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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.
APC Chairman Ojelabi Urges Unity, Support for Government in New Year Message
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Chapter, Hon. (Pastor) Cornelius Ojelabi, has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Lagos State and party members, to embrace unity, patriotism, and renewed commitment to national development as the country enters the year 2026.
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.
AKOD Inspects Onilekere–Onipetesi Link Bridge Project on Year-End, Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Delivery
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on the final day of the year, inspected the ongoing construction of the link bridge connecting the Onilekere and Onipetesi communities, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to service delivery and sustainable development.
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.