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President Tinubu Arrives Lagos to Begin End-of-Year Holiday After Three-State Tour
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to commence his end-of-year holiday following official engagements in Borno and Bauchi States.
Alaafin of Oyo Confers Okanlomo of Yorubaland Title on Seyi Tinubu
The ancient town of Oyo came alive on Sunday as the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
ADC Calls For Suspension Of Tax Laws Over Alleged ‘Forgery’ Of Provisions
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the 2025 tax laws over what it called a “forgery” of some provisions.
Female Drug Kingpin Arrested in Lagos as NDLEA Uncovers 23.5kg Cocaine, Intercepts Italy-Bound Opioids in Nationwide Raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 39-year-old female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, in Lagos, recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s room, in a sweeping series of nationwide anti-narcotics operations that also led to multiple arrests and major seizures across several states.
APC Releases Timetable for Nationwide Congresses, National Convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed schedule of activities for its 2025/2026 nationwide congresses, covering ward, local government, state and zonal levels, and culminating in the party’s national convention.
Troops Foil ISWAP Supply Run, Seize Vehicles, Cash and Logistics in Borno
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have intercepted a major logistics consignment suspected to be meant for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State.
Relief as Last 115 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Regain Freedom After One Month in Captivity
The remaining 115 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom, bringing an end to the mass abduction that shocked the state last month.
Nigerian Army Inducts 3,391 Recruits at Historic Osogbo Passing Out Parade
The Nigerian Army on Saturday formally inducted 3,391 newly trained soldiers into its ranks at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 89 Regular Recruits Intake, held at the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo
Lagos APC Hails 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Security, Stability, and National Renewal
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, highlighting the proposed ₦5.41 trillion allocation to the security sector as a bold and unprecedented commitment to national safety.
Tinubu Begins Three-State Tour, Heads to Lagos for Yuletide Holiday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a three-state visit covering Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States, before proceeding to Lagos to spend the end-of-year holidays.