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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Lagos govt reports no casualties in Ikorodu school collapse, orders immediate action

News 4 hours ago2 Mins Read

Kashim Shettima departing for Guinean inauguration, Davos 2026

Shettima departs for Guinean inauguration, Davos 2026

News 6 hours ago2 Mins Read

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, at a palace event amid controversy over the Oyo State Council of Obas.

Alaafin’s palace denies consultation with Makinde on Oyo Obas council chairmanship

News 21 hours ago3 Mins Read

Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello in court during his corruption trial in Abuja.

EFCC witnesses admit massive withdrawals from Kogi accounts, say Yahaya Bello not beneficiary

News 22 hours ago3 Mins Read

Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters as the agency clarifies VAT rules on bank charges and transfers.

NRS denies VAT on bank transfers, clarifies tax applies only to service charges

22 hours ago

Governor Dikko Radda addressing beneficiaries during the disbursement of life and death benefits in Katsina State.

Katsina govt pays N45.89bn in life, death benefits to over 14,500 workers – Radda

22 hours ago

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State

Diri urges corporate giants to partner with military

22 hours ago

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurating the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan.

Makinde inaugurates new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, introduces rotational chairmanship

24 hours ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at a school inauguration, smiling and interacting with students during legacy project activities.

Court dismisses defamation suit against Natasha

January 15, 2026

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at a school inauguration, smiling and interacting with students during legacy project activities.

Court dismisses defamation suit against Natasha

News January 15, 20262 Mins Read

An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal…

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

NIS launches new tracking feature to tackle thousands of uncollected passports

News January 15, 20262 Mins Read

In a major move to streamline its services and eliminate the backlog of unclaimed documents,…

Kogi CSDA officials and local government representatives attend a capacity-building training on NG-CARES 2.0 implementation in Okene.

Kogi CSDA under NG-CARES 2.0 receives additional World Bank funds

January 14, 2026

NFVCB officials review film classification data showing increased approvals and growing diversity in Nigeria’s film industry in 2025.

NFVCB approved 1,185 films in 2025 as Nigeria’s film industry records growth

January 14, 2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressing APC stakeholders ahead of Lagos Local Government Elections.

Lagos govt enforces ‘no-go zones’ near Third Mainland Bridge

January 14, 2026

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away after collapsing at Government House in Yenagoa.

Bayelsa govt sets January 30 for burial of late deputy governor

January 14, 2026

Federal Government and ASUU officials sign a new agreement at the TETFund Conference Hall in Abuja to replace the 2009 pact.

FG, ASUU sign new agreement to replace 2009 pact, promise stability in universities

January 14, 2026

TaiTaiwo Oyedele speaks at an Abuja governance colloquium, revealing threats faced over Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform programme.wo Oyedele addresses concerns over Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws following a critical report by KPMG Nigeria.

Oyedele says he faces death threats over Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms

January 14, 2026

ASUU leaders discuss salary concerns, pension reforms and the future of Nigeria’s university system following a new federal government agreement.

ASUU doubts FG’s commitment to new pension peform

January 14, 2026

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a significant success in its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest

Armed kidnapper arrested with loaded magazines in Rivers

January 14, 2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Lagos govt to introduce electric boats as LAGFERRY promises cheaper, cleaner commutes

January 14, 2026

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat represented at Fountain University convocation in Osogbo, addressing graduating students.

Nigeria needs active problem-solvers, not passive graduates — Hamzat

January 14, 2026

Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters as the agency clarifies VAT rules on bank charges and transfers.

New tax laws do not target bank accounts, says NRS chairman

January 13, 2026

Over 2,000 death recorded as Iran’s anti-govt protests intensify

January 13, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Hajiya Usman and others

Shettima urges public servants to prioritise service

January 13, 2026

Seized oil tanker Marinera by US spotted in Scotland

January 13, 2026

Ex-UK soldier jailed for petrol bomb attack on police station

January 13, 2026

Students protesting insecurity in Ekpoma, Edo State, during a demonstration near Ambrose Alli University.

Rights group demands release of 52 AAU students arrested over insecurity protest

January 13, 2026

Federal High Court Abuja during proceedings in the Owo church attack terrorism trial.

Owo church attack trial: Two more witnesses testify as DSS tenders fresh exhibits

January 13, 2026

EFCC recovers, returns ₦802.4m to First Bank

EFCC recovers, returns ₦802.4m to First Bank

January 13, 2026

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