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Sanwo-Olu says supreme court judgement will help his government deliver dividends of democracy

Metro

Sanwo-Olu’s inauguration: Lagos declares May 29 Work-free day for workers

A circular issued by the Head of Service (HOS), Hakeem Muri-Okunola on Friday said the work-free day would ensure participation…
Tinubu and Shettima

Politics, Top Stories

Tinubu and Shettima in the history book: How?

They will also make history on Monday when they are sworn-in as President and Vice-President respectively. They will be the…
Naira

Business

Hopeless Naira plunges against dollar again

The Naira exchanged at N463.67 to the dollar, a 0.07 per cent decrease against the N463.33 to the dollar traded…

Metro

Sanwo-Olu unveils dual carriageway, bridge linking Ogudu to Alapere

The Ogudu-Alapere Link Road, designed with interlocked concrete blocks, was part of 12 other capital projects commissioned by the Governor…
KwaraLEARN team

Features, News

KwaraLEARN: Celebrating first Anniversary with remarkable achievements

The programme has empowered over 6,000 teachers with modern, scientifically-based pedagogy through comprehensive training programmes, with the teachers receiving continuous…
President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on July 13 and was buried on 15 July in Katsina remains controversial even in death as he was in life.

Politics, Top Stories

Despite evil speaking, false prophecies, Buhari is landing well, finishing strong – Presidency

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, in his weekly article on Thursday likened Buhari's ending to Kizz Daniel and Tekno, in the…
Muhammadu Buhari affirms that he will never turned his back on APC, a party on which platform he was elected twice as President.

Politics, Top Stories

Buhari: Ninth National Assembly most productive

Buhari made the remarks while commissioning the permanent site of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), an…
An Air Force officer assaulting KAI officer

Metro

Air Force operatives assault KAI officers (Photos, videos)

Speaking at the Command's headquarters of the Agency, Corps Marshal, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd) disclosed that two unidentified Air Force…
Buhari decorating Tinubu with the highest award.

News, Photo News, Top Stories

Moment Tinubu was conferred highest national honour of GCFR (Photos)

On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred on him the highest national honour meant for the president alone-Grand Commander of the…
Chibok girls parents beg Tinubu

Opinion

Asiwaju and Strategic Humility

There is no dispute among those who have worked with him over the years (in government and at political level)…
Buhari have made history; took tough decisions others avoided - Tinubu

Opinion, Top Stories

What Tinubu said when he received GCFR Award (Full Speech)

I must run this race and must do it well. On security, the economy, agriculture, jobs, education, health and power…
Tina Turner is dead

Entertainment

Legendary American singer Tina Turner is dead

Turner was the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit…
Princess Oyefusi

Metro

Foundation to begin free medical outreach in Lagos communities

The convener, who is the daughter of the Late Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, said the purpose was to provide free…
Lagos

Metro

Lagos moves to enhance safety culture in LASU, trains staff

The one day training held at the University's main campus, Ojo, has as its theme: "Lagos State: Training and Injection…
Senegal players celebrate their goal against Israel

Football

U-20 World Cup: Senegal fight back to hold Israel

Senegal, who lost their opening match by a lone goal to Japan, were about crashing out of the tournament, when…
Fago scored Flying Eagles' first goal.

Football, Top Stories

U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles thrash Italy, zoom into round of 16

After a goalless first half, the Eagles opened scoring on 61 minutes through Lawal Salem Fago. Fago got on the…
Dave Umahi

Politics

May 29: I am leaving office a fulfilled man – Umahi

Umahi said that he was going to the senate to represent the entire state rather than only his constituency.
Kogi Assembly extends tenure of members of the Transition Committees in the 21 local government areas of the state.

News

Kogi Assembly lifts suspension on 8 lawmakers, 2 council bosses

The House, through a voice vote conducted by the Speaker, Mr Matthew Kolawole, unanimously cleared the eight lawmakers and two…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NIDCOM CEO

News, Top Stories

Emdee Tiamiyu: Arise TV girls will meet their waterloo – Dabiri-Erewa blows hot

An Arise TV anchor, Ayo Mairo-Ese, while reacting to Emdee Tiamiyu's comment that Nigerian youths had been using the students…
Muri-Okunola at the commissioning of the jetties

Metro

Sanwo-Olu commissions four new jetties, promises to serve to best of ability

The commissioning occasion which took place simultaneously in three other locations within Lagos West Senatorial District, formed part of the…
EFCC

Business, Top Stories

JUST IN: CBN hikes interest rate to 18.5%

He said the CBN's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points from 18.0% to…
Sanwo-Olu

News, Politics

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu announces dissolution of cabinet, disengages others

A circular issued on Wednesday by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said all appointed commissioners, special advisers and others…

Business

Lagos raises N143.8bn long-tenure bonds in capital market

The State issued a 10-year tenure bond value at N115 billion at 15.25 per cent in its fourth issuance under…
Nuhu

Metro

Ex-Poly staff Nuhu jailed 15 years over N6.2m fraud

In a 4-count charge brought before Hon. Justice Hassan Usman of the Kebbi State High Court, Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division,…
Former British Prime Minister, Sir Tony Blair, pledges support for the incoming government of Nigeria's President Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu .

Politics, Top Stories

Ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair storms Abuja for Tinubu (Photos)

Tinubu uploaded the photos of the visit on his Twitter handle, saying that they discussed areas of mutual interests and…
Court

Metro

Two land speculators accused of N25m fraud arraigned in Lagos court

They were arraigned for allegedly defrauding a Lagos business woman Juliet Oghogho Iyoha to the tune of N25 million.
Davido performs at Afronation in Portugal amid scandal

Entertainment

Why I ran away from my father’s $60 million Lagos mansion – Davido

According to Davido, people did not really know about his past like the early part of his career.
Second Niger Bridge

Metro, Top Stories

JUST IN: Second Niger Bridge named after Buhari

The president virtually inaugurated the bridge on Tuesday along with six other projects.
NiDCOM says the official Twitter account of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, its Chairman, has been compromised by hackers.

News

Senate confirms re-appointment of Dabiri-Erewa as CEO NIDCOM

Presenting the report, the Committee’s Chairman, Sen. Nanchi Michael said Dabiri-Erew possessed the technical and academic qualifications to function optimally…

Entertainment, World News

Rolf Harris, disgraced entertainer who serially defiled young girls, is dead

 Harris was convicted in England in 2014 of the sexual assault of four underage girls, which effectively ended his career.