Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security by commissioning two new initiatives aimed at creating a more efficient food storage and distribution system. The initiatives, “Ounje Ekiti Retail Outlet” and “Ilu Eye Aggregation Hub,” are designed to ensure a consistent supply of affordable food items for residents. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, Oyebanji stated that the goal is to make Ekiti State…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his condolences on the death of Doyin Abiola, the wife of the late M.K.O. Abiola. Abiola, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, was celebrated as a trailblazing figure in Nigerian journalism. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu hailed the late Abiola as an “Amazon in the media industry.”…

Birmingham Airport has been forced to shut down temporarily after a private aircraft made an emergency landing earlier today.

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to fast-track the launch of a free healthcare initiative for low-income retirees. He emphasised its importance for social protection and dignity in retirement. The President also called for the immediate implementation of long-awaited pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee to support the most vulnerable pensioners. READ ALSO: ADC slams Tinubu’s ₦712b airport renovation plan as “careless spending” The directives were announced following a…

A series of violent attacks by suspected herders in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has left at least nine people dead, including a police officer. The assaults, which began last weekend and continued until Tuesday, targeted four communities along the border with Kogi State. According to a local source, the attacks unfolded in a succession of communities. READ ALSO: Police rescue six kidnapped law students in Benue Two…

Former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of National Concord, Dr. Doyin Abiola, has passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday night. A towering figure in Nigeria’s media landscape, Dr. Abiola holds the distinction of being the first Nigerian woman to rise to the position of editor-in-chief of a national daily newspaper. Over her decades-long career, she became one of the country’s most influential voices in journalism, known for her…

The President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Yomi Otubela, has raised an alarm over the recent conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), calling the scheduling of exams at night deeply troubling and counterproductive to students’ success.

The Edo State government has announced an immediate ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state. The ban was enacted in response to a reported resurgence of illegal revenue collection, extortion, and harassment targeting motorists and traders. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed the call for the state to be granted a “special status.” He argued that the designation is long overdue given the state’s significant role as Nigeria’s economic engine. The governor made the appeal during a visit by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) yesterday. READ ALSO: Sanwoolu receives Grenada PM, says govt’ll partner other nations for development Represented by his deputy,…

The Federal Government has issued a warning of heavy rainfall expected between 5 and 9 August across 19 states, raising the risk of widespread flooding in 76 locations. The alert was issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, under the Federal Ministry of Environment. Authorities urged residents in flood-prone areas and relevant stakeholders to take urgent precautionary measures. This latest forecast comes as floods have already…

Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has blamed past northern leaders for the widespread poverty, insecurity, and decaying infrastructure in the northern region, accusing them of betraying the trust of the people. Speaking on Tuesday during a visit by the Tijjaniyya Grassroots Mobilisation and Empowerment Initiative of Nigeria (TIGMEIN) to his residence in Kaduna, Sani said leaders from the North squandered opportunities and looted public resources, leaving the region…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has lauded the Federal Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinics initiative. He described it as a crucial effort to connect economic growth with grassroots development. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics held in Akure, Oyebanji said the programme demonstrates a deep understanding of the vital role small businesses play in job creation, poverty reduction, and industrialisation. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu,…