There is growing discontent among youths in Osun State following allegations of financial mismanagement and the prolonged withholding of operational funds meant for the Nigerian Red Cross Society in the state. The Osun Youths Vanguard, a coalition of young volunteers and humanitarian activists, has issued a stern warning to both the national and state leadership
The industrial face-off between the Ogun State Government and organized labour remains unresolved, as a crucial meeting held on Thursday between Governor Dapo Abiodun and top labour leaders ended without any breakthrough. The gathering, which took place behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, began around 4 p.m. and was attended by
A recent in-depth investigation has uncovered that Nigerians collectively lose more than ₦75 billion each year to non-refundable visa application fees paid to foreign embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen countries, and several others. Despite the enormous financial commitment, over 60 percent of visa applications are rejected, resulting in a continuous
Abuja, July 18, 2025 — Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have raised concerns over the proposed amendment bill currently before the National Assembly, warning that if passed, it could worsen the financial burden on both the federal and state governments. Critics of the bill argue that its provisions would derail ongoing efforts to build a
Lagos, July 18, 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), has announced the top 10 finalists selected to progress into Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology (WIT) Incubator Programme. The announcement marks a significant step forward in the bank’s ongoing commitment to
Umuahia, July 18, 2025 — The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspects linked to a case of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in the state. The arrest, which took place on Thursday, also led to the recovery of a firearm used in the operation. According to a statement issued by
Lagos, July 18, 2025 — The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has officially debunked a viral notice circulating on social media platforms claiming the commencement of a recruitment exercise into the agency. In a public statement released on Friday, the Board described the announcement as false and misleading, warning unsuspecting members of the
Abuja, July 18, 2025 — The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, has advocated for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to take the lead role in designing Nigeria’s Airport Master Plan, stating that the Ministry’s function should remain regulatory and policy-based rather than operational. Speaking during a
Lagos, July 18, 2025 – Participants of the Senior Executive Course 47, 2025 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The high-level delegation, comprising top-ranking public and private sector
Lagos, July 18, 2025 — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has confirmed that two women, Margaret Solomon (29) and Onyia Elizabeth (42), will face prosecution for allegedly dumping waste illegally and violating the state’s environmental regulations. The agency stated that both suspects were apprehended during one of its routine enforcement exercises aimed at curbing
