Lateef Idris
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FAAN to shut down Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced plans to shut down Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, starting from March 2026.
04/02/2026
American Military Team Deployed To Nigeria, US General Says
A top US general said the United States has deployed a small military team to Nigeria, where President Donald Trump’s administration has alternately pressured and aided the government as it fights jihadist violence.
04/02/2026
Senate to hike FG’s share of federation revenue
The Senate, on Tuesday, began moves to amend the 1999 Constitution to increase the Federal Government’s share of revenue from the Federation Account, arguing that the existing formula no longer reflects the scale of responsibilities borne by the centre.
04/02/2026
US military dispatches team to Nigeria in joint terrorism operation
The United States military has revealed the deployment of some forces to Nigeria in a collaborative operation between Washington and Abuja to tackle terrorism and insecurity.
04/02/2026
The dark side of AFCON: What CAF must fix
On 28 January, ten days after the end of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, the Confederation of…
04/02/2026
Arsenal Beat Chelsea To Reach League Cup Final
Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday.
04/02/2026
Tinubu to World Bank: Economic reforms irreversible
ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured a World Bank delegation, led by Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, that Nigeria’s bold economic reforms were irreversible, framing them as essential for harnessing the nation’s vast potentialities, amid its youthful population and arable lands.
04/02/2026
LASG Sets Bold, Sustainable Future For Public Finance
In a bold move to build a resilient, innovative and people-centred public finance system, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled five strategic pillars set to shape the future of public finance in Lagos State at a two-day Management Retreat themed “Strategic Alignment for Enhanced Revenue Generation and Sustainable Policy Development” held at Four Point by Sheraton, Lagos.
03/02/2026
Lagos threatens prosecution over unauthorised chieftaincy titles
It declared that violators would face arrest and prosecution under the Obas and Chiefs Law of Lagos State, 2015 Mr Bolaji Robert, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.
03/02/2026
Tinubu orders Gov Fubara to bow to Wike, stops impeachment plot
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly stepped in once again to halt moves to impeach Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, ordering an immediate stop to all impeachment proceedings against him.
03/02/2026
