The Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence were reported between August 2024 and July 2025, with domestic violence making up the largest share. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, disclosed the figures on Friday during a press briefing to kick off the 2025 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Olanrewaju…

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the state government to increase the minimum wage for workers to ₦150,000, citing the rising cost of living and recent wage hikes in other states. State NLC Chairperson, Comrade Funmi Sesi, made the demand on Thursday while responding to the recent upward wage reviews by the governments of Imo and Ebonyi states. According to Sesi, Lagos workers…

Authorities in the City of Tshwane have begun demolishing two illegally constructed high-rise buildings owned by Nigerian property developer George Asaba, following multiple court rulings that declared the structures unsafe and in breach of municipal regulations. The demolition, which began this week, follows a March 2025 ruling by the Gauteng High Court ordering the removal of the buildings on Luttig Street in Pretoria West. The court found that Asaba had…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched its nationwide enlightenment campaign in Yobe State, a move designed to promote national unity and development. The campaign, which was flagged off at a press conference in Damaturu, focuses on five key areas of national importance. Representing the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director of Planning, Research and Strategy, Alhaji Nuru Yusuf Kobi, outlined the five thematic areas of the campaign. These…

The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Adebowale Adedokun, has called for a new legal specialisation in Nigeria: “procurement lawyers.” Speaking at the 65th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), he argued that creating a cadre of legal experts focused on procurement law is essential to curb corruption and address the country’s massive infrastructure deficit. READ ALSO: Tinubu approves new procurement thresholds for federal contracts Adedokun…

By Ismaeel Aleem Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s (FG) dedication to harnessing the socio-economic potential of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites through strategic collaboration with stakeholders, particularly state governments. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the UNESCO International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) Nigeria National Committee (NNC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday, Shettima emphasised the untapped opportunities in Nigeria’s geological assets. Led by Aminu Abdullahi Isyaku,…

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has expressed confidence in the new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. NEITI stated that the company, under its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, is well-positioned to drive critical reforms. During a courtesy visit to the NNPC Towers yesterday, NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Ogbonnaya Orji, praised the new management’s vision, noting that it comes at a crucial time…

By Ismaeel Aleem  In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s aviation sector, Air Peace has successfully operated the first direct flight between Lagos, Nigeria, and São Paulo, Brazil, significantly strengthening ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse. The inaugural flight, conducted on a Boeing 777, marks a new era of connectivity, slashing travel time from nearly 20 hours—previously routed through Europe or the Middle East—to a streamlined direct journey.…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent increase in the cost of international passports in Nigeria. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Obi criticised the current administration’s persistent focus on imposing financial burdens on ordinary citizens. The Federal Government announced on Thursday a significant rise in passport fees. Under the new pricing, a 32-page international passport now…

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have strongly criticised Honourable Ibraheem Shittu, representing Saki West State Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), labelling him an “absentee lawmaker” with minimal participation in legislative duties. In a joint statement released on Thursday and made available, the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, and Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, accused Shittu of consistently…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the voter registration figures recently released for Osun State are implausible. In a statement issued on Thursday, the electoral body maintained that there was “nothing extraordinary” about the data, which recorded 393,269 online pre-registrations in Osun alone within the first week of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The ADC had earlier criticised…

The Lagos State Government is set to collaborate with the international non-governmental organisation, Time for Africa Foundation, to advance sustainable community development initiatives. This partnership will focus on key sectors including health, finance, education, and social empowerment, utilizing technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to improve service delivery. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, during a meeting with officials of the foundation. READ ALSO: Lagos, Afreximbank…