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Sanwo-Olu confirms eight dead in fire-ravaged GNI building
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the devastating fire that engulfed the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building in Lagos, a day before Christmas.
Tinubu Pledges Inclusive Growth, Improved Security In 2026
Tinubu stated this in his New Year message on Thursday, adding that his administration would sustain the momentum on its major reforms “During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and also recorded steady economic progress.
Tinubu declares 2026 Nigeria’s economic take-off Year, vows deeper Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has declared that 2026 will usher Nigeria into what he described as “a more robust phase of economic growth,” insisting that the reforms undertaken in the past year are already delivering measurable gains and setting the stage for broader prosperity.
Illegal street trading: KAI declares fresh clampdown on operators January 1st
The Lagos State Environmental and Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, popularly called KAI, has announced plans to intensify crackdown on illegal street trading, hawking, and roadside activities across the metropolis from January , 2026, warning that wares displayed on public roads and pedestrian walkways will be cleared and confiscated.
Wike accuses Fubara of breaching peace deal brokered by Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has promised that he will soon reveal details of agreement brokered between him and Gov Siminalayi Fubara by President Bola Tinubu to end the prolonged political crisis in Rivers state.
2026: Akpabio reaffirms Senate’s commitment to national stability
ABUJA- THE President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that 2026 will be a year of renewed hope and steady national progress, anchored on institutional responsibility, legislative diligence, and collective resolve.
Court declines to stop implementation of new tax laws, adjourns case to Jan 9
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declined to restrain the Federal Government from going ahead with its January 1 timeline for the implementation of new tax laws in the country.
Rivers clarifies ₦100,000 Christmas bonus controversy
Rivers government has reacted to the controversial ₦100,000 Christmas bonus paid to civil servants in the state it said the bonus was paid to all civil and public office holders in the state, without discrimination the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Honour Sirawoo, said this in a statement on Wednesday.
Hope dashed as transport unions, police, FRSC frustrate Tinubu’s CNG drive
The Federal Government has poured significant resources into promoting Compressed Natural Gas as a cheaper transport fuel, promising better living conditions for Nigerians. Yet, transport costs remain high nationwide. In this report, OLASUNKANMI AKINLOTAN examines the key factors driving the persistent rise in fares, as highlighted by industry stakeholders
Six die, four rescued in Lagos boat accident
No fewer than six passengers have been confirmed dead and four rescued following a boat accident that occurred along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun Water Channel in Lagos.