By Alaba Olusola Oke The Ondo State Government says no fewer than 54,000 pregnant women and children under-five have benefitted from the Abiyamo Scheme under the state’s Contributory Health Insurance Scheme. The Special Adviser on Health to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Prof. Simidele Odimayo, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) installed 228,614 metres in the third quarter of 2025. The commission said this in its third quarter report posted on its website in Abuja on Tuesday. The report said that the figure represented an increase ofContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says electricity distribution companies collected N570.25 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting improved revenue performance across the power sector nationwide during the reporting period. NERC said the amount was collected from N706.61 billion billed to customers, indicating substantial recovery ofContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), one of the mass transit transport companies in the state, on Tuesday confirmed a fire incident involving one of its buses on the Third Mainland Bridge. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LBSL, Mr Idowu Oguntona, confirmed the fire incident inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Lanre Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has defended Victor Osimhen, following his on-pitch altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred in the 63rd minute of playContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola ‘Colours of Fire’ has recorded a strong showing at the Nigerian box office, grossing N102.7 million to rank among the notable cinema releases of the period. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the film’s performance reflects steady audience turnout and growing interest since its release,Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reported over 4.33 million international passenger movements from January to December 2024. FAAN disclosed this in a Harmonised Passenger Movement report on Tuesday in Lagos. The report showed a 6.48 per cent increase from 4.07 million passenger movements recordedContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus City Boy Builds Nigeria (CBN), Kwara Central Chapter, has endorsed the senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Sen. Lola Ashiru as its Kwara Governorship Aspirant in 2027. In a communique by the Joint Consultative Assembly in Ilorin, the assembly expressed confidence in Ashiru’s leadership and progressive style.Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola ‘Behind The Scenes’ has continued its dominant run at the Nigerian box office, grossing N1.77 billion to emerge as the number one film of the weekend. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the movie, produced by Funke Akindele and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, reached theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday, donated the sum of N100 million to the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion, to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Also donated were four sets of two-bedroom apartments, two utility vehicles, four cows, 500 bags ofContinue Reading
