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…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have agreed to collaborate on delivering stable and reliable electricity to the Lagos corridor under the 24/7 Energy Zones pilot approved by President Bola Tinubu. The agreement was reached during a high-level technical meeting at Lagos House, Marina, between the Minister of Power, Joseph…
Russia has renewed its warning to diplomats and foreign nationals in Kyiv, urging them to leave the Ukrainian capital and warning of further “massive” strikes. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the warning on Saturday, citing what it described as continued risks to foreigners who remain in the city. Moscow said it had previously advised foreign…
By Ayomide Otitoju Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State have appealed for government intervention after gunmen abducted passengers travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The victims were travelling from Ibadan when gunmen reportedly attacked two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in the Umunoha area of…
The head of Turkey’s football refereeing body, Ferhat Gündoğdu, and four others have been remanded in custody as part of a corruption investigation into alleged manipulation of the referee administration process, state news agency Anadolu reported Saturday. Gündoğdu, head of the Central Referees Committee (MHK), and six others appeared before a judge at Istanbul’s Çağlayan…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (NHYPPADEC) have agreed to explore areas of collaboration to boost livestock production, rural livelihoods and economic opportunities across the commission’s operational states. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, disclosed this on Friday during a courtesy visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria Fashion Week has brought bold, avant-garde designs to Abuja, with Nigerian and international designers showcasing elaborate garments and colourful textiles on the runway. The fashion event, which ends on Sunday, moved from Lagos to the nation’s capital this year in an effort to expand Abuja’s growing creative industry and strengthen engagement…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Niger State, Mohammed Mamman Nami, has pledged to run a transparent and accountable government if elected governor in the 2027 election. Nami, a former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), made the pledge while addressing party supporters and stakeholders during an…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team squad after coach Jorge Jesus said the 41-year-old would not start Thursday’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo announced his departure late Wednesday, shortly after Jesus confirmed that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would be left out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive…
