By Ayomide Otitoju The leadership crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) has escalated, with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his former replacement, Mojisola Meranda, clashing over the procurement of vehicles for lawmakers. Sources within the Assembly revealed that Obasa is displeased with Meranda’s decision to procure the vehicles from a local dealer rather…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced massive new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, while also threatening to “shut down” Canada’s auto industry if trade disputes are not resolved. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his Truth Social platform, stating that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be doubled from 25% to 50%. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) registration from Wednesday, March 12. In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin emphasized the significance of the registration process for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred…
Ukraine carried out its most extensive drone attack on Moscow since the start of the conflict, striking high-rise apartment buildings and parking lots on the outskirts of the Russian capital in the early hours of Tuesday. Both sides acknowledged the scale of the assault, with Moscow branding it the largest drone offensive in the three-year…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that certain political figures in Adamawa and Kwara states are working to remove him from office. Speaking at a gathering of youth leaders in Abuja, Akpabio suggested that his leadership is being challenged due to political opposition. While he did not mention names, speculation has linked…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of its modernization drive, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched training sessions for Customs Area Controllers (CACs) and senior operational officers on the newly introduced Automated Transire Process. The initiative aims to improve cargo tracking, facilitate trade, and reduce revenue losses. The training, held at the Apapa Customs Area…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has inaugurated a newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT) following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The move, announced on March 10, 2025, aims to enhance the administration and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force. During the inauguration, the IGP reiterated…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has downplayed the defection of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), insisting that it remains focused on strengthening its political dominance in the state. El-Rufai, who announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, cited disappointment with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Umma Getso, the 2019 vice-presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), has claimed that some women in politics falsely accuse men of sexual harassment to serve their own political interests. Speaking on the ongoing controversy between Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Getso called for fairness and…
