By Ayomide Otitoju Leaders across Nigeria have called for greater inclusion of young people in top governance roles, citing their energy, mental agility, and ability to meet the demands of leadership. The call came on Thursday during a memorial lecture and leadership conference organised by the Murtala Muhammed Foundation to mark the 50th anniversary of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The decision was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, all Commissioners and Special Advisers have been directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officers in their respective ministries with immediate effect. Governor Fubara expressed appreciation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kwankwasiyya Movement has formally rejected moves by five United States lawmakers seeking to blacklist its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged severe violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The proposal followed the introduction of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457) before the United States Congress on Tuesday….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has warned food processors, garri production centres and street food vendors across the state to comply with strict hygiene and waste management standards or face sanctions, as part of measures to curb the spread of Lassa fever. In a statement issued by its Press Secretary,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family, friends and associates of former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, who passed away on Wednesday. The President’s message was conveyed in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has recused himself from two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The judge, who was recently reassigned the cases by Chief Judge John Tsoho, said he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former Deputy Governor of the state and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, on her 70th birthday. Princess Sosan, an educationist who served as deputy governor under former Governor Babatunde Fashola from 2007 to 2011, turned 70 on February 11….
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated a grassroots mobilisation group, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, to engage residents across the state on the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The governor appointed 20 Local Government coordinators to drive the initiative at the community level, with his Chief of Staff, Mr….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Wednesday presented provisional letters of allocation to the first batch of 180 beneficiaries affected by the redevelopment of Alaba Transnational Market along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Ojo Local Government Area. The letters, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, were handed over to the traders during a ceremony held…
