Lateef Idris
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Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, UNDP, EU move to tackle Nigeria’s rising youth unemployment
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the United Nations Development Programme, the European Union and private sector stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger collaboration to tackle rising unemployment and underemployment among Nigerian youths.
15/05/2026
Greatest World Cup Upsets That Defied All Odds
Every World Cup does this to you. A match that barely seemed worth following suddenly changes the atmosphere entirely; an unexpected goal goes in, notifications start pouring in, conversations light up, and before long, everyone is fully locked into the game.
15/05/2026
Bellew predicts Joshua knockout win over Fury
Former world champion Tony Bellew has backed Anthony Joshua to knock out Tyson Fury in their long-awaited all-British heavyweight showdown, which has reportedly been agreed for later this year.
15/05/2026
You can’t demand development without paying tax, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to pay their taxes, saying that is the only way the government can meet their demands for infrastructure and public services.
15/05/2026
Alleged N36m fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned, remanded in EFCC custody
Social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case.
15/05/2026
Tinubu vows more reforms, says tough decisions already stabilising economy
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will deepen ongoing economic reforms if re-elected, stressing that the tough decisions already taken were beginning to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and lay the foundation for long-term growth.
15/05/2026
Desmond Elliot’s Role In Obasa’s Impeachment Saga Almost Cost Me My Job — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has recounted how he nearly lost his job due to Desmond Elliot’s role in the Lagos Assembly impeachment saga.
15/05/2026
Tinubu warns APC against ‘Do-or-Die Politics’ ahead of Primaries
President Bola Tinubu has warned members of the ruling All Progressives Congress against divisive politics, violence and bitterness ahead of the party’s nationwide primaries, urging aspirants and party leaders to embrace consensus, fairness and sportsmanship in the overall interest of party unity.
15/05/2026
Dangote Refinery drags NNPC, Marketers to Court over Fuel Imports
Dangote Refinery has reopened its legal battle against fuel importation in Nigeria, filing a fresh suit seeking the cancellation of petrol import licences issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several oil marketers.
15/05/2026
IGP Disu to Officers: Stop disgracing Police Force
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Friday issued a stern warning to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force against professional misconduct, abuse of power and acts capable of tarnishing the image of the Force, declaring that “the era of impunity is over.”
15/05/2026
