Kenya has recorded its first Ebola death after a man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died following his return to the country. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the death on Tuesday, saying the man, whose identity was not disclosed, had fallen ill about a month ago and received…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the refusal of his bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. The presiding judge, Justice Onyekachi Aja Otisi, reserved judgment after hearing arguments from counsel representing El-Rufai and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has commissioned a new Land Archive as part of efforts to strengthen land administration and simplify urban planning through its electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned the facility on Tuesday during a guided inspection of the state’s geospatial infrastructure to mark the maiden GIS Day…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State that killed all 32 people on board. The President also ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the victims and directed the Nigerian…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the state’s loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), while dismissing reports of any disagreement with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, or the Rainbow Coalition associated with him. Aiyedatiwa spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday while responding to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received the Governor of the Year Award from the National Leadership of Accredited Civil Society Organisations and the Civil Society Organisation on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI). The award was presented to Sanwo-Olu at the National Civil Society Summit held on October 2, 2026,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Ayodele Ogunsan, on his 50th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described Ogunsan as an entrepreneur, security expert,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo and former Lagos State Commissioner, Muiz Banire (SAN), on his 60th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described Banire as a legal practitioner and academic whose contributions to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 70th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described Alake as a respected journalist, communication strategist and administrator who has become a role model…
