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The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the Anthony Joshua accident case, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode (male), aged 45, before a Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu area of Ogun State A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer Ogun State Command DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi explained that the defendant was arraigned on four counts charge before Chief Magistrate O.M Somefun of the Sagamu Magisterial division. The charges include that the defendant drove the said SUV Vehicle in a manner dangerous to members of the public resulting in a fatal accident causing the untimely death…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the fire incident that gutted the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building on December 24, describing the tragedy as a painful reminder of the dangers posed by unsafe practices around markets. The governor, who visited the scene of the incident on Wednesday, expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and to residents and business owners whose livelihoods were affected by the inferno. According to Sanwo-Olu, five of the deceased victims have so far been identified, while three remain unidentified. He added that 13 people…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, has commended staff of the organisation for their dedication, resilience and commitment to duty, describing their efforts as central to the Fund’s progress and stability.Falaye gave the commendation in his New Year message to staff, where he acknowledged their sacrifices and assured them that management recognises and values their contributions. According to him, the achievements recorded by the Fund are a direct result of the collective hard work and unwavering commitment of its workforce to the organisation’s mandate of protecting workers and…

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerged victorious in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, his ascent to power signaled more than a change of leadership; it marked the beginning of a difficult but deliberate shift in the country’s governance and economic direction. From the outset, the administration was confronted with public anger and skepticism, largely triggered by the removal of fuel subsidy—an issue that quickly became symbolic of the hardship many Nigerians were experiencing. Yet, contrary to widespread belief, the subsidy removal did not originate with the Tinubu administration. The policy had already been set in motion under former President Muhammadu Buhari,…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, January 2, 2025, further remanded former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, in the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, till January 7, 2026, for ruling on their bail applications. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting the defendants over alleged money laundering offences to the tune of N8,713,923,759.49 (Eight Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Nine Naira, Forty-Nine Kobo).They were docked on a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally welcomed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, following his decision to join the ruling party. In a statement issued on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee, APC chieftain Nentawe Yilwatda described Governor Mutfwang’s defection as a bold and patriotic move motivated by a desire to better serve the people of Plateau State and Nigeria at large. Yilwatda said the governor’s registration into the APC symbolises hope and a renewed commitment to a shared vision of inclusive development, peace and prosperity for Plateau State. According to him, the party receives Governor Mutfwang with open…

…Says Tinubu Govt Showing Will To Tackle Insecurity …Backs Tax Reforms, Subsidy Removal A former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that DashMe Stores, a social enterprise she founded, has raised over ₦500m to support vulnerable people and orphanages across Nigeria, while outlining plans to expand the initiative to Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Adeosun disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, where she also spoke extensively on poverty, citizen-led development, tax reforms, fuel subsidy removal, insecurity and the ongoing efforts of the Bola Tinubu administration to…

 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), Hadiza Bala-Usman @⁨‎Unknown user⁩, on her 50th birthday, on January 2, 2026. He described her as a dedicated patriot whose sterling public career reflects service, sacrifice, and commitment to national development. The President said Bala Usman’s nearly three decades in public service offer enduring lessons in diligence and purpose-driven leadership. He recalled her early years at the Bureau of Public Enterprises, where, even at a young age, she demonstrated exceptional clarity of vision and a firm grasp of the structural reforms needed…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing it as a major step towards strengthening the state’s fiscal planning and accelerating development. Tagged the Budget of Sustainable Legacy, the 2026 budget represents a 58 per cent increase over the 2025 appropriation, reflecting what the governor described as the state’s growing financial capacity and commitment to sustainable economic growth. Governor Abiodun said the signing of the budget would allow for immediate implementation after the holidays, with a focus on improving revenue generation and ensuring prudent public expenditure. He noted that assenting to the…

The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has directed his lawyers to withdraw suits against Sen. Natasha and all other suits. He said, “I had almost nine cases in court against some individuals who defamed me, who lied against me, who slandered my name. But I listened to the priest and suddenly realized he was talking to me, so I hereby direct my solicitor to withdraw all lawsuits against them.”