To address the economic challenges in the country, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that it is working diligently to empower Lagosians with beneficial programmes. Revealing this development on X on Thursday, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, stated that the programmes aim to educate and implement policies to further relieve the suffering of Lagosians. He added that the initiative…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusivity. At a ceremony at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome) in Akure, featuring an empowerment program, he pledged that his government would uphold equal rights for all, regardless of religious affiliations. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for their endorsement and steadfast support,…

The Nigeria Army (NA) has announced that the viral claim of the takeover of the Military Training Area in Kontagora, Niger State, by a terrorist group is untrue. The Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, described the claims as “baseless and vicious insinuations” in a statement shared on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu added that the claim sited by the Niger State House of Assembly member, Hon. Abdullahi Isah, on…

About 10 people have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries when a building collapsed on Thursday morning in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. New Daily Prime gathered that the disaster occurred around 2 am in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ona Ara Local Government Area. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency,in a statement on Thursday, stated that 10 bodies were recovered from the rubble. The statement noted…

Suspected bandits have kidnapped no fewer than 16 people in Bena village and surrounding areas in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Secretary of the Security Committee in Wasagu, Lawali Umar said the bandits ambushed victims working on their guinea corn farms and took them hostage. He said that in another attack, bandits raided the Tudun Wada area, abducting six people. Responding…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Major-General Olufemi Oluyede on his recent appointment as Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for selecting an esteemed son of Ikere-Ekiti, recognising Oluyede’s exemplary dedication and commitment. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the governor expressed complete confidence in Oluyede’s ability to excel…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reassured residents of his commitment to sustainable development. Speaking during his campaign tour at Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area, Governor Aiyedatiwa engaged with community stakeholders and addressed a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Reflecting on the early legal hurdles faced by the recently established Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), the governor reiterated his…

A 48-year-old man, Mr. Michael Nnaji, a native of Amuri in Nkanu local government Area of Enugu State residing in Ngbo, Ebonyi State was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Tuesday. The deceased, who is said to be a businessman and a member of the local security in Ngbo community, was shot twice by the hoodlums who invaded his business area around 9:45pm on the fateful day. According to a…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday emphasised that Nigeria’s carnival industry holds significant potential not only for promoting the nation’s vibrant cultural heritage but also for fostering national unity, cohesion, and youth empowerment. He assured that the Nigerian government is strategically positioning the country’s carnival sector to tap into the global carnival market, valued at an estimated $5 billion, as a key driver for economic growth. In a statement issued…

Afashio community, Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government government Area of Edo State was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as five persons were reportedly found dead in a room. According to Daily Post, the deceased, made up of four boys and a girl were alleged to have been found dead in the room in questionable circumstances. According to sources, two of the victims were brothers while the other three, including…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged extortion of money from motorists at the very busy Rumuokoro flyover in the capital city Port Harcourt. Confirming the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the Command was tipped off after a social media report showed the nefarious activity. The CP Monitoring Unit under the leadership of CSP Grace Wonwu, placed…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, on Wednesday, said concerns over the Federal High Court decision that restricted the release of state allocations is “the least” of his problems. The governor spoke during a special thanksgiving service organized by the state government to celebrate his administration’s resilience amid escalating political crises, which began with the arson attack on the State House of Assembly complex exactly one year ago. He assured…