By Ayomide Otitoju Punchline Lagos, a premium live comedy experience, is set to take place at the British Council in Lagos on March 29, 2026, in what organisers describe as a landmark event aimed at redefining the city’s entertainment landscape. The curated platform will feature a mix of established comedians, emerging talents, and cultural tastemakers,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, following its 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the decision was unanimous among all MPC members. He added that the liquidity ratio…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has stepped up the implementation of its Executive Order on Mandatory Social Health Insurance, directing Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairmen to lead grassroots enrolment efforts under the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, also known as ILERA EKO. The directive was delivered during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aquafina emerged as a major highlight at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on February 14, 2026, rewarding the first ten groups to complete the 10-kilometre race with N1 million each. The initiative underscores the brand’s continued investment in fitness, wellness, and community engagement within Nigeria’s expanding…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of one of its officers and two civilians in a road accident at the Badagry Roundabout heading towards Seme on Monday. In a statement, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, described the incident as “tragic and deeply saddening.”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The media adviser to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has yet to respond to his principal’s bail application eight days after his detention. In a statement posted on X on Monday night, Muyiwa Adekeye said El-Rufai voluntarily honoured an…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced plans to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, a volume expected to meet Nigeria’s domestic demand and generate a surplus of up to 20 million litres for export. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the development…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect. The appointment was announced Tuesday evening by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the decision was taken in view of prevailing security challenges and in accordance with extant laws….
By Ayomide Otitoju Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), according to a presidency source. The source disclosed on Tuesday that Egbetokun stepped down from office, although the Nigeria Police authorities have yet to issue an official statement confirming the development. His resignation follows reports suggesting he had vacated the…
