Author: Lawan

U.S. President, Donald Trump has plans to spare carmakers from some tariffs, Financial Times (FT) reported on Wednesday. It noted that as part of a tariff “destacking” plan, car parts would be relieved of some of the duties imposed by Trump. The exemptions, FT said, would however leave in place a 25 per cent tariff imposed by Trump on all imports of foreign-made cars. It said that a separate 25 per cent levy on parts would remain, but would be put into effect by May 3. “Although Washington had already shielded autos from the ‘reciprocal’ tariffs announced on major trading…

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined thousands of mourners, dignitaries, and religious leaders at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to pay his final respects to His Holiness, Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. In a statement, Obi described the lying-in-state ceremony as a “moment of deep reflection,” honoring the life and legacy of a leader he said embodied humility, simplicity, and selfless service. “Pope Francis was more than a Pontiff; he was a moral light in a world darkened by inequality and indifference,” Obi said. “His life was a testament to leadership as a sacred duty—rooted in…

Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim(APC, Ondo South) has disbursed the sum of N11 million as ‘Easter meals’ to 220 women in Ondo South Senatorial district. Ibrahim, currently representing Nigerian Senate at the ancillary meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington DC, United States, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. The lawmaker explained that the women who were selected randomly across all his political WhatsApp platforms, would receive N50,000 each. The Senator who displayed the names and account details of the 220 beneficiaries, promised that they would begin to receive alert of N50,000 each from Wednesday.…

According to a source, The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborowheri, is said to have informed cabinet members and all LGA Chairmen today about his decision to defect to the APC. His formal induction into the party is set take place on Monday. All appointed officials, along with PDP ward, local government, and state executive members, as well as other appointees, are told to start obtaining their APC membership cards.

…State-Run Buses Move Over 42,000 Commuters Daily The Lagos State Government has announced that over two million passengers have been transported via the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses continue to move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. The briefing, which marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, highlighted major achievements in the transport sector under the THEMES Plus Agenda. Osiyemi stated that the Lagos State Transport Policy, launched in…

According to The Africa Report, the meeting took place in London last week, shortly after Tinubu left Paris. The meeting, it was learnt, was at the insistence of Governor Fubara, who has been desperate to return to office since the president declared a state of emergency in oil-rich Rivers State. During the meeting, Fubara promised to make some compromises. Negotiations are ongoing, but from all indications, his suspension will be lifted before the six-month deadline,” said an adviser to the president who wished to remain anonymous because he was not authorised to speak to the press. Another presidential aide said…

The Enugu State Government has cancelled the environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, due to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to hold on the day. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday in Enugu. Onyia said the cancellation was to enable candidates in the state sitting for the UTME conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to participate in the exam. According to the SSG, there would be no restriction of movements on Saturday and advised residents of the state to nevertheless clean…

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has accused the Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State Command, CP Moshood Jimoh of misrepresenting facts surrounding the ongoing case of Quadri Alabi. Effiong, who is representing Alabi in the matter, made the allegation on Monday ahead of a scheduled meeting with the CP at the State Police Headquarters. In a statement issued before the meeting, Effiong expressed dismay over comments made by the CP during an interview on Channels Television earlier in the day. “We are currently at the Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command to meet with the Commissioner of Police,…

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world.Francis, 88, died unexpectedlyon Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending an often turbulent reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalised. The pontiff spent five weeks in hospital earlier this year suffering from double pneumonia.But he returned to the Vatican almost a month ago and had seemed to be recovering, appearing in St. Peter’s Square on…

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Chapter, is planning a 24-hour protest on May Day over alleged anti-labour practices by app-based companies including Uber, Bolt. In a statement signed by AUATON Public Relations Officer Steven Iwindoye on Tuesday, the union said members would be staying off the apps, refusing to work, and demanding that their rights be respected. According to Iwindoye, the union is protesting against alleged poor wages, unjust deactivations, insecurity and unsafe working conditions. Others are excessive commissions taken by app companies, lack of proper rider profiles, mandatory facial recognition systems and harmful…