The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Wednesday sealed Blessed Happy Homes Superstore at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, Festac Town, Lagos. The Lagos State Government said the store was sealed for selling expired products, violating health and safety regulations, putting customers’ lives at risk and engaging in practices that compromise consumer well-being. The statement stated that the owner of the supermarket will be prosecuted and face legal consequences for…

A Kwara State high court was told how the state government under former governor Abdulfatah Ahmed misappropriated over N5 billion education funds by a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday. An assistant director of finance at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abubakar Hassan, was presented as the first prosecution witness at the resumed hearing of the case on Wednesday. Led in evidence by Rotimi…

Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian-born UK pastor and former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, has addressed reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The 44-year-old pastor, who is also a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, has recently lost his legal battle against deportation, despite claiming that the move would violate his human rights. The decision follows a ruling by an immigration tribunal, which ordered Adegboyega’s deportation after investigations…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the FCT Administration (FCTA) has committed 1.05 billion dollars, amounting to about N177 billion to infrastructural development in the education sector. Represented by the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Wike, spoke at the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities, held in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A statement by Mr Austine Elemue, Special Assistant on Media…

Bitcoin has skyrocketed past the $100,000 mark, reaching an all-time high of $103,800, driven by growing investor confidence sparked by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s newly embraced pro-crypto stance. The cryptocurrency’s remarkable rally has seen a 50% surge since Trump’s election win in November. The surge accelerated after Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a prominent crypto advocate, to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins’ appointment signals a shift towards…

The Nigerian Senate has paused its deliberation on the controversial Tax Reform Bills, following widespread public opposition. The suspension, announced by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau on Wednesday, December 4, includes halting the planned public hearings until the concerns surrounding the bills are addressed. The bills in question are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024, and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024. …

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a Climate Division within the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to lead sustainable, gender-responsive, and age-inclusive climate actions. Additionally, the ministry is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative, the Women in Green Economy Project, in 2025. This programme aims to empower one million women through climate-smart agricultural practices and train 2,000 female climate champions at the grassroots level. Speaking at the ongoing United…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, urging him to ensure the selection of credible and capable candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming local government elections, set to take place on January 18, 2025. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Demehin Stephen, the Coordinator of the IPPM, expressed the group’s strong desire for the governor, in his capacity as the state party leader, to prioritize qualities such…

The Edo State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation regarding the tragic death of Kaduna Eboigbodin, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), who died under suspicious circumstances at a police checkpoint in Benin City. This directive was announced by the Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, following instructions from the Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, on Wednesday. According to eyewitness accounts, the distressing incident unfolded on Monday when…

The Police Academy in Wudil, Kano, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), has unequivocally stated that any candidate found attempting to bribe or otherwise compromise the ongoing admission procedure will be swiftly disqualified. This announcement underscores the commission’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and fair recruitment process. DIG Argungu made these remarks during a supervisory visit to the Police Academy, where he was accompanied…

Oyo State’s Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, fervently expressed his unwavering support for his Osun State counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, amid looming political challenges presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Wednesday in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Makinde boldly asserted that the APC will not succeed in its ambitions within both Oyo and Osun states, reaffirming the resilience of progressives in the region. The backdrop of Makinde’s remarks…

Shell companies in Nigeria on Wednesday restated their commitment to the development of Nigerian companies through contract awards and capacity building.Shell’s Media Relations Manager, Mr Gladys Afam-Anadu, restated this commitment in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday.He said that Shell companies in Nigeria were participating at the 13th Practical Nigerian Content Forum in Yenagoa with a strong message of support for Nigerian companies.More than 700 oil and gas…