2 h. ago MSMEs to win house, cars, shops in FG’s N220m award programme

The Federal Government has announced plans to reward innovative and resilient entrepreneurs who have excelled in their endeavours with prizes worth over N220m. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, revealed this during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja to announce the eighth Read More

Politics

2 h. ago Reps summon Housing and Urban Development minister over alleged damage to property

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed  Dangiwa, over alleged land trespass and damage to property. The committee, in a statement by its Head of Media,  Chooks Oko, said the chairman, Mike Etaba, who issued summon frowned at the failure of […] The post Reps summon Housing and Urban Development minister over alleged damage to property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

2 h. ago Club Brugge eye second Villa scalp in Champions League showdown

Club Brugge are aiming to repeat their earlier victory over Aston Villa as the two sides meet in the Champions read more Club Brugge eye second Villa scalp in Champions League showdown

Politics

3 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict: “I’m Not Scared Of Leaving Office, No One Can Intimidate Me” – Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, has insisted that he will not be intimidated over the ongoing political crisis facing the state. The Governor, while speaking on Monday at the commissioning of reconstructed Rivers State Government House Staff Quarters, noted that no force will make him leave office. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Fubara’s statement is coming, […] The post Supreme Court Verdict: “I’m Not Scared Of Leaving Office, No One Can Intimidate Me” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

3 h. ago MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has responded to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), over its criticism of the decision by four Northern states Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi to extend school closures during Ramadan. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its boundaries and displaying double standards regarding Muslim practices. CAN […] The post MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

4 h. ago Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson

Tribune Online Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson Senator representing Ekiti South and Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed the raging allegation of sexual harassment levelled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as a storm in a teacup. Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson Tribune Online

Politics

4 h. ago CAN exhibiting double standards over Ramadan school closures — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern has issued a rebuttal to the Christian Association of Nigeria’s condemnation of the decision by four Northern states—Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi—to extend school closures for the Ramadan period. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its bounds and exhibiting double standards in matters concerning the Muslim community. Read More

Politics

5 h. ago Oyo Rep, Olajide, in Geneva for conference on how to promote global tolerance, peace

Tribune Online Oyo Rep, Olajide, in Geneva for conference on how to promote global tolerance, peace The GCTP, he said, is an international organization dedicated to achieving sustainable peace worldwide Oyo Rep, Olajide, in Geneva for conference on how to promote global tolerance, peace Tribune Online

Politics

5 h. ago Desmond Elliot in tears as Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker

In a heart-wrenching display of emotion at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency read more Desmond Elliot in tears as Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker

Politics

6 h. ago VIDEO: Desmond Elliot ‘in tears’ as Meranda resigns Lagos Speakership position

Tribune Online VIDEO: Desmond Elliot ‘in tears’ as Meranda resigns Lagos Speakership position A member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Desmond Elliot, was moved to tears on Monday following the resignation of Honourable Mojisola Meranda as Speaker. Tribune Online reports that Meranda announced her resignation earlier on Monday. Reacting to the development, Elliot, overwhelmed with emotion, struggled to hold back tears. […] VIDEO: Desmond Elliot ‘in tears’ as Meranda resigns Lagos Speakership position Tribune Online

Politics

6 h. ago Lagos Govt Considers Constructing Additional Pedestrian Bridges In Oshodi

As part of efforts to ensure safety for residents and commuters, Lagos State government has proposed an additional pedestrian bridge in Oshodi area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, amid traffic situation of pedestrians occupying the alternative bridge on Monday. Recall that the popular pedestrian bridge was recently closed due […] The post Lagos Govt Considers Constructing Additional Pedestrian Bridges In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

7 h. ago 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC

Tribune Online 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Monday, unanimously approved the sum of N250 billion proposed for the South East Development Commission for 2025 fiscal year. 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Tribune Online

Politics

7 h. ago JUST IN: Meranda presides over Lagos assembly plenary, Obasa absent

Speaker Mojisola Meranda is currently presiding over the plenary at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was earlier at the assembly complex is not at the Monday sitting. The PUNCH reports that Obasa, Meranda and all the lawmakers at the House earlier held a meeting outside the chamber. The meeting Read More

Politics

7 h. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Presides Over Plenary After Meeting With Obasa

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, on Monday afternoon, presided over plenary after meeting with the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. LEADERSHIP reports that both Meranda and Obasa had earlier in the day held a meeting with other members of the House, APC leaders and the state’s Attorney General. The plenary was […]

Politics

8 h. ago Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation

Tribune Online Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) on Monday, announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation Tribune Online

Politics

8 h. ago Police confirm heightened security at Lagos assembly, deny restricting journalists

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted reports suggesting that access to the Lagos State House of Assembly has been restricted. In a statement issued on Monday via X, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, clarified that while security measures have been strengthened around the assembly complex, journalists and individuals with legitimate business are allowed Read More

Politics

8 h. ago It will not be easy to replace me as Ukraine’s president — Zelenskyy

Tribune Online It will not be easy to replace me as Ukraine’s president — Zelenskyy “If they replace me, given what is going on, given the support, simply replacing me will not be simple,” he stated.  It will not be easy to replace me as Ukraine’s president — Zelenskyy Tribune Online

Politics

8 h. ago Crisis Deepens In PDP As 2023 Lagos Governorship Candidate, Jandor, Dumps Party

Former Lagos State governorship candidate under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, has announced his exit from the party. Mr. Jandor on Monday, stated that the decision was made after deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, political associates, and supporters. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Crisis Deepens In PDP As 2023 Lagos Governorship Candidate, Jandor, Dumps Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

9 h. ago Lagos Police To Investigate Officers Involved In Alleged Harassment Of Lolo1

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into claims of harassment made by well-known On-Air Personality, Omotunde Adebowale-David, widely recognised as Lolo1, against police officers attached to a government official’s convoy. Information Nigeria had previously reported that on February 26, 2025, Lolo1 livestreamed on Instagram, describing her encounter with law enforcement officers in […] The post Lagos Police To Investigate Officers Involved In Alleged Harassment Of Lolo1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

12 h. ago Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’

Tribune Online Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’ Situation Room on Economic Reforms, a coalition of 100 civil society groups in Nigeria, has commended the National Assembly Committees on Finance for conducting a fair and transparent public hearing on the tax reform bills. Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’ Tribune Online

Politics