Agabi told the court that Kanu had decided to take over his defence, prompting all the senior advocates on the team to step down from the case. Confirming this, Kanu said he would represent himself for now but might hire new lawyers later. When the judge offered to assign him a lawyer, he declined. During […]
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. Governor Yusuf made the call while delivering his remarks at the Africast 2025 Conference organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Lagos, where media professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders gathered to discuss emerging trends in the broadcast industry. […]
According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the landmark deal marks a major step toward strengthening energy security and accelerating economic transformation in Northern Nigeria. The agreement, finalized during the High-Level Electrification Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16th to 19th, 2025, will see the three states jointly […]
Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the nomination Tuesday, noting Doro’s extensive experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, and community development in Nigeria and the UK. Read Also: Senate Confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman Presidency sources […]
The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Onawo (SDP–Nasarawa), seeks to provide a legal framework for safeguarding mining operations, enforcing environmental and safety regulations, and promoting sustainable mining practices in Nigeria’s extractive sector. According to Onawo, the NMRS will be tasked with responsibilities such as curbing illegal mining, rescuing trapped miners, providing emergency medical response, investigating […]
During a meeting with a delegation from PLAN International, Shettima emphasised the importance of initiatives like the school feeding programme in reducing the number of out-of-school children. He invited teenager Joy Ogah to symbolically take over his seat as “one-day Vice President” to advocate for the rights of the girl-child, pledging continued government collaboration with […]
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the Governor stated that Lagos has continued to demonstrate leadership in subnational climate action and developing practical mechanisms for city-level climate finance. The Governor also reiterated that the state has been developing blue bonds and nature-based coastal protection projects that […]
The party made the call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressing that it takes any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order with the utmost seriousness. The ADC said it has been closely monitoring reports linking some arrested military officers to the purported coup, alongside media claims that a former southern […]
This was disclosed in a statement released by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. The agency said the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. NELFUND urged fresh students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number. It appealed […]
The club, in a statement, described the move as necessary to improve results and reposition the team. Pillars have recorded just two wins, two draws, and four losses in their first eight matches, results the management called disappointing. Former team captain and Assistant Coach, Gambo Muhammad, will now lead the technical team alongside Goalkeeping Coach […]