…relocate it because such decisions require technical evaluation,” he added. Oladapo said abandoning the Ido-Osun site could result in a waste of public resources. The party, however, called on the state government to prioritise transparency, technical capacity, and cost-effectiveness in executing the project.

…Central Senatorial candidate, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo; the Ogun State PDP Chairman, Hon. Abayomi Tella; and other party leaders. Addressing the monarchs, Adebutu said local government autonomy would be a cornerstone of his administration, insisting that councils must have direct access to their statutory allocations. “I w…

…July 18, 2026 as the victims attempted to cross the river on their way home from Kabala West, where they had gone before the rain. Residents said the river, which had been passable earlier in the day, became dangerous after the downpour as water levels rose rapidly and the current stronger. A resident told Daily Trust…

…over by Justice Salim Olasupo Ibrahim struck out a suit filed by the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT), which sought to compel INEC to recognise the Turaki-led INWC. Although the INWC accepted the court’s judgment, it insisted that it would appeal the decision. “While we respect the judgment of the tr…

…the first time, we saw serious movement. Operators began completing factories they had abandoned, while those that had not planted sugarcane started taking urgent steps to do so. “Mr President has given the policy real teeth for the first time in history, and we have already seen the results. We are hopeful that this w…

…in Lagos and negotiated to purchase it. As members began contributing towards the cost, Baba Adebutu stood up and told us to keep the money we had contributed. “He single-handedly paid for the building. That is the father of Oladipupo Adebutu. This step you have taken, by the grace of God, you will never regret. “Whoev…

…Adeola was quoted as making the allegation while addressing the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes (Market Leaders) in Remoland at his senatorial office in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area. The senator was reacting to allegations by a former APC governorship aspirant that the former failed to refund campaign exp…

…private depot owners raised wholesale prices across Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar.Petrol now sells between N1,100 and N1,230 per litre nationwide Photo: BloombergImagesNew petrol pricesA market survey by Petroluemprice.ng showed that motorists are now paying between N1,100 and N1,230 per litre for petrol, dep…

…digital identity management into the solid minerals sector would facilitate database integration across government institutions, strengthen regulatory compliance, improve security and law enforcement, enhance monitoring of mining operators and support the implementation of Community Development Agreements (CDAs) in min…

…Ndidi Mbah, the outage will affect parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba states.

…A statement issued on Sunday by the NGE President and General Secretary, Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh respectively, said the annual lecture was instituted in 2023 to honour the legacy of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the late journalist, pioneer President of the Guild, former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works. Ak…

…desecrated societal values. Leading the prosecution, Principal State Counsel Florence Abadom-Igweike told the court that the deceased, said to be mentally impaired, was reported missing on 25 November 2020 by her grandfather, Pius Anene. She said that three days later, the first defendant's wife told the family that sh…

…This was disclosed in a statement released by the Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on X on Sunday. According to the Babafemi, intelligence-led operations led to the interception of two additional trucks using the same concealment method and route from Togo through the Benin Republic into Nigeria. The statemen…

…location. It was the old house where Michael had lived as a child. The house had been abandoned for years, and nobody lived there anymore.>That night, I drove there anyway.At exactly ten o'clock, I pulled up in front of the house. The neighborhood looked even more deserted than I remembered. Standing on the porch with…

…the Police Control Room and officers attached to the Dukku Division. He said the suspect abandoned the vehicle while attempting to evade arrest after police operatives closed in on him. “During the operation, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning the stolen Toyota Camry. A bunch of fabricated master keys and other sus…

…11 am”, he said. Modus operandi The smugglers usually don’t transit with their contraband during the day to reduce their chances of being caught by the Customs and other law enforcement agencies. They move in a convoy of about 50 to 100 cars, buses and trucks, stretching about five kilometers, from the Idiroko border i…

THE Yaba Lions Club, District 404A3, has called for urgent and sustained efforts to eradicate drug abuse among young people, describing the growing trend as a major threat to societal and mental well-being. The post Why we must eradicate drug abuse among young people — Lions Club appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Nigerian Heads of State, should go to Buhari; the silver to Obasanjo and the bronze to Abacha. In reality, out of the three former Generals, Abacha was the most honest. He never pretended to be anything but a thug in uniform. The Buhari, who reported for work at Aso Rock as president, in 2015, might indeed have been a…

…20-year-old Favour Agbro. Ms Agbro reportedly took her own life after being lured to Asaba and allegedly r@ped by content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, widely known as Odogwu of Asaba. The suspect had allegedly promised to assist her with content monetization training before luring her to a hotel room. Reacting to the incid…

…late Favour Agbro's dancing videos and questioning why she travelled to see Odogwu of Asaba Ossai Ovie Success, an aide to the Delta State Governor, has strongly condemned individuals victim-shaming the late 20-year-old Favour Agbro. Agbro tragically took her own life following an alleged sexual assault by content crea…

…support for families affected by the attacks, particularly the relatives of Alhassan Ndaba and two other residents reportedly killed during an attack on June 26, 2026. “Mr. President, we voted for hope and security. Please do not let Lata Nna be wiped off the map. Please hear our cry and come to our rescue,” the commun…

The Chairman of Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, Umar Yusuf, has revoked all existing indigeneship certificates issued by the council. The revocation is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Wukari by the council’s Director of Administration and General Servi…

…said the participants were selected from thousands of applicants drawn from the NCDMB database after a rigorous screening process. Omole said the objective of the programme was to produce industry-ready professionals capable of making immediate contributions in operational environments. He said, “We are building compet…

…post came amid swirling rumours that she had reconciled with her estranged husband, 2BabaAnnie held up a book while urging women not to settle for spaces where they are merely tolerated rather than celebratedAn old video where Annie Macaulay broke her silence at least indirectly on the rumours surrounding her relations…

…against two towns located on the edge of the so-called security zone, in the Tyre and Nabatieh regions. The US embassy meanwhile warned Americans not to travel to Lebanon, citing “high tensions in the Middle East”. AFP The post Lebanon’s president departs for Washington to meet Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.