By Adeyemi David Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising living costs. Makinde announced the initiative on Monday while supervising the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to strengthen collaboration in tackling insecurity across the country, pledging increased international support to boost Nigeria’s security architecture. The President made the call on Sunday in Lagos while receiving governors who paid the traditional Eid-el-Fitr homage, led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu stressed that…
By Seun Ibiyemi A public affairs analyst, Nick Agule, has called for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, warning that the current system is structurally incapable of addressing modern threats such as terrorism, banditry, and mass criminality. In a detailed policy commentary released on March 20, 2026, Agule argued that despite sweeping actions by…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to operate three train trips on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor on Monday, March 23, to address increased passenger demand. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, the NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, said the additional trips were introduced in…
By Seun Ibiyemi A new international study has revealed that adopting clean cooking energy in Nigeria could significantly reduce long-term household expenses, improve respiratory health, and ease pressure on the nation’s healthcare system. The research, co-led by Davies Adeloye of Teesside University, was conducted under the C2REST Nigeria Study, a three-year initiative funded by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Akeem Olalekan Dauda, on Friday paid a condolence visit to Adamson Ayinde at his residence in Idimu, following the death of his mother, Alhaja Nurat Ayinde. The visit was aimed at commiserating with the bereaved family and offering prayers during their time of grief. Dauda,…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The President urged the faithful to renew their commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity as they celebrate the festival across the country on Friday. This was contained in a statement issued…
By Seun Ibiyemi The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2026 Osun off-cycle governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has congratulated Muslims in Osun State on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, while reiterating his commitment to job creation, economic growth and youth empowerment in the state….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to enhanced security collaboration with the Anambra State Government ahead of the state’s second term inauguration. The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South East Zone, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, paid a courtesy…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, stating that both nations share more than just a historical relationship but a common vision for progress, resilience, and partnership. Tinubu made the remarks during a state banquet held in his honour at Windsor Castle, where he…
