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President Bola Tinubu congratulates his longtime ally and friend, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Professor Osinbajo was vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Tinubu notes that Osinbajo, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s approval for the establishment of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desks in all police divisions nationwide has been widely praised by human rights activists, gender advocates, and civil society organizations. They view the initiative as a significant step toward enhancing access to justice for GBV …

Hon. Mojisola Meranda on Monday said she resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, because of the need to preserve the integrity of the legislature and prevent further crisis within the House. Addressing lawmakers during the plenary session in Alausa, Ikeja, Meranda described her decision as a …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to renew their commitment to regional integration, emphasizing the need for a prosperous, peaceful, and united West Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ECOWAS Parliamentary Seminar in Victoria Island, Lagos, …

Hon. Mojisola Meranda officially resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Here a 10 key points from her speech. 1. Resignation to Resolve Leadership Crisis – Meranda stated that she made a personal sacrifice by stepping down to end the leadership crisis rocking the …

The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) will begin to recycle waste products in the state. This was disclosed on Monday by Ogbonnaya Okereke, the general manager ASEPA, during a press briefing, after the weekly executive meeting. “We are transiting from linear economy to circular economy in the area of …

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Sim Fubara to present the 2025 budget for review. The directive was announced during Monday’s plenary session in Port Harcourt. On January 2nd, Governor Similanayi Fubara signed a N1.1 trillion 2025 budget into law after presenting it …

Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has regained his position. Obasa was removed from office in January following accusations of gross abuse of office and corruption. However, after several meetings with party leaders and the intervention of the presidency, Obasa has returned to the …

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) recently paid a courtesy visit to Stallion Plaza, Union Bank of Nigeria’s Head Office. This visit marks a significant step in fostering a stronger relationship between the two esteemed institutions.   During the visit, ICAN and Union Bank representatives engaged in fruitful …

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reaffirmed Federal Government’s commitment to implementing policies to promote sustainable economic growth. Edun said this in a statement by Mohammed Manga, the ministry’s Director, Information and Public Relations, in Abuja on Wednesday. The GDP for Q4 …