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Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done
By Abdul Suleiman Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown. This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for…
Read More »Changing the narrative: Dr. David Olofu unveils 12-point agenda for Benue South in Lagos consultative meeting
By Godwin Anyebe The quest for a paradigm shift in the representation of the Benue South Senatorial District gained significant momentum today as sons and daughters of the district gathered in Lagos for a high-stakes consultative meeting. Organized by Comrade Ngbede Olofu, the gathering served as a rallying point…
Read More »Kano projects up to 700,000 births in 2026
Between 600,000 and 700,000 babies are projected to be born in Kano State in 2026 raising fresh concerns over pressure on the healthcare system, according to a statement from the state. Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda made the disclosure during the…
Read More »2027: Aiyedatiwa cautions members against rumours, says he had not endorsed and candidate
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Sunday cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo against rumours capable of causing division within the party. Even as he said he had not endorsed, approved or promised any elective ticket to any aspirant ahead of the 2027 general…
Read More »Foundation to mark 50th anniversary of General Murtala Muhammed’s assassination
A series of national and international commemorative activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (GCFR), has commenced. Organiser, Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) made the announcement in a statement. Observed in February 2026, the golden anniversary offers a…
Read More »Lagos gives three-month discount for motorists to replace faded, unreadable number plates
The Lagos State Government has approved a three-month discount window for vehicle owners to replace faded and unreadable number plates. The state says, the move is aimed at improving road safety and enhancing security across the state. Approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and announced by the Permanent Secretary of the…
Read More »Olugbodi Verdant Zeal boss losses dad
Dr Tunji Olugbodi, the Executive Vice Chairman of Verdant Zeal Communications Ltd, has lost his dad, Chief Joshua Oyedele Olugbodi. Chief Olugbodi, a former senior executive of the Central Bank of Nigeria, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the age of 94. A celebrated community leader and philanthropist, he…
Read More »2025 Baton Conference to focus on ‘Redefining Manhood’ Dec 10
The 2025 edition of The Baton Conference will focus on the theme, “Redefining Manhood.” Organiser, Recharge Life Centre, in strategic collaboration with the University of Lagos, said in an announcement that the all Men event will take place on December 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the ISL School Hall,…
Read More »Appeal Court upholds judgment barring VIO from stopping, impounding vehicles
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the October 4, 2024 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (popularly called VIO) from further stopping, impounding, or confiscating vehicles on the road and imposing fines on motorists. In a judgment on Thursday, a…
Read More »Chappal Energies boss declared wanted over alleged fraud
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chappal Energies, Ufoma Immanuel, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a public notice issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency made said Immanuel is wanted for an alleged case of obtaining money by false…
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