By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere | June 13, 2025 In a remarkable show of collaboration and commitment to food safety and Islamic compliance, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) and the Halal Standard Development and Assessment Trust (HASDAT) hosted a virtual seminar, drawing stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key issues surrounding Halal certification. The seminar, held via Zoom,
Lagos State Special Adviser on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, has called for the development of smart and inclusive cities as a pathway to sustainable urban growth. Speaking at the Global Real Estate Congress, she emphasized the need for integrated planning that addresses affordable housing, digital infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. Odunuga-Bakare highlighted Lagos State’s commitment to forward-thinking
Earlier today, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a special joint sitting of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrating 26 years of unbroken democratic governance in the country. The historic session, held within the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly in Abuja, formed part of the official
In a decisive show of strength and coordination, the Nigeria Police Force, in synergy with other security agencies, has made commendable progress in its nationwide clampdown on violent crime, recording significant achievements in Delta and Katsina States. These latest operations, carried out with precision and guided intelligence, have led to the rescue of multiple kidnapped
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has remarked that history has, through divine orchestration, handed the baton of Nigeria’s democratic journey back to one of the closest allies of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—decades after the setback of the June 12, 1993 presidential election annulment. Speaking on Thursday at the
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to go beyond issuing a posthumous pardon and initiate a formal inquiry aimed at exonerating the late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni 9 members. MOSOP emphasized that while a presidential pardon may be symbolic, it does
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju June 12 is a date that can never be forgotten in Nigeria if this world continues to exist. Nigeria had voted in the past before June 12 1993 ,but the narrative changes when Nigerians voted patiently and wisely for the leaders of their choice before the cabals led by General Ibrahim Babangida
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa Maruf, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for conferring on him the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) honour. In a message shared via his official platform, Dr. Alausa described the recognition as both humbling and motivating, noting that it reflects the
In a bold move to tackle the nation’s housing deficit and promote sustainable development, the Federal Government has announced plans to utilize bamboo as a key material in the construction of affordable, smart housing units for low and medium-income earners across Nigeria. The initiative is part of an innovative strategy aimed at providing durable, cost-effective
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025In a strategic move to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Lagos State Government has officially launched the MDA-Assisted Creativity Solution Initiative. The initiative, unveiled by the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI), is aimed at harnessing internal talent within government establishments to
