Why I approved NYSC reforms – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has explained why his administration approved recent National Youth Service Corps reforms, saying the changes are aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical skills and preparing them for national development.
UNIOSUN: Errant soldiers have been arrested by military after hostel raid – Vice Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, has disclosed that five soldiers allegedly involved in the invasion of students’ hostels have been arrested by the military following the incident.
Lagos: Flash floods not caused by waste collection delays – Wahab
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has dismissed claims that recent flash floods across the state were caused by delays in waste collection, insisting that the flooding was driven by other environmental factors.
CBN Revokes Operating Licences Of 46 Microfinance Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced the revocation of the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks.
Haaland Scores As Norway Knock Out Côte d’Ivoire From World Cup
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.
Heavy rain floods Lagos roads, agencies warn of more risks
Heavy rainfall that submerged major roads, forced businesses to shut, and temporarily disrupted operations at the international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday has left Lagos residents on edge, with meteorological agencies warning that the city faces heightened flood risks in the coming months.
NSCDC arrests suspected vandals, Togolese Army deserters in Lagos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos Command, has arrested suspected cable vandals and other criminal suspects the suspects were paraded on Monday at the command headquarters along Awolowo Road, Alausa, Ikeja.
Oluremi Tinubu unveils kidney disease clinic, health-tech academy in Jigawa
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched a new health centre and academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease.
Tinubu approves 27 road projects worth N3.9tn across 15 states
President Bola Tinubu has approved 27 road projects valued at over N3.9 trillion across 15 states as part of the Federal Government’s drive to improve road infrastructure nationwide.
Remi Tinubu defends akara comment, expands FG petty traders support
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks about small-scale businesses, insisting that the Federal Government’s economic empowerment programmes are not limited to akara sellers but also cover traders dealing in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, roasted plantain and other petty businesses.