Lagos sanctions 15 Money Lending firms over Operational Violations
The Lagos State Government has sanctioned no fewer than 15 money lending firms for violating operational guidelines and engaging in practices considered detrimental to residents of the state.
IG seeks international support for police reforms
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to comprehensive institutional reforms, as he engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja.
NDLEA Intercepts ₦10.4bn Canadian Loud At Lagos Port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms and valued at over ₦10.4 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos.
Lagos rejects JAMB’s 150 Cut-Off Mark for University Admission
The Lagos State Government has faulted the 150 minimum cut-off mark approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for university admissions, insisting that none of its state-owned universities would admit candidates who scored below 185 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Tinubu Hails $4.7bn Nigeria-France Trade Growth At Africa Forward Summit
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the growing economic ties between Nigeria and France after bilateral trade between both countries reached $4.7 billion in 2025.
Africa Must Process Its Own Resources, Compete Globally – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for deeper economic integration across Africa, stressing the need for policies that prioritise the continent’s industrial growth and prosperity.
Tinubu Backs Nigeria’s Bid To Host 2026 CAF Awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards, as the country intensifies efforts to stage two major African football events.
Court Jails Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman For 75 Years Over N33.8bn Fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday convicted and sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years’ imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
11 die as bus plunges off Lagos–Abeokuta bridge
No fewer than 11 people have died after a vehicle plunged off the Eruku Bridge along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State.
Osimhen Leads Galatasaray To Turkish Super Lig Title
Galatasaray secured their fourth consecutive Turkish league title on Saturday after a 4-2 home win over Antalyaspor the Istanbul club are four points ahead of arch-rivals Fenerbahce, who they beat 3-0 last month, with one match remaining.