By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in partnership with EnterpriseNGR, has launched the Phase 1 Report of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), outlining the strategy and implementation pathway for initiatives aimed at driving Nigeria’s economic growth, deepening the financial market and fostering innovation. The report was unveiled on Thursday at Lagos House, Marina,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction and multiple sentences imposed by the Federal High Court, Abuja. In the appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu argued that his trial was marred by fundamental legal…
By Ayomide Otitoju Counsel to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN), has described his client’s ongoing trial over the alleged ₦80.2 billion local government funds transfers as politically motivated, insisting that the case does not amount to money laundering. Daudu made the assertion on Thursday at the Federal…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, commending his administration’s strides in infrastructure and urban development. Speaking at Lagos House, Marina, Oba Ladoja expressed gratitude to the Lagos State government for its support during his coronation last…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026 at the third reading, retaining key existing provisions while rejecting some proposed amendments. The upper chamber declined to approve the proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, which would have made the electronic transmission of election results…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fatima Radda, wife of Katsina State Governor, on Wednesday donated ₦10 million to cancer patients at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, in observance of World Cancer Day. The event, themed “United By Unique: Placing People at The Heart of Cancer Care”, brought together patients, healthcare professionals, and state officials. Speaking at the…
A Florida man who plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course in September 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison. Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted in September of attempting to kill then-candidate Trump, marking the second known attempt on the billionaire’s life in the months leading up to the November…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several people have been killed and properties destroyed following a bandit attack on Doma Community in Tafoki, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. Armed with weapons including AK-47 rifles, the assailants reportedly invaded the community five months after a peace agreement had…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended his decision to award a peace prize to United States President Donald Trump, dismissing criticism and rejecting calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Infantino came under fire after presenting the award to Trump on behalf of football’s world governing body during the World Cup draw…
