By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe President Bola Tinubu has approved a 100km stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Edo. The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, announced this in a statement issued by his media adviser, Mr Orji Uchenna Orji, on Friday. Umahi made the announcement during the EdoContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Ministry of Works has directed the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the Abuja–Keffi Expressway to expedite action on the project even if it means working at night. The Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, gave the order while inspecting the road. He saidContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a solar lighting project designed to illuminate Abuja, curb insecurity, and reduce the financial burden of streetlight maintenance. Wike said the installation of Integrated (Hybrid) Solar Lighting in the Districts of Abuja city andContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on institutions and professional associations to partner with government to shape a stronger, more competitive educational future for Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the call during the inauguration of a 160-seater hall at the Lagos State University of Science and TechnologyContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) says the state has recorded N79 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) so far this year. Mr Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of EIRS, disclosed this during a high-level meeting with heads of MDAs, permanent secretaries, and directors in Benin onContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello Merchants from Jega Local Government Area, Kebbi, have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of Tsamiya Dry Port on the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. Speaking on behalf of the traders, Alhaji Nasiru Dan-Musa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Commerce, made the commendationContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged residents to always obtain planning permits before embarking on any development. He also warned that attacks on enforcement officials will no longer be tolerated. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Sam Egube, gave the warning atContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been honored with three international awards at the 2025 Global Power Forum. The forum was held in New York City alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This was contained in a statement by the Governor’sContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has led an anti-drug and substance abuse campaign across major streets in Benin City, warning youths to shun narcotics and embrace healthy living. The two-day sensitisation drive, organised in partnership with SG Logistics Services Limited, kicked off with a public awarenessContinue Reading
NATIONAL STATEMENT OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA,GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA,DURING THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK. THEME: BETTER TOGETHER: 80 YEARS AND MORE FOR PEACE, DEVELOPMENT, AND HUMAN RIGHTS,Continue Reading
