VIDEO: Meranda officially moves into Lagos Speaker’s office, holds prayer session

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, officially moved into the Speaker’s office at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex on Monday. Videos circulating on social media on Monday showed supporters praising God and praying for her as she assumed office. Meanwhile, the Assembly Complex has heightened security ahead of
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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, officially moved into the Speaker’s office at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex on Monday. Videos circulating on social media on Monday showed supporters praising God and praying for her as she assumed office. Meanwhile, the Assembly Complex has heightened security ahead of

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We’ll fight corruption, fix economy, security – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the current administration will continue to provide the values of the democratic systems by fixing major weaknesses of the economy, securing communities, fighting corruption strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving national cohesion. Shettima stated this in Abuja on Monday at the national conference on strengthening democracy
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the current administration will continue to provide the values of the democratic systems by fixing major weaknesses of the economy, securing communities, fighting corruption strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving national cohesion. Shettima stated this in Abuja on Monday at the national conference on strengthening democracy

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FG begins recruitment into federal civil service

The Federal Government, through the Federal Civil Service Commission, has announced the commencement of recruitment into various positions within the Federal Civil Service. In a statement on Monday by the FCSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, he disclosed that interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s
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The Federal Government, through the Federal Civil Service Commission, has announced the commencement of recruitment into various positions within the Federal Civil Service. In a statement on Monday by the FCSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, he disclosed that interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s

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Nigeria secured 340 patent certificates for inventors in 14 years – Minister

The Federal Government, through the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion, has successfully secured a total of 340 patent certificates for inventors and researchers in Nigeria since 2010. This was announced by the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, during the official presentation of patent certificates to
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The Federal Government, through the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion, has successfully secured a total of 340 patent certificates for inventors and researchers in Nigeria since 2010. This was announced by the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, during the official presentation of patent certificates to

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Unlawful eviction: Court adjourns arraignment of lawyer, others till February 17

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the arraignment of a lawyer and two others in connection with the alleged unlawful eviction, criminal intimidation, and threat to the life of one Ms. Asabe Waziri to February 17. Justice Samira Bature adjourned the matter following the absence of two of the
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The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the arraignment of a lawyer and two others in connection with the alleged unlawful eviction, criminal intimidation, and threat to the life of one Ms. Asabe Waziri to February 17. Justice Samira Bature adjourned the matter following the absence of two of the

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Sowore granted bail, rejects ‘unreasonable conditions’

Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed that he has been granted bail following an engagement with the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Monday. Sowore, however, stated he would refuse any bail conditions that he deems compromising to his “innocence, dignity, and integrity.” PUNCH Online reports that
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Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed that he has been granted bail following an engagement with the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Monday. Sowore, however, stated he would refuse any bail conditions that he deems compromising to his “innocence, dignity, and integrity.” PUNCH Online reports that

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Road crashes claimed 5,421 lives in 2024- FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps has revealed that 5,421 people were killed in road traffic crashes across Nigeria in 2024. This is a seven per cent increase from the 5,081 fatalities recorded in 2023. This was disclosed during a press briefing by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in Abuja on Monday, marking the conclusion of
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has revealed that 5,421 people were killed in road traffic crashes across Nigeria in 2024. This is a seven per cent increase from the 5,081 fatalities recorded in 2023. This was disclosed during a press briefing by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in Abuja on Monday, marking the conclusion of

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Police planning to detain me, Sowore raises the alarm

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged plans by the Nigeria Police Force to detain him over his critical stance on the extension of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure. Sowore arrived at the Force Intelligence Headquarters at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion
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Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged plans by the Nigeria Police Force to detain him over his critical stance on the extension of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure. Sowore arrived at the Force Intelligence Headquarters at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion

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NEDC unveils N500m pharma-grade storage in Borno

The North East Development Commission has unveiled the first pharma-grade storage in the region in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The project, which was inspected on Sunday alongside others, is estimated to cost N500 million. Addressing newsmen shortly after the supervision, the Managing Director of the Commission, Goni Alkali, said the commission is working on
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The North East Development Commission has unveiled the first pharma-grade storage in the region in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The project, which was inspected on Sunday alongside others, is estimated to cost N500 million. Addressing newsmen shortly after the supervision, the Managing Director of the Commission, Goni Alkali, said the commission is working on

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IPOB pledges support for local security outfits to tackle crime in South-East

The Indigenous People of Biafra has pledged to collaborate with local security outfits to tackle criminal elements and killer herdsmen in the South-East. In a statement on Monday, the spokesman for the pro-Biafran group, Emma Powerful, said IPOB is against any form of criminality, hence it has resolved to collaborate where necessary with local security
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The Indigenous People of Biafra has pledged to collaborate with local security outfits to tackle criminal elements and killer herdsmen in the South-East. In a statement on Monday, the spokesman for the pro-Biafran group, Emma Powerful, said IPOB is against any form of criminality, hence it has resolved to collaborate where necessary with local security

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