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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Incessant killings: Stakeholders seek protection for e-hailing driversLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered full enforcement against drunk driving, substance abuse, and the use of uncertified drivers on Lagos roads, as the state concluded a phase of its drivers’ care initiative at the Iyana-Iba Park. The directive, according to Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation and Logistics, Hassan Adekoya, follows weeks of sensitisation and engagement with drivers across the state, stressing that the era of tolerance for dangerous driving habits is over. Adekoya said the initiative was driven by the governor’s commitment to the…

Civil society groups in the frontline of the campaign against the menace of tobacco and other nicotine products have exposed the industry’s new bait to ensnare youths, kids and other unsuspecting persons, with the launch of a new report. The report, New Smoke Trap: New and Emerging Nicotine and Tobacco Products, Youth Exposure and Policy Gaps in Nigeria, was put together by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), in conjunction with Vital Strategies. During the media presentation in Lagos, yesterday, the Executive Director of CAPPA, Akinbode Oluwafemi, in his welcome address, noted the products under scrutiny as e-cigarettes commonly…

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the state, the President will also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the special guest of honour. The festival is one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events. It is staged by the riverside of the historic Matan Fada, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.

Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday, February 13, 2026 convicted and sentenced a Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, (a.k.a Samha) to six months imprisonment for the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The actress was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the mutilation of the Nigerian currency, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007. The charge against the convict reads: “That you Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa sometime in 2022 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court tampered with Naira currency in the sum of N1000 (One Thousand…

President Tinubu received in audience on Friday Mr Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and United Bank for Africa, and the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Statehouse photos.

President Bola Tinubu has said the enduring legacy of former Head of State, Murtala Mohammed, remains a moral compass for Nigeria and the African continent in navigating contemporary political and economic challenges. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the 50th memorial anniversary of the late leader, said Mohammed’s principled and courageous leadership continues to inspire Africa five decades after his assassination.Leading tributes at the memorial conference and book launch, Tinubu disclosed that he readily accepted the invitation to serve as Grand Patron of the event upon receiving a…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed Development Agreements with Suburban Broadband Limited and Akida Hills Limited for the development of a recreational hub in the heart of Abuja. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike described Abuja as a fast-developing city, and a perfect location for recreation, but lamented that the pace of development had been slowed down by land speculators who held on to land without developing them. The Minister, who stressed that, it was no longer business as usual for those “hoarding and speculating government land”, warned that “for those that have applied…

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country. “We are getting US troops to assist in training and technical support,” Major General Samaila Uba, a spokesman for Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters, told AFP. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the deployment, which will supplement a US small team already in the country to aid the Nigerians with air strike targeting. The additional troops, expected to arrive in the coming weeks,…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). The appointment is subject to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions of section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. President Tinubu sent a letter today to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, requesting the expeditious confirmation of Ambassador Yusuf to replace Professor Abdullahi Usman, who resigned this week, after about 14 months in the post. Ambassador Yusuf is a seasoned Nigerian career diplomat who served as the Nigerian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Türkiye from 2021 to…

The Federal Government has directed NAFDAC to halt all enforcement actions on the proposed ban of sachet and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The move follows concerns over economic disruptions, job losses, and security risks arising from premature implementation of the ban, pending the full rollout of the National Alcohol Policy. Factories and warehouses are no longer to be sealed, as authorities coordinate inter-agency consultations to ensure a balanced approach that protects public health while maintaining economic stability. Source: Punch