By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has told the Federal High Court that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is legally empowered to enforce the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets, PET bottles, and glass containers below 200 millilitres. In a counter-affidavit filed on…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments that would provide for the establishment of State Police. The President made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.Tinubu…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged abuse of office, money laundering, collection of bribes from railway contractors to secure contracts from the NRC, and unlawful…
By Olakunle Oke A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has called on the Lagos State Government not to rescind its decision to clear buildings erected under high-tension power lines in Makoko, while also demanding the immediate implementation of a comprehensive development plan for the waterfront…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday tasked Olatunji Disu, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, to take full charge of the force, restore peace, and strengthen security across the country. The President made the remarks while decorating Disu at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa as Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode…
By Adeyemi David The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed claims that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in its custody.More troubles as ICPC raids El-Rufai’s residence ICPC spokesperson, Okor Odey, was reacting to allegations made by El-Rufai’s aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, who had claimed that the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ has organised a reputation management workshop aimed at strengthening professionalism, enhancing stakeholder relations and building public confidence among its officers. The Comptroller in charge of the unit, Gambo Aliyu, made this known during the workshop held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a critical section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway ahead of schedule, reaffirming its commitment to timely delivery of key infrastructure projects. The 9-kilometre stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way, Lekki, on the Lagos-bound carriageway was delivered in 27 days, significantly earlier than the projected…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed its commitment to stakeholder engagement following the launch of the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) on the Lekki–Epe Corridor, aimed at restructuring public transport operations and improving traffic flow. The reform restricts operations along the corridor to medium and high-capacity buses while limiting mini buses,…
The world over, young business people are currently experiencing significant success and making a significant impact across industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Ambassador Daniel Koussou’s journey from modest beginnings to leading a thriving business conglomerate exemplifies resilience, vision, and strategic acumen, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Koussou, chairman of the Nigeria…
