The Lagos State Government announced a ban on children appearing in public streets during official school hours. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, disclosed this policy during a press briefing at the State House in Alausa. He stated that the measure sought to curb truancy and ensure children remained in classrooms. “We will no…
The Delta State Government approved N34 billion for the construction of police divisional headquarters. The approval covered all 25 local government areas in the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced the decision during a security council meeting in Asaba. “We have approved the sum of N34 billion for the building of police divisional headquarters across the…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), announced on Thursday that the new court of appeal complex under construction in Abuja will reach completion in May 2026. He made this disclosure following an inspection of the judicial facility and accompanying judges’ quarters. The minister conducted the site visit as part of a broader…
CBN (The Central Bank of Nigeria), directed commercial banks to restrict access to certain banking services for large ticket borrowers with non performing loans. Officials took this decisive step on March 12 2026 to safeguard the financial system and strengthen credit discipline. Central Bank Issues Circular Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi Akinniyi signed the circular as director…
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa addressed journalists on Thursday after a closed-door security meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. General Christopher Musa spoke following the briefing that involved top service chiefs and the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu. Musa Counters Media Reports on Casualties General Christopher Musa clarified…
The United States Embassy in Abuja issued a security alert on March 13, 2026, regarding planned demonstrations by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The diplomatic mission informed U.S. citizens that the group announced its intention to assemble and march in Abuja and other Nigerian cities on the same day. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs…
The Federal Government approved N4 billion in take-off grants for two new tertiary institutions. It allocated N2 billion each to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State. The funds aimed to accelerate early operations. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced the approval…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated major electrification projects in Badagry on Wednesday. He commissioned the works to tackle longstanding power shortages in the border communities. The move formed part of broader efforts to strengthen the state’s energy sector. Sanwo-Olu unveiled three high-capacity tower crossings. He also commissioned rehabilitated 33-kilovolt distribution lines along the Gbaji-Seme…
Buba Galadima, a senior chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), proposed that Britain should recolonize Nigeria. He made this suggestion during an appearance on a program aired by the African Independent Television (AIT) network. Galadima framed the proposal as a necessary response to the country’s deteriorating security and governance conditions. Galadima’s Rationale Galadima…
NNPCL (The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited), reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets. The company set the new rate at N1,130 per litre in Lagos. It also fixed the price at N1,165 per litre in Abuja. This change took effect on Wednesday. Motorists See Significant Savings Motorists previously paid N1,230 per…
