The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning regarding a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter. The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on…
In response to the tragic killing of over 250 people in Yelwata, the Benue State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to declare Friday, 20 June 2025, a public holiday to mourn the victims. The resolution was passed during an urgent plenary session where legislators expressed solidarity with grieving families and condemned…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State Branch, says its ongoing strike would continue due to the deadlocked meeting with the Ondo State Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that JUSUN embarked on an indefinite strike on Friday over non-implementation of financial autonomy by the state government. NAN also reports that…
On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed that the National Assembly has transmitted the tax reform bills to President Bola Tinubu for his assent. This confirmation coincided with Tinubu signing three new bills in Abuja, which has increased the total number of bills he has enacted during the 10th Assembly to 55. Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman…
The Nigerian Army says the media has a responsibility to provide timely and useful information to the public while ensuring that such information does not compromise national security. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening of 2-day training for Media Operatives in Nigeria. The…
The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled “Luminah 2030 Initiative”, aimed at tackling gender disparities in education, empowering women and girls and driving sustainable development across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, at the inaugural technical committee meeting with state commissioners of education in Abuja on Tuesday, said the initiative would…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Adamawa have expressed their confidence in the administration led by President Bola Tinubu. During a meeting of party executives in Hong on Tuesday, the stakeholders pledged their support for the re-election of the president in 2027, emphasising the need for the continued delivery of democratic benefits. Mr Salihu…
China has expressed support for a joint statement issued by 21 Arab and Islamic countries addressing the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, the statement emphasizes respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity, good-neighborly relations, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Guo…
Some experts and professionals have advised the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to deliver 75,000 electricity meters under the International Competitive Bid 1. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minster for Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement on April 6, said that the government would deliver the first batch of…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the Lagos State government to reduce the electronic call-up parking fee from ₦12,500 to ₦2,500. Mr Chinedu Ukadike, IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, made this appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Ukadike stated the appeal is necessary…
