By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday announced the return of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise across the state, aiming to restore civic responsibility and improve public hygiene. The exercise will take place on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., without movement restrictions. State officials will monitor compliance,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kassim Gidado, Chairman of Polaris Bank, has urged newly inducted banking professionals to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning and demonstrate ethical leadership as they navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. Gidado made the call while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Stream 1 Chartered Banker Induction Ceremony organised…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday vowed to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States. “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force,” the Guards said in a statement on their official…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled its National Convention for April 14, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 Nigerian General Elections. The party also announced that ward congresses will commence on April 7, followed by local government and state congresses as it begins the process of renewing its leadership…
Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that NATO forces shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace, marking the third such interception since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets…
Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Friday that it had summoned the British and French ambassadors to protest a Ukrainian attack on the city of Bryansk, reportedly carried out using Storm Shadow missiles supplied by the UK and France. The ministry said the envoys were summoned “to lodge a strong protest” over the Tuesday strike, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Balogun, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Balogun, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), turned 75 on Friday, March 13. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser…
By Ayomide Otitoju Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after allegedly sustaining a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit in Sango-Ota. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango-Ota bridge while the entertainer was shooting a skit with members…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Tinubu has nominated former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The nomination was disclosed on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian…
