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First Lady Marks World Malaria Day 2026, Calls for Renewed Commitment to Eradication
Abuja, Nigeria,Saturday, April 25, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitment and collective action in the fight against malaria as the world marks World Malaria Day 2026. In her message to commemorate the day, the First Lady emphasized the need for sustained awareness, prevention, and treatment efforts to curb the…
Lagos Signs Power Purchase Agreements to Strengthen Energy Supply to State Assets
Lagos, Nigeria,Sunday, April 26, 2026 The Lagos State Government has witnessed the official signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with key energy partners as part of efforts to enhance electricity supply to critical state assets. The agreements were signed with Mainland Power Limited, Fenchurch Power Limited, and Viathan Engineering Limited, marking a renewed commitment to…
Sanwo-Olu Hails Lagos Residents as Monthly Sanitation Day Makes a Strong Return
Lagos showed up for its own cleanliness on Saturday — and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is not taking that for granted. The reintroduced monthly Sanitation Day recorded a widespread turnout across the state, with residents in Ikorodu, Badagry, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Alimosho, Ikeja, and Agege stepping out early to clean up their surroundings. For a…
Amosun’s Senate Comeback Hits a Wall as Ogun Central Consensus Plan Falls Apart
The carefully laid plan to hand Ibikunle Amosun a clear path back to the Senate has unravelled — and the former Ogun State governor now faces the kind of contested primary he and his allies were working hard to avoid. Party leaders in Ogun Central Senatorial District had moved to present Amosun as the consensus…
Edo Police Foil Ransom Plot, Rescue Kidnapped Septuagenarian in Uromi
Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria,Saturday, April 25, 2026 The Edo State Police Command has successfully foiled a ransom plot and rescued an abducted 70-year-old man, Pa Jonah Owobu, following a swift and coordinated search-and-rescue operation. The operation was carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, after a report was…
Lagos State Governor Receives British Airways Delegation to Mark 90 Years of Operations in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday, April 25, 2026 The Governor of Lagos State today received a delegation from British Airways led by the Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Colm Lacy, at Lagos House, Marina. The visit formed part of activities marking 90 years of British Airways’ operations in Nigeria, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the airline and the…
IG Calls for Stronger Collaboration in Tackling Cybercrime as Joint Case Team Visits NPF-NCCC
Abuja, Nigeria,Friday, April 24, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration among relevant agencies in the fight against cybercrime in Nigeria and across the global community. This was disclosed by the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Akaninyene Ezima, during a familiarization visit by members…
President Tinubu Congratulates Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on His Birthday
Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday, April 25, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a committed leader dedicated to the progress and development of his state. In a goodwill message from the Presidency, President Tinubu praised…
South Africa Unrest: NiDCOM Urges Nigerians to Adhere to Consular Advisory
Abuja, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged Nigerians residing in South Africa to strictly adhere to safety advisories issued by the Nigerian Consulate, following reports of escalating anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country. The appeal follows an official circular from the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg,…
EFCC, UNODC, Canada Strategize Against Terrorist Financing, Illegal Mining
Abuja, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed its readiness to strengthen collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Canada in tackling terrorist financing and illegal mining in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, during a…