93 m. ago Rubble, uncertainty take over Otumara community as Lagos govt demolishes 48

Tribune Online Rubble, uncertainty take over Otumara community as Lagos govt demolishes 48-year-old church, properties, shops   Hopes were dampened and tears rolled down the cheeks of occupants of the ancient community of Otumara as officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) rolled demolition machines over their buildings, including a 48-year-old church building, shops and businesses levelling them to the ground. The atmosphere was dusty and filled with uncertainty […] Rubble, uncertainty take over Otumara community as Lagos govt demolishes 48-year-old church, properties, shops Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a statement in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over the wages of street sweepers in the state. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised N85,000 minimum wage, quickly went […] The post LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bode George to Tinubu: Minister’s utterance on Rivers inflammatory, dangerous

By Chinelo Obogo Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George,  has advised President Bola Tinubu to call Nyesom Wike to order so that peace can reign. George, in a statement, said the rhetoric coming from Wike on the Rivers crisis was too inflammatory, dangerous and embarrassing. Reacting to Wike’s […] The post Bode George to Tinubu: Minister’s utterance on Rivers inflammatory, dangerous appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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5 h. ago Diphtheria: King’s College students fit for discharge, says LUTH

The Chief Medical Director at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Wasiu Adeyemo, says the students of  King’s College, Annex, Lagos, who had diphtheria and were brought into the facility on Saturday for treatment, will soon be discharged. Adeyemo disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. There Read More

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5 h. ago We’re open to strategic partnerships with Nigerian airlines –Kenyan Airways

By Chinelo Obogo Kenya Airways has said that it is open to entering into strategic partnerships and Special Prorate Agreement with Nigerian airlines. Speaking during a press conference at its office in Lagos this week, the airline’s regional manager for America and West Africa, Ngamau Stephen, said Kenya Airways is looking forward to collaborations with […] The post We’re open to strategic partnerships with Nigerian airlines –Kenyan Airways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Okorocha, UNIJOS VC hail Tinubu over NELFUND, counsels students to take loans

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, and a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have urged students to take advantage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Students Loan Scheme, known as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the  matriculation ceremony of over 10,000 students of the UNIJOS Read More

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5 h. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade, Abuja aviation varsity take

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to international status. He also okayed the official takeoff of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in Abuja. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said Read More

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5 h. ago Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from bankruptcy, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, the President explained that his actions were motivated by the Read More

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5 h. ago Lagos dep gov to religious leaders: Teach your congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology

Tribune Online Lagos dep gov to religious leaders: Teach your congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology     LAGOS State deputy governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged religious leaders in the country to teach their congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology. Hamzat appealed to the clerics to let their followers understand the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on humanity and to sensitise their children to how […] Lagos dep gov to religious leaders: Teach your congregations to be mindful of Allah as they embrace technology Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos, MTN launch innovative MyLagosApp to boost productivity

By Zika Bobby In a groundbreaking partnership, MTN Group and the Lagos State government yesterday unveiled the MyLagosApp, a revolutionary mobile application designed to enhance productivity, connectivity, and transform the lives of Lagos residents. At the app’s official launch in Lagos, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola said the app is a one-stop center […] The post Lagos, MTN launch innovative MyLagosApp to boost productivity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has taken a subtle jab at President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi sarcastically “praised” Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to continue where former President Muhammadu Buhari left off, citing the significant depreciation of the naira. According to Obi, Tinubu met the dollar at N400 and pushed it to […] The post “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria would’ve been bankrupt if I didn’t end fuel subsidy—Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu explained that his actions were motivated by the need Read More

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7 h. ago Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday articulated the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the read more Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn – Tinubu

Economics

8 h. ago For 50 Years Nigeria Spent Money Of Unborn Generations — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, articulated the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations as Nigeria spent what was due to them in the last 50 years. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our […]

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8 h. ago Tinubu: Nigeria spent future generations’ money for 50 years

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu explained on Thursday that his administration’s economic reforms are primarily aimed at safeguarding the interests of future generations. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan for our children’s […] The post Tinubu: Nigeria spent future generations’ money for 50 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to enforce a strict “no truck” policy in the state, particularly around the Otedola Bridge area. This decision follows a devastating gas truck explosion that occurred under the bridge on Tuesday night. The government aims to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. The policy will restrict truck […] The post Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Wike condemns sabotage of FCT development efforts over compensation

Assures legacy projects ready for Tinubu’s commissioning soon From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep concern over attempts by indigenous inhabitants to sabotage government development efforts in Abuja due to compensation and relocation issues. According to a statement issued by the Director of Press, Anthony […] The post Wike condemns sabotage of FCT development efforts over compensation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Lagos infrastructure, housing crises persist despite $259bn GDP – Rhodes

The 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised the state government’s handling of economic growth, arguing that its achievements have not translated into better living conditions for ordinary residents. His statement comes in reaction to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement that Lagos has attained a Gross Domestic Product of $259 billion Read More

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