which brought together fiscal authorities, legislative members, private sector representatives, development partners, experts, and scholars, Cardoso outlined the bank’s ongoing efforts to achieve economic stability. Addressing the theme, ‘Managing the Disinflation Process,’ the CBN governor reiterated the…

The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic collaboration with various sectors to create an enabling environment for young people to maximize their potential. Commissioner for MYSD, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made this declaration at a three-day retreat organised for the Ministry’s Technical Working Group (TWG) at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja.   Speaking at the event, Ogunlende emphasised the critical role of youth in Lagos,…

Obasa’s impeachment deepens APC crisis as opposition parties woo him. He seeks Tinubu’s help, while supporters push for reinstatement amid rising tensions. The removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, continues to create divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. The impeachment, which took place on January 13, 2025, was carried out by a majority of lawmakers who accused Obasa of…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its commitment to personnel training and capacity development through a strategic partnership with the Presidency. This collaboration was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSAP) on Industrial Training and Development Initiatives, Adamson Ayinde, to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar yesterday.  Discussions during the visit focused on providing industrial training opportunities…

In a significant move to boost domestic gas utilization, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its partners launched five mini-liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.  This groundbreaking event held yesterday, marks the commencement of construction for the plants, which are designed to enhance Nigeria’s energy capacity and economic development. The five mini-LNG plants include NNPC Prime LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and…

The Department of State Services (DSS) interrogated several members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, January 30, in connection with a petition filed by the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, regarding his removal from office earlier this month. According to sources close to the investigation, more than half of the Assembly’s lawmakers were questioned for several hours before being released in the evening. The DSS inquiry followed Obasa’s…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced a significant increase in the monthly allowance for corps members, confirming that starting in February 2025, they will receive N77,000 instead of the current N33,000. Ahmed made the announcement on Thursday, January 30, during an address to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. He explained that the allowance increment is…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on African leaders to implement innovative financing mechanisms and ramp up domestic investment in public health, warning that failure to act could undo years of progress and lead to catastrophic health and economic consequences for the continent. In a statement released on Friday, January 31, the Africa CDC highlighted an alarming increase in health emergencies across the continent.…