Lateef Idris
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Tinubu Nominates Board Members For NMDPRA, NUPRC, Seeks Senate Confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
05/01/2026
Diaz Sends Morocco To AFCON Quarter-Finals
Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring to take Morocco into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday.
04/01/2026
Reps Release Tax Acts Amid Gazette Discrepancy Claims
The House of Representatives has released the certified copies of the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, following public concerns over alleged discrepancies and the circulation of unauthorised versions of the laws.
04/01/2026
I’m among those marked by U.S for elimination – Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that he was allegedly listed for elimination as a Boko Haram figure on the same day the United States conducted an air strike in Nigeria.
04/01/2026
Inspector petitions IGP over alleged assault, threats at station in Lagos
W/Inspector Alonge Bridget, attached to Sabo Police Station, Yaba, Lagos State, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, alleging assault, threats to life, maltreatment, and professional misconduct by W/DSP Josephine Okeme, the Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO) of the station.
04/01/2026
Detty December: Public commendation reflects gains from proactive traffic planning — LASTMA GM
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has attributed the widespread public commendation it received during the 2025 Detty December festivities to the gains of proactive planning, improved operations and increased traffic discipline across the state.
04/01/2026
Tinubu, Kagame Discuss Africa’s Future At Private Lunch In Paris
President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame met for a private lunch on Sunday in Paris, where they discussed global affairs and strategies to propel Africa’s growth in an increasingly complex world.
04/01/2026
‘They must be hunted down’ – Tinubu vows justice for Niger attack victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack, ensuring they are swiftly brought to justice.
04/01/2026
Anthony Joshua Returns To UK After Fatal Crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to Britain after a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
04/01/2026
New Year, New Lives: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Welcomes Lagos’ First Babies Of 2026
In a New Year tradition that blends celebration with public health advocacy, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday led a goodwill visit to public hospitals across the state to welcome the First Babies of the Year 2026, reaffirming the government’s priority on maternal and child health from the very first hours of the year.
04/01/2026
